Elderly
Erikson's final crisis of development
Integrity Vs. Despair
Who coined the term "The Shadow Side" of personality? --Explored by men and women in middle age
Carl Jung
What is gerontology
Scientific study of old age
Maslow says that older adults are more likely than younger people to....
To reach self actualization
Ageism refers to
A prejudice in which people are categorized and judged solely on the basis of their chronological age
Failure to achieve generativity results in______, according to Erickson
Stagnation and personal impoverishment
What is the sandwich generation?
Middle-aged adults; expected to support their parents AND their growing children
Women who have a history of depression are _____ likely to become chronically depressed during menopause
More
Sternberg's aspect of itelligence known as practical, could also be called
Street smarts
What is the purpose of a "life review" for elderly
To reflect on life and put it into perspective
Reduced efficiency of the digestive system
What causes changes in appearance during middle adulthood?
Poor lifestyle choices
Primary aging
Changes in skin, hair, fat distribution
Elderly benefit from volunteering especially if
They can find some purpose or meaning and be an integral part of the organization.
What are the big 5 personality traits
1. Extraversion
2. Agreeableness
3. Openness
4. Conscientiousness
5. Neuroticism
What affects the development of expertise
Age
Practice
Talent
Dementia is....
A pathological loss of brain functioning
When does menopause occur on average?
Around age 50 when a womans menstrual periods cease completely
What is a kinkeepr?
Person who does the "caring" and organizes the family-usually the oldest female in the family
Elderly people who are hard of hearing are often excluded from.....
social give and take
Katie hates changes to her work, lifestyle and relationships. She would probably rate low on which big 5 personality trait
Openness
An important buffer against the loss that comes from retirement and widowhood is having..
A least one close friend
What is fluid intelligence
Elderly who suffer from depression don't receive treatment because....
It usually goes undiagnosed
Primary aging refers to age-related changes that
Inevitably takes place as time goes by
Hormone replacement therapy is typically used for what population of people?
Middle aged women going through menopause