exam 3 ch 26

Question 1

aging is involuntarily inherited process that operates over time to alter cellular or tissue structures; suggests life span and longevity changes are predetermined

Answer 1

Genetic Theory of Aging

Question 2

body wears out on a scheduled basis. Free radical accumulate and cause damage to important biological structures

Answer 2

Wear and Tear Theory of Aging

Question 3

factors in the environment bring about changes in the aging process. The impact of the environment is a sECONDARY rather than a primary factor in aging

Answer 3

environmental theory of aging

Question 4

age related decline in the immune system and increase in autoimmune diseases (RA and allergies)

Answer 4

Immunity theory

Question 5

aging occurs bc of a slowing of secretion of certain hormones that have an impact on reactions regulated by the nervous system

Answer 5

neuroendocrine theory of aging

Question 6

well balanced and maintain close personal relationships, accept both the strenghts and weakness of age

Answer 6

mature men

Question 7

passive-dependent individuals who are content to lean on others for support, to disengage and to let most of life’s activities pass them by

Answer 7

rocking chair personality

Question 8

well-integrated defense mechanisms, rigid and stable, they present a strong silent front and often rely on an activity as an expression of their continuing independence

Answer 8

armored men

Question 9

healthy, adjusted psychosocial approaches to aging

Answer 9

mature men, rocking chair, armored men

Question 10

bitter about life, themselves, and other people. aggressiveness is common as is suspicion of others. With little tolerance for ambiguity or frustration, they have always shown some instability in work and their personal lives, and now feel extremely threatened by old age.

Answer 10

Angry men

Question 11

similar to angry men, except that most of their animosity is turned inward on themselves. Seeing themselves as dismal figures, being old only depresses them all the more

Answer 11

self haters

Question 12

psychosocial approaches that are not successful at aging

Answer 12

angry men and self haters

Question 13

increases ages 21-60, with biggst increase in 20’s

Answer 13

conscientiousness

Question 14

increases most in 30’s

Answer 14

agreeableness

Question 15

declines with age for women but does not decline in men

Answer 15

neuroticism, extroversion

Question 16

primary task of aging is to be able to see one’s life as having been lived with integrity

Answer 16

developmental task theory-erikson

Question 17

process of wd by older adults from societal roles and responsibilities. wd process is predictable, systemic inevitable, and necessary for proper functioning of a growing society; older adults are happy to let younger generation take over

Answer 17

disengagement theory

Question 18

direct opposition to disengagement theory; the way to age successfully is to stay active

Answer 18

activity theory

Question 19

a followup of disengagement and activity theories; emphasizes the individual’s previously established coping abilities and personal character traits as a basis for predicting how the person will adjust to the changes of aging

Answer 19

continuity theory aka development theory

Question 20

typical nursing home resident

Answer 20

widowed white 80 yo female with multiple health problems

Question 21

which therapy is esp helpful in elderly patients

Answer 21

Reminiscence therapy