Development and Aging Chapter 1

A framework that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and well-being.

The belief that older adults are less valuable or competent due to their age.

A theory proposing that well-being in older adulthood is enhanced by maintaining an active lifestyle with social interactions and meaningful engagement.

A stage in Erikson's theory where individuals strive to find a sense of their own identity and purpose in life.

A stage in Erikson's theory where individuals focus on establishing and maintaining close relationships.

The inability of cells to continue dividing and replicating.

Erikson's stage of development where individuals seek to contribute to society and future generations.

The theory suggesting that telomeres, protective caps on chromosomes, shorten with each cell division, eventually leading to cell death and aging.

A study design where different age groups are measured at the same point in time, providing a snapshot of aging across generations.

Participants dropping out of a study due to reasons such as illness, relocation, or disinterest.

When participants who leave a study are not representative of the original group, potentially skewing the results.

A facility offering skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and long-term care for individuals with complex medical needs.

Housing options providing assistance with daily living activities but without the level of medical care offered in nursing homes. Examples include assisted living facilities and board and care homes.

The concept of remaining in one's home as long as possible, making necessary adaptations to accommodate aging changes.

A medical condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure.

A federal program providing health insurance to individuals aged 65 and over, as well as younger individuals with disabilities.

A theory suggesting that processing speed slows down for everyone as they age, leading to longer response times.

A theory stating that older adults' performance declines as tasks become more complex.

The ability to remember personal experiences and events, often linked to a specific time and place.

The ability to recall the source or context of a memory.

A pattern of communication that uses simplified language, baby talk, and a condescending tone, often used unintentionally when talking to older adults.

The ability to control emotions in challenging situations.

The ability to start and follow through with tasks.

The ability to hold and manipulate information in the mind for a short period of time.

A tendency for individuals who have recently experienced the death of a spouse to have a higher probability of dying themselves, compared to those who are married.

The intergenerational solidarity model describes the multiple dimensions of family bonds.

Depressive symptoms in older adults may present differently compared to younger adults.

Anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias can affect older adults.

Elder abuse encompasses various forms of mistreatment, including physical, psychological, and financial exploitation.

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory suggests that as people approach the end of life, they prioritize emotional relationships over informational ones.

Antisocial personality disorder is more common in those whose criminal behavior ends in early death due to their higher risk taking behavior.

Personality disorders like borderline, narcissistic, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders can affect older adults.

A condition characterized by a loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs gradually with age.

Activities of daily living (ADLs) are basic self-care tasks, while instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are more complex tasks that require additional cognitive and physical abilities.

A build-up of plaque inside the arteries, narrowing them and reducing blood flow.

A sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain, causing damage to brain cells. It can be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).

A cluster of five risk factors that increases the chances of developing heart disease and other health problems. These factors include high blood sugar, low 'good' cholesterol, high triglycerides, excess fat around the waist, and high blood pressure.

A loss of bone mass that occurs with age, particularly more rapidly in women after menopause.

Practices that help prevent falls, such as exercise, proper footwear, and home modifications.

Oral health behaviors, such as brushing teeth, flossing, and regular dental checkups, are important for maintaining oral health and overall well-being, and can contribute to a longer lifespan.

Signs that indicate a person is nearing death, often observed in individuals with anorexia-cachexia syndrome.

A society's beliefs and practices surrounding death, encompassing rituals, treatment of the dying, artistic representations, views on the afterlife, and conversations about death.

A model explaining that the grieving process involves shifting between focusing on the loss and adapting to life changes.

A framework outlining four essential tasks individuals need to complete to move through the grieving process, including accepting the reality of the loss, working through the pain, adjusting to the environment without the deceased, and emotionally relocating the deceased.

Healthy aging that emphasizes well-being and active engagement in all aspects of life, encompassing physical, mental, social, and environmental factors.

Individuals exhibiting exceptional cognitive function, usually observed in older adults who maintain high levels of mental and physical activity, often attributed to their superior brain health, supportive social networks, and genetic predisposition.

The seemingly contradictory phenomenon where older adults often report higher levels of well-being despite facing various challenges associated with aging.

An aspect of healthy aging characterized by maintaining high levels of cognitive function and brain health, often attributed to factors like genetics, lifestyle, and social engagement.