Psy 101 9.6 Late adulthood

Question 1

dementia

Answer 1

A condition involving a major deterioration or loss of mental abilities involved in memory, reasoning, judgment, and ability to carry out purposeful behavior.

Question 2

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 2

An irreversible brain disease with a progressive course of deterioration of mental functioning.

Question 3

Stages of death

Answer 3

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, final acceptance

Question 4

We can expect a general decline in sensory and motor abilities, in immune system functioning, and in (a) _______ intelligence, memory for new information, and mental processing speed. However, cognitive changes are generally not severe enough to signicantly impair daily functioning. (b) _______ disease and other forms of dementia are brain diseases, not normal consequences of aging. Erickson proposed that the major psychosocial challenge of late adulthood is one of finding a sense of (c) _______ (meaning and fulllment in life) rather than falling into a state of despair.

Answer 4

a. ) fluid
b. ) alzheimers
c. ) integrity
d. ) positive
e. ) anger
f. ) Involved

Question 5

Successful aging is associated with the ability to concentrate on what is important and meaningful, to maintain a (d) _______ outlook, and to continue to challenge oneself.

Answer 5

d.) positive

Question 6

The stages of dying are denial, (e) _______, bargaining, depression, and final acceptance.

Answer 6

e.) anger

Question 7

Suggestions include developing healthy exercise and nutrition habits, staying (f) _______ and helping others, managing stress, and exercising the mind.

Answer 7

f.) involved

Question 8

Which of the following cognitive skills is not likely to show a substantial decline as people age? a. rapid problem solving b. memory for new information c. speed at pattern recognition d. ability to apply acquired knowledge

Answer 8

d. ability to apply acquired knowledge

Question 9

What is closest in meaning to Erikson’s term ego integrity? a. focusing attention on oneself b. achieving a sense of meaningfulness and satisfaction with one’s life c. the development of generativity, or the ability to give of oneself to the next generation d. living an honest life

Answer 9

b. achieving a sense of meaningfulness and satisfaction with one’s life

Question 10

Ego integrity

Answer 10

ego integrity are able to come to terms with their lives: to accept the joys and sorrows, and the successes and failures, that make up the totality of their life experiences.