middle adulthood

Question 1

senescence

Answer 1

bodies mature and grow older
skin becomes less smooth
hair is thinner and grayer
bodies add fat
-metabolism slows down
vision and hearing loss is less acute (add to note care its apparent in sense organs)

Question 2

cattell horn-fluid intelligence

Answer 2

deductive and inductive problem solving
quick and flexible
new learning
decreases with age
most useful when dealing with stress management

Question 3

cattell horn-cyrstalized intelligence

Answer 3

accumulation in facts, information, and vocabulary
gradual life long memory
old learning
increases with age
fund of knowledge to apply in different situations

Question 4

selective optimization with compensation

Answer 4

maximizing strengths
minimize or compensate declines and losses
choose specialized activities
introduce adaptive devices, equipment, and procedures

Question 5

familism

Answer 5

belief that family members should support one another
sacrificing individual freedom or success if necessary to preserve family unity

Question 6

social convey

Answer 6

a group of people who provide a protective layer though life

Question 7

generativity vs. stagnation

Answer 7

Erikson’s 7th stage
parenthood or caretaker career
ongoing care and sacrifice
-extend their legacy and culture

Question 8

generativity-caregiving

Answer 8

joy and obligation of adulthood
biological or not biological children
intergenerational support financially, physically, and emotionally

Question 9

generativity-employment

Answer 9

extrinsic: salary, bonuses, and promotions
intrinsic: structure and human interaction
outlet to express creative energy
social status and fulfillment