Final

Question 1

List and explain Pecks three psychological adjustments

Answer 1

Self differentiation: needs to find a new identity and self worth other than work
Body transcendence: acceptance of aging body/looks and enjoy relationships
Self transcendence: shift from poor me to making it more meaningful

Question 2

Frankel Brunswik referred this life review as drawing up the balance sheet of life. What are the two key elements in this review?

Answer 2

1) concluding that the past was meaningful

2) learning to accept the inevitability of death

Question 3

This theory of successful aging asserts that more physically and mentally active people are, the more successfully they will age.

Answer 3

Activity theory

Question 4

This theory of successful aging refers to a process whereby people respond to aging by gradually withdrawing from the various roles and social relationships they occupied in middle age.

Answer 4

Disengagement Theory

Question 5

This theory of successful aging refers to social breakdown by labeling older people as useless which gives them this identity.

Answer 5

Social reconstruction syndrome theory

Question 6

Three recommendations that the SoCal reconstruction syndrome offers is

Answer 6

1) Liberate from unrealistic standards and expectations
2) Provide social services
3) To find creative ways to give more control over their lives

Question 7

Six guidelines for positive psychological preparation

Answer 7

Close personal relationships 
Finances
Interests and hobbies
Self identity
Looking toward the future
Coping with crises

Question 8

What is the five stages of the Kubler Ross Model

Answer 8

Denial
Rage and anger
Bargaining 
Depression
Acceptance

Question 9

What are the six stages of Westberg Model

Answer 9

Shock and denial. Depression
Emotions erupt Reentry difficult
Anger. Hope
Illness. Affirming reality
Panic
Guilt

Question 10

Created administration on aging- basis for federal aid to states and local communities to meet the needs of older adults

Answer 10

Older Americans Act of 1965

Question 11

Medical care for recipients of public assistance and must meet income requirements

Answer 11

Medicaid

Question 12

Explain Integrity versus Despair

Answer 12

Integrity involves an ability to accept the facts of ones life and to face death without great fear. Older people must incorporate lifelong sequences of failures and disappointments in their self image. Despair is a regret of ones past and a nagging to do things differently.