Chapter 14 Flashcards
What is a possible definition of successful aging?
biopsychosocial health and ability
What are the three M’s of successful aging?
Manage, Move, Mingle
What is the Rowe and Kahn definition of successful aging?
absence of disease and aging, high cognitive and physical function, engagement with life
what are some criticisms of Rowe and Kahn’s theory
unclear, overly focused on health, lacking psychological factors, doesn’t take social context into account.
What is the definition of successful aging from the Health and Retirement study?
no major disease, ability to preform tasks,
Factors of superagers?
greater abilities to take advantage of brain plasticity. superior episodic memory and thicker volume cortex.
higher c-protein
remain engaged with life and social systems
two factors of successful aging
subjective well-being and life satisfaction.
Factors of the paradox of wellbeing
Social indicator model and set point perspective.
Social indicator model
suggests that older individuals should be unhappier
set point perspective.
maintains that personality determines levels of happiness
Why may creativity help individuals as they age?
Involves whole brain. can enhance personality and mental activity. good outlet for emotions.
how are some last works of artists different
more focus on emotions, lastingness, less focus on detail. subject matter may be more reflective
