Psychology Ch. 16 & Ch. 17 Flashcards
Integrity vs. Despair
Erickson’s 8th and final stage of development
Individuals experience this during late adulthood
Reflecting on the past and concluding that their life has not been well spent
Activity theory
States that the more active older adults are, the more happy they are with their life
Socioemotional theory
States that older adults become more selective about their social networks
The quality or quantity thought most reflects which theory
Socioemotional theory
Disengagment theory & socioemotional theory
Adults disengage or withdraw from people who arent important in their lives
Passive euthanasia
When a person is allowed to die by withholding available treatment such as withdrawing a life-sustaining device
Active euthanasia
When death is deliberately induced or a lethal drug is injected
5 stages of death
Denial & isolation Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Denial and isolation
1st stage when ppl say this isnt possible or this cant be me
Anger
2nd stage in which it is realized that they cant deny it anymore and say why me
Bargaining
3rd stage in which it is hoped death can be postponed or delayed
Depression
4th stage in which the person becomes silent and alone
Acceptance
5th stage when they know they’re going to die
Characteristics of death anxiety
Fear of: Dying Punishment Pain & suffering The unknown Separation from others
Factors that decrease death anxiety
Supportive relationships Positive life philosophy Time since diagnosis Palliative care High self efficiency
