T1: Theories of Aging (CH 2) Flashcards
No single factor causes or prevents __.
aging
Can one theory explain aging?
No
Theories of aging offer varying degrees of __, __, and __.
universality, validity, and reliability
__ __ aim toward better understanding of aging process to guide health and postpone negative consequences.
research efforts
__ __ differs from species to species.
Biological aging
No two individuals __ identically.
age
Theorists divide the many factors both internal and external of human body, into two categories:
stochastic
nonstochastic
Stochastic theories include:
- cross-linking theory
- free radicals and lipofuscin theories
- wear and tear theories
- evolutionary theories
- biogerontolgy
Nonstochastic theories include:
- apoptosis
- genetic theories
- autoimmune reactions
- neuroendocrine and neurochemical theories
- radiation theories
- nutrition theories
- environmental theories
Based on the idea that there is a randomness to cellular damage and errors that makes predicting age and death impossible.
stochastic theory
These are some __theories of aging:
- disengagement theory
- activity theory
- continuity theory
- subculture theory
- age stratification theory
sociologic
__ theories explore mental processes behavior, and feelings through life span
sociologic
A way to look at again as a positive aspect of life.
Gerotranscendence theory
Nurses assist older adults in experiencing __, __, and __ of well-being.
health, fulfillment, and sense
Older adults often withdraw from usual roles and become more introspective and self-focused
disengagement theory
Successful aging includes the ability to maintain high levels of activity and functioning
Activity theory
Healthy aging is related to the older adult’s ability to continue similar patterns of behavior from young and middle adulthood.
Continuity theory
___ theories include:
- cross-linking theory
- free radicals and lipofuscin theories
- wear and tear theories
- evolutionary theories
- biogerontolgy
Stochastic
___ theories include:
- apoptosis
- genetic theories
- autoimmune reactions
- neuroendocrine and neurochemical theories
- radiation theories
- nutrition theories
- environmental theories
Nonstochastic
