Suzy's power point #1

Question 1

What is the definition of ageism?

Answer 1

Refers to prejudice against the aged. Can target people of any age.

Question 2

Which age group usually rebels against ageism and which age group usually excepts it?

Answer 2

Teenagers usually rebel against ageism and the elderly are more likely to except it.

Question 3

What is the definition of Gerontology?

Answer 3

It is the study of old age. It is one of the fastest growing areas of study. It covers all aspects of aging and the consequences of aging.

Question 4

What is the definition of Life Expectancy?

Answer 4

The probable number of years remaining in life determined statistically, affected by such factors as heredity, physical conditions, nutrition and occupation. 70-80.

Question 5

What is the definition of life span?

Answer 5

The average or maximum length of time an organism, material or object can be expected to survive or last. 144

Question 6

What are the biological theories if aging?

Answer 6

Wear and tear
Free Radical Theory
Immunological Theory
Neuroendocrine/Neurochemical Theories
Programmed Longevity

Question 7

What is the Wear and Tear Theory?

Answer 7

This is the oldest theory. Aging is the result of repeated use and injury over time. Cells constantly wear out and capacity of repair is exceeded. Osteoarthrisits.

Question 8

What is the Free Radical Theory?

Answer 8

Products of oxidation result in cell breakdown. Cateracts and Cancer.

Question 9

What is Immunological Theory?

Answer 9

Decline in immune system increases vulnerabilty to disease. Women live longer then men.

Question 10

What is Neuroendocrine/Neurochemical Theories?

Answer 10

Exposure to hazards: Carcinogens, sunlight, trauma, infection. All of these things age us.

Question 11

What is programmed Longevity?

Answer 11

Involuntary inherited process that alters cellular or tissue structures. Genetics.

Question 12

What are the Socio/Psychological Theories of aging?

Answer 12

Disengagement Theory
Activity Theory
Continuity Theory

Question 13

What is the disengagement Theory?

Answer 13

A gradual withdrawal between society and the older adult. Retirement. This theory was proven.

Question 14

What is the activity Theory?

Answer 14

Remaining active and engaged.

Question 15

What is the continuity Theory?

Answer 15

Latter part of life is continuous of earlier part.

Question 16

What is primary aging?

Answer 16

Universal and irreversible physical changes that occur as individuals grow older. Occurs because of aging.

Question 17

What is secondary aging?

Answer 17

Common illnesses or conditions in aging, caused by habits, genes and other influences. Vary from person to person. Enviornment and lifestyle are two things that can affect this.

Question 18

Young old?

Answer 18

60-75 0r 65-75

Question 19

Old-Old (middle old)?

Answer 19

75-85

Question 20

Oldest-Old (Old-Old)?

Answer 20

85 and up.

Question 21

What is Erickson- Development Crisis?

Answer 21

Ego Integrity vs. Despair. Older adults need to accept that they are growing older. What affects this is weather tasks are met or unmet. Also, Reminiscence provides fulfillment and purpose. It valadates them.

Question 22

What is Freuds Psychosexual Development?

Answer 22

Genital Stage are sexual desires met or fullfilled.

Question 23

What are Havighurst Developmental Tasks?

Answer 23

Adjusting to decreasing physical status and health and adjusting to retirement or the death of a spouse.

Question 24

What is Piaget’s Cognative Development?

Answer 24

Formal operational stage (Problem solving). Dementia can take this away. Uses abstract thinking and deductive reasoning.

Question 25

What is Kohlberg’s Moral Development?

Answer 25

Conventional: Respects values and ideals of others. Dementia could erase.
Postconvential: Uses moral judgement that’s rational and internalized.

Question 26

What is Fowler’s Faith Development.

Answer 26

Universalizing faith.
Making tangible the values of absolute love and justice for human kind.
Overcome Paradoxes, which is the bases for love.