Psychology Ch. 13 Flashcards

1
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The developmental period that begins at approx. 40 yrs of age

A

Middle adulthood

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2
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Visible physical changes that occur during middle adulthood

A
Wrinkles
Gray hair
Yellow teeth
Aging spots
Glasses
Hearing aids
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3
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What are the height and weight losses for middle adulthood

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Women lose 2 in
Men lose 1 in
This is due to bone loss

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4
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Age related loss of muscle mass and strength

A

Sarcopenia

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5
Q

Fertility declines

A

Climacteric

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6
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Individuals accumulated information and verbal skills, increases with middle adulthood

A

Crystallized intelligence

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7
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Ones ability to reason abstractly, begins to decline in middle adulthood

A

Fluid intelligence

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8
Q

Study in which different ages are studied at once

A

Cross sectional

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9
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Study in which same individual is studied over time

A

Longitudinal

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10
Q

4 of the 6 intellectual abilities that increased in middle adulthood

A

Verbal ability
Verbal memory
Inductive reasoning
Spatial orientation

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11
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2 of the 6 abilities that decreased in middle adulthood

A

Numeric ability

Perceptual speed

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12
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How stable someone in middle adulthoods IQ really is, depends on..

A

Research type

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13
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Cross sectional study says that IQ..

A

Decreases

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14
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Longitudinal study says that IQ..

A

Stays stable

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15
Q

Reasons why religion promotes physical health

A

Lifestyle issues (drugs)
Social networks
Coping with stress

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16
Q

Psychologists say this is not a realistic event (Levinson)

A

Midlife crisis

17
Q

Who is more likely to experience a midlife crisis

18
Q

A midlife crisis can be also called a ..

A

Reflective/reflection process (positive for some people)

19
Q

What might trigger a midlife crisis

A

Life event

20
Q

Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development included _____ vs. ______

A

Generativity vs. Stagnation

21
Q

Connections with other generations (generativity) can lead to

A

Successful marriages
Work achievements
Overall mental health

22
Q

What prompts reflection in middle adulthood..

A

Death of a loved one
Empty nester
Realizing you’ve reached the halfway point
Increased stability

23
Q

Life events that can trigger depression in middle adulthood

A

Divorce
Loss of loved ones
Empty nester

24
Q

Depression can lead to health statuses of..

A

Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Stroke
Smoking

25
Risk factors of depression in middle adulthood
Diet high in proccessed foods Low SES Lower mobility later in life Lower quality of life
26
Major depression involves..
``` Little energy Feeling worthless Suicidal thoughts Feeling hopeless Difficulty sleeping & concentrating Little pleasure ```
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Treatments for depression
``` Antidepressants Exercise ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) Transcranial magnetic stimulation Acupuncture ```
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Middle adulthood term used when adults are stuck caring for their kids and their parents
Sandwiched generation