Physical Development
The number of years that an individual born in a particular year can expect to live.
What is "average life expectancy?"
When the recall of context, source, and temporal order of episodic events declines
What is "explicit memory"?
Coming to terms with life, sense of integrity, feel whole, complete and satisfied with their achievements.
What is "ego integrity versus despair"?
These include: Disengagement Theory, Activity Theory, Continuity Theory, Socioemotional Selectivity Theory.
What are "The Social Theories of Aging"?
An array of devices that permit people with disabilities to improve their functioning (EX: motorized chairs and voice commands).
What is "assistive technology"?
1. Knowledge about fundamental concerns of life.
2. Effective strategies for applying knowledge.
3. A view of people considering their life contexts.
4. Concern with human values.
5. Awareness and management of the uncertainties of life.
What are "the five ingredients of wisdom"?
Telling stories about people and events from their past and reporting associated thoughts and feelings.
What is "Reminiscence"?
An influential model of changes in our social networks as we move through life.
What is "Social Convoy"?
The most common form of dementia.
What is "Alzheimer's disease"?
Can improve a wide range of cognitive skills through training.
What are "Cognitive Interventions"?
Added years of longevity and health plus financial stability have granted this active opportunistic time of life, thus evolving a New phase in life of late adulthood
Third Age
Gains are maximized and losses minimized, enabling realization of individual potential.
What is "successful aging"?