module 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is continuity theory
A
- internal - personality traits, attitudes, beliefs, values
- external - social interactions, relationships, envrionment
2
Q
what is role theory
A
based on the beliefs that roles define us, our identity and self concept and shape our behaviour
3
Q
what is activity theory
A
that the continuation of activities carried out during middle age is necessary for successful ageing
- sucessful ageing is depedent on the individual maintaing an active lifestyle
4
Q
what is disengagement theory
A
the ageing process where people turn away from active involvement with others and turn inward, people may become more self focused causing a withdrawl from social roles
5
Q
age vs psychosocial crisis
theory of psychosocial development
A
**infancy **
