Exam 4, Chapter 16

Question 1

Erikson’s eighth and final stage of development, which individuals experience in late adulthood

Answer 1

integrity versus despair

Question 2

Theory that the more active and involved older adults are, the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives

Answer 2

activity theory

Question 3

the theory that older adults become more selective about their social networks

Answer 3

socioemotional selectivity theory

Question 4

the theory that successful aging is related to three main factors; selection, optimization, and compensation

Answer 4

selective optimization with compensation theory

Question 5

prejudice against other people because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults

Answer 5

ageism

Question 6

physical and emotional caretaking for older members of the family, whether by giving day-to-day physical assistance or by overseeing such care

Answer 6

eldercare