Physical and Cognitive development in Adulthood

Question 1

Biological Aging

Answer 1

covers life span
Asynchronous: everyone has their own pattern to follow
Heavily influenced by nurturing we’re exposed to

Question 2

Senescence

Answer 2

Harmful events that influence us
How our appearance changes (wrinkles)
body function

Question 3

Senility

Answer 3

examination of more harmful senescence events- those leading to death

Question 4

Life expectancy

Answer 4

1900 ~50 years
2012 ~80(M) and 84 (F)
Statistics Canada can estimate this- slop is starting to decline
Thinning gap between M and F

Question 5

Max life expectancy

Answer 5

typical human: 120 years

oldest: 122

Question 6

Down Syndrome

Answer 6

Average life span: 45
usually due to cardiovascular disorder
disease of aging
physiological disorder: increase BP
rate of aging

Question 7

Progeria

Answer 7

diagnosed age 2
average lifespan: 13- cardiovascular disorder
Chromosome 1: small telomere lining
8-10 time their actual ago
extremely harmful senescence events-very rare

Question 8

Werner’s Syndrome

Answer 8

Chromosome 8
Onset: age 15-20, aren’t diagnosed till later
Recessive: 1/ 200 000 people
3-4 times normal aging process
Many have children and potentially pass this on

Question 9

Cumulative effects of random events

Answer 9

Damage to DNA in cells -> mutations
Accumulation -> less efficiency in repair and replacement -> aging
Probable cause is free radicals : alter chain reactions that occur in body - antioxidants counter this effect
The more you do to you body over time, the more it breaks down

Question 10

Cross-linkage theory

Answer 10

fibers bend because of aging and that causes them to cross-link
not intended to do this-deteriorate quicker

Question 11

Motor performance changes

Answer 11

decrease heart and lung function combined with gradual muscle loss
Is it aging or decrease motivation and practice?
Athletes peak at 20-30 years
If practice continues: 2% decline per decade

Question 12

Post formal thought

Answer 12

Cognitive turning point may have been reached
simplicity in thoughts
-things are harder to figure out
-no longer able to remember
Indicator you are moving towards senescence

Question 13

Schaies Theory- 4 stages

Answer 13

Shift from acquiring knowledge to using it

1) Acquisition: piagets 4 stage (WHAT)
2) Achieving: adulthood, figuring thing out (HOW)
3) Responsibility: adulthood, enjoy career, satisfaction with role in life, take on more responsibilities (HOW)
4) Reintergrative: late adulthood, prioritize, revaluate surroundings, become more picky (WHY)