Chapter 5: Adulthood and Aging Flashcards
cognitive strategies old people use to make themselves happier
focusing on experiences, maintaining a positive attitude, engaging in activities
how can music prevent cognitive decline?
brain stimulation
what is euthanasia and why is it controversial?
ending someone’s life medically. Controversial because some see it as murder while others see it as compassionate
menopause
when a woman has stopped having a period for 12 months or longer. Can no longer reproduce
generativity
desire to improve well being of future generations
stagnation
feeling stuck, unproductive, lacking purpose
ageism
discrimination/stigmatization of people based on age
dementia
loss of cognitive functioning (thinking, memory, reasoning)
Alzheimer’s disease
progressive disease that shrinks the brain and kills brain cells. Many similar symptoms as dementia
Thanatology
study of death and dying
hospice
comfort care for someone with a terminal illness
what age do humans reach their physical peak?
20-30’s
What are early signs of aging
wrinkles, grey hair, vision issues, muscle weakness,
How can people prevent heart disease, cancer, and cirrhosis of the liver while they’re young?
healthy lifestyle (diet, exercise, don’t smoke/drink, reduce stress, etc)
three contributing factors to early death in young adults
accidents, homicide, suicide
what percentages of marriage end in divorce?
40-50%
what are some strategies happily married couples have?
communication, compromise, quality time, conflict management, prioritizing time together
what are some physical and emotional reactions caused by menopause?
emotional: mood swings, decreased sex drive, anxiety, depression, irritability
Physical: hot flashes, irregular periods, weight gain, difficulty sleeping
what physical and mental changes occur as we age?
physical: bone density, weight gain, vision, increased risk of some diseases, loss of immunity
mental: memory loss, decreased reaction time, anxiety, grief
how does stagnation represent negative development?
its a lack of growth/progress
According to Levionson’s Theory of Male Development what happens just after Age of Thirty transition?
the “settling down” period where focus is on goals, stability, family, and community
What is another time that Levinson considers a major transition period for males?
midlife transition (40-50’s)
What are some similarities and differences in male and female adulthood development?
similarities: cognitive abilities,
differences: women more resilient, interaction styles, men focus more on career/women more on family, women’s memory declines faster,
What cognitive abilities can improve over a person’s age span?
vocabulary, reading, fluid reasoning
3 challenges we face as we age
health issues, mobility issues, social challenges like isolation, ageism, financial insecurity
decremental model of aging
everyone experiences gradual decline in physical and mental abilities as people age
why do older people have a hard time with problems that require the generation of new ideas?
decline in fluid intelligence (ability to solve novel problems, think quickly/abstractly)
How have life expectancy rates changed since 1950?
it’s increased due to better medical care, hygiene, and healthier lifestyles
What causes Alzheimer’s disease?
age related brain changes, genetics, and lifestyle
Kubler-Ross 5 stages of death
denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
Why might a person not experience all stages of the Kubler-Ross stages of death?
it’s non-linear, don’t go in any strict order, not everyone will experience every stage
why might a family choose hospice over hospital care?
It’s goal is to provide comfort and support, pain management, and fewer medical tests/procedures. Not focused on treatment.
