DEVELOPMENTAL TASK OF THE OLDER ADULT (BY ERIKSON) “Ego Integrity versus Despair” Flashcards
Inability to accept one’s fate
DESPAIR
Accept one’s one and only life cycle
EGO INTEGRITY
bringing serenity and wisdom
EGO INTEGRITY
Views life with a sense of wholeness and derives satisfaction from past accomplishments
EGO INTEGRITY
Views life with a sense of wholeness and derives satisfaction from past accomplishments
EGO INTEGRITY
Believes they have made poor choices during life and wish they live life longer
DESPAIR
three specific challenges facing the older adults that influence the outcome of ego integrity or despair:
EGO DIFFERENTIATION VS. BODY PREOCCUPATION
BODY TRANSCENDENCE VS. BODY PREOCCUPATION
EGO TRANSCENDENCE VS. EGO PREOCCUPATION
develop satisfaction from oneself as a person rather than through parental or occupational roles
Ego differentiation vs role preoccupation
achieve satisfaction through reflection on one’s past life and accomplishments rather than be preoccupied with the finite number of years left to live
Ego transcendence versus ego preoccupation
find psychological pleasures rather than become absorbed with health problems/physical limitations imposed by aging
Body transcendence versus body preoccupation
aging entails a transition from a rational, materialistic, meta-perspective to a cosmic and transcendence vision.
Gerotranscendence
individual’s self-appraisal
Theory of Successful Aging
everything that impacts people throughout their lives must be linked to create a holistic view of aging
Theory of Thriving
The age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, is mostly seen in inactive persons
SARCOPENIA
