Chapter 19: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood Flashcards
Integrity vs despair
Erikson’s final stage, characterized by reflection on past and concluding whether life was good or bad
Life review
Deciding whether life was good or bad
Activity theory
Theory that the more active older adults are, the more satisfied they will be
Socioemotional selectivity theory
Motivation changes as a function of how much time is left. Goals are knowledge-related and emotional. We lean towards reaching emo goals later in life
Selective optimization with compensation theory
Successful aging relates to:
1. Selection
2. Optimization
3. Compensation
High conscientiousness is _______ for older adults.
positive
Self-esteem _______ with age.
declined
Self-control _______ in late adulthood.
is maintained
Ageism
Prejudice against people due to age
The medical system is based on _______ rather than _______.
cure, care
Generational inequity
The view that our aging society is being unfair to its younger members because older adults receive an equitably large allocation of resources
Older adults are _______ to have a computer.
less
T or F
Old people watch the most TV.
True
Normal aging
Functioning peaks in early midlife and plateaus until 50-60s, declines modestly through early 80s
Pathological aging
Older adults who show unusually great decline
Successful aging
Functioning is maintained longer than average
Perceived control is _______ for successful aging.
Necessary
Respect for old people is greater in _______ societies.
collectivist
Marital happiness in older adults is impacted by _______.
dealing with challenges
Remarried older adults provide _______ support to adult children.
less
New friendships are _______ likely in late adulthood.
less
Convoy model of social relations
Individuals go through life embedded in a personal network of individuals to whom they give support and from whom they receive support
Older adults are _______ altruistic.
more
Happiness paradox
Latinos are happier than should be according to studies
