Exam 3, Late Adulthood Flashcards
prejudice and discrimination against older people
Ageism
processing in all parts of the nervous system and brain are becoming less efficient
Generalized slowing hypothesis
when overall processing speed in the peripheral nervous system declines
Peripheral slowing hypothesis
cloudy or opaque areas in the eyes
Cataracts
theory that DNA contains a built-in code to eventually end production of human cells
Genetic programming theory of aging
theory that the mechanical functions of the body simply wear out
Wear-and-tear theory
autobiographical positive memories are more likely to be remembered
Pollyanna Rule
a successful sense of satisfaction and accomplishment
Integrity
theory that suggests economic resources, power, and privilege are distributed unequally to people at different stages of life
Age stratification theory
theory that adulthood involves gradual withdrawal from the world on psychological, physical, and social levels
Disengagement Theory
theory that successful aging occurs when people maintain the interests and lifestyle of middle adulthood
Activity Theory
process by which people concentrate on particular skill areas to compensate for losses in other areas
Selective optimization
protein that forms the basic fibers of body tissue; decreases in late adulthood
Collagen
the relationship between aging and illness
Well being
genes which may regulate and promote a longer life
Sirtiuns
