Midlife Changes
Refers to a period of transition in which menstruation stops and women can no longer reproduce.
Menopause
Defined as a subtle and disguised form of discrimination that is regularly seen in the workplace.
Covert Discrimination
Which theorist developed the theory "Generativity Vs Stagnation"
Erik Erikson
What male hormone is decreased during middle adulthood?
Testosterone
One cause of secondary aging.
Smoking, Drug abuse, Alcohol abuse, Unhealthy eating, Obesity, and Lack of exercise.
Unlike its counterpart, this form of discrimination is often stated openly or explicitly.
Overt Discrimination
Defined as the desire to expand one’s influence and commitment to others, the primary psychosocial task of middle adulthood is to develop what?
Generativity
Name one trigger for Midlife Crisis and Transition.
Fear of impending death, Job loss, Financial difficulties, Illness, or Divorce
The knowledge, skills, and attitudes that have been acquired over the course of a lifetime.
Crystallized Intelligence
The life-course approach explicitly focuses on the aging process. True or False
True
Defined as the unwillingness to include specific people or groups in one's concern, an extreme level of stagnation is called what?
Rejectivity
Defined as having too many demands and expectations to handle in the time allowed. (e.g. raising three kids, working, after-school activities, and household chores simultaneously.)
Role Overload
At what age can hair begin to gray?
30
Besides depression, ________ is another response to discrimination based on socioeconomic and racial status.
Anger
A common source of stagnation in middle adulthood is associated with _________
Employment
This term is defined as a combination of things such as education, occupation, and income of a certain individual.
Socioeconomic Status
What two sensory functions begin to decrease during Middle Adulthood?
Hearing and Vision
Identify one issue that is linked to discrimination in the workplace.
Lower job satisfaction, Depression, and General anxiety.
Stagnation is assumed to reflect the absence of what two things?
Involvement and Inclusivity
When working with middle adulthood individuals there should be an emphasis on ___________ and ___________.
1. Social inclusion
2. Access to human services.
According to the chapter, what are the 3 aspects of a culturally competent practice?
1. Having awareness of one's own assumptions, values, and biases
2. Understanding the worldview of the culturally different client
3. Developing appropriate individual strategies and techniques