Gerontology Exam One (HPHM 4315)
From early childhood we are socialized to think about "act your age". This is a
process known as
Age differentiation
This refers to the way people are assigned different roles in society based upon
their age.
Age grading
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A pessimistic, age as decline model of prejudice is known as
Ageism
The modernization theory of aging suggests
The status of older adults declines as society becomes more modern
Learned helplessness, or dependency may be reinforced by the external
environment. Some disengagement may be inevitable in nursing homes where
residents suffer
diminished locus of control
, People see themselves in several dimensions. The aspect of self concept that
changes the least with seems to be
personality
Disengagement theory suggests the older person and society engage in a
Mutual separation such as retirement
Psychologist Carl Jung describes the psychological task of the second half of life
as ______________ and less carrying out the social roles in mid life
individuation
Gerontologists speak of late life transition as a matter of ______________
role loss, or role discontinuity
Activity theory of aging suggests the more active older people are, the
More satisfied they are with their life
Social relationships in old age tend to be predictable. Social networks become
smaller as friends pass away and work connections are lost after retirement.
True
The cognitive theory of aging suggests _______ has the most impact on behavior.
The perception of change
According to the textbook, this percentage of adults consider religion to be
important in their lives.
72
Older adults after age 75 do not attend church as often
Because of health problems
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