Biologic
Sociologic
Psychologic
Terms
Myths vs. Truths (T/F)
100
This theory suggests using antioxidant therapy to reduce free radicals in the body.
What is free radical theory?
100
In this theory, it is thought that as one ages the goal is to maintain habits, values and beliefs such as when they were younger.
What is continuity theory?
100
This theory coined the phrase "midlife crisis".
What is Jung's Theory of Individualism?
100
Negative views related to aging.
What is ageism?
100
Older adults are incapable of learning new information.
False - Older adults are capable of learning new information (as demonstrated by the number of older adults who are highly computer literate).
200
Recent research no longer supports the theory that errors in cells lead to aging.
What is error theory?
200
"It is better to be happy than unhappy."
What is activity theory or developmental task theory?
200
Only 1% of the population will attain self-actualization.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs?
200
Unlimited cell division does not occur and life expectancy is estimated at 110 - 120 years.
What is biologic clock?
200
Most older adults have difficulty adapting to change.
False - Older adults are no more rigid than younger adults. This tends to be a relatively stable personality characteristic.
300
The biologic theory can be further subdivided into which two divisions.
What is stochastic and nonstochastic?
300
The individual plays a dual role acting as both an individual and a member of society.
What is age stratification theory?
300
A crisis can occur when an individual views their life as a series of disappointments and failures.
What are Erikson's Eight Stages?
300
The process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security to enhance quality of life as people age.
What is active aging?
300
The majority of older adults say that they are lonely.
False - Two-thirds of older adults report rarely being lonely. The loneliness is often related to the loss of a spouse. In these circumstances, the majority of men remarry and women are more likely to become involved in new social relationships and friendships with other widows.
400
Immunosenescence is a term used to describe age-related decline in which theory.
What is immunity theory?
400
Nursing implications for this theory include assisting with adaptive devices to help promote independence and competency in a technologically advancing environment.
What is person-environment theory?
400
This theory expanded on Erikson's Stages of Life.
What is Peck's Expansion of Erikson's Theory?
400
Wisdom acquired as we age by reflecting on life experiences.
What is acquired wisdom?
400
Most older adults have a desire for sexual relations.
True - Sexuality which includes expression of feelings does not decline with age and continues to be an important aspect of an older adult's life.
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