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Which term refers to the gradual loss of bone density as individuals age?
Which term refers to the gradual loss of bone density as individuals age?
What term describes the phenomenon where older adults prefer to remain in their own homes as they age?
What term describes the phenomenon where older adults prefer to remain in their own homes as they age?
Which theory focuses on the emotional bonds and relationships formed during early development?
Which theory focuses on the emotional bonds and relationships formed during early development?
What is defined as the ability to use experience and knowledge to solve everyday problems, often influenced by age?
What is defined as the ability to use experience and knowledge to solve everyday problems, often influenced by age?
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Which of the following conditions is primarily characterized by disruptions in the brain that lead to a decline in cognitive functions?
Which of the following conditions is primarily characterized by disruptions in the brain that lead to a decline in cognitive functions?
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What does the term 'Cohort Effects' refer to in aging studies?
What does the term 'Cohort Effects' refer to in aging studies?
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Which term describes the physical and psychological challenges that may limit an elderly person's daily activities?
Which term describes the physical and psychological challenges that may limit an elderly person's daily activities?
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Which concept relates to the longevity of an individual's life and is often measured in terms of years?
Which concept relates to the longevity of an individual's life and is often measured in terms of years?
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Study Notes
Midterm 1 Study Guide
- For each term, review lectures, notes, and the textbook. Define, understand components, compare concepts, and analyze relevance to aging. Consider how the term changes with age and examples for application.
- The list is guidance, not exhaustive. It does not replace reviewing all materials from the first half of the course. The document is editable to add, organize, and create tasks to aid learning.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Age Integration, Aging in Place, Alzheimer's Disease, Antioxidants, Anxiety Disorder, Atherosclerosis, Attachment Theory, Attention, Biological Theories of Aging, Bone Mass Density, Brain and Nervous System, and Cancer are subjects to review.
- Cardiovascular Disease, Causes of Death (major), Cognitive Reserve/Resilience, Cohabitation, Cohort Effects, Cones, Convoy Model, Correlation vs. Causation, Dementia, Demographics, Depression, Developmental Psychology, Diabetes, Elderspeak, Engagement (effects on brain), Environmental Press Model, Epigenetics, Episodic Memory, Everyday Problem Solving, Flashbulb Memory, and Friendships should be learned.
- Functional Limitations, "G," Gf and Gc (cognitive abilities), Geroscience, Hair Cells, Hayflick Limit, Healthspan, Health Disparities, Heart Disease, Hearing (auditory), and Influences on Development should all be understood.
Midterm 1 Study Guide - continued
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), Inter-individual and Intra-individual Differences, Internal Working Model, Life Expectancy, Lifespan Development, Loneliness, Longitudinal vs. Cross-Sectional Designs vs. Time Lag, and Marriage, Happiness are topics.
- Maximum Life Span, Meanings of Age, Memory Processes, Memory Types, Menopause, Mental Health, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mood Disorders, Mortality, Multiple Intelligences, Multistore Model of Memory, Nature/nurture, and Neurons are additional subjects.
- Normative, nonnormative, Osteoporosis, Oxidative Damage, Physical and Mental Exercise, Plaques and Tangles, Plasticity, Population Pyramid, Positivity Bias, Presbycusis, Presbyopia, Primary and Secondary Aging, and Rods should be reviewed.
- Reliability, Reminiscence Bump, Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory, Sexual Activity, Sleep, Social Determinants of Health, Socioemotional Selectivity Theory, Stereotype Threat, Suicide, Telomeres, and Tip of the Tongue Phenomenon are additional topics.
- Useful Field of View, Vision, Validity, and Wisdom are concepts to study.
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Prepare for your Midterm 1 exam with this comprehensive study guide focusing on essential concepts related to aging. Review definitions, compare relevant theories, and understand how these concepts apply to different aspects of aging. Engage with topics like Alzheimer's Disease, Antioxidants, and more to enhance your understanding.
