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What is one critical factor that helps in making a successful transition into retirement?
What is one critical factor that helps in making a successful transition into retirement?
- Having a specific financial plan in place
- Engaging in volunteer work
- A strong social support system (correct)
- Maintaining a strict daily routine
Which of the following is a characteristic of reminiscence therapy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of reminiscence therapy?
- Emphasizing current cognitive abilities
- Encouraging discussion about past experiences (correct)
- Utilizing medication to enhance memory
- Focusing exclusively on recent memories
What is a primary goal of hospice care?
What is a primary goal of hospice care?
- To cure terminal illnesses
- To prolong life through aggressive treatment
- To provide comfort and support during end-of-life (correct)
- To minimize hospital visits at all costs
Which disease is commonly associated with aging and can be prevented through lifestyle changes?
Which disease is commonly associated with aging and can be prevented through lifestyle changes?
In the context of grief, what does anticipatory grief refer to?
In the context of grief, what does anticipatory grief refer to?
Which component of Sternberg's theory of love is most associated with a higher divorce rate when individuals marry based solely on it?
Which component of Sternberg's theory of love is most associated with a higher divorce rate when individuals marry based solely on it?
What is a common reason cited by both men and women for getting divorced?
What is a common reason cited by both men and women for getting divorced?
Which of the following factors is considered critical in avoiding reality shock in the workplace?
Which of the following factors is considered critical in avoiding reality shock in the workplace?
Which type of coping strategy focuses on changing the source of stress?
Which type of coping strategy focuses on changing the source of stress?
What is a primary role of the 'kinkeeper' in family dynamics?
What is a primary role of the 'kinkeeper' in family dynamics?
Which disease is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function due to brain cell death?
Which disease is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function due to brain cell death?
What does the 'glass ceiling' refer to in the workplace context?
What does the 'glass ceiling' refer to in the workplace context?
Which cognitive intelligence type is associated with accumulated knowledge and skills over a person's lifetime?
Which cognitive intelligence type is associated with accumulated knowledge and skills over a person's lifetime?
Flashcards
Reality Orientation
Reality Orientation
A therapy technique that helps older adults with cognitive impairments to stay grounded in reality by providing consistent reminders of time, place, and person.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Basic self-care tasks individuals need to live independently, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Kubler-Ross's 5 Stages of Grief
Kubler-Ross's 5 Stages of Grief
A model describing emotional responses to loss, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
Euthanasia
Euthanasia
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Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory Grief
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Reality Shock
Reality Shock
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Social Cognitive Career Theory
Social Cognitive Career Theory
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Mentoring and Erikson's Stages
Mentoring and Erikson's Stages
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Burnout
Burnout
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Gender Pay Gap
Gender Pay Gap
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Leisure Selection
Leisure Selection
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
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Menopause
Menopause
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Study Notes
Chapter 11
- Film "After Happily Ever After": Explores reasons for increased divorce rates in the past 50 years, Gottman's research on successful relationships, and suggested "secrets" to a happy marriage.
- Friendship in Adulthood: Examines challenges in adult friendships.
- Sternberg's Theory of Love: Describes love as having three components, and links one component (infatuation) to higher divorce rates.
- Homosexual and Heterosexual Couples: Focuses on similarities and differences between these couples' relationships.
- Keeping Marriages Happy: Discusses research on factors that contribute to successful marital relationships.
- Reasons for Divorce: Explores the reasons men and women cite for divorce.
Chapter 12
- Social Cognitive Career Theory: Outlines the theory.
- Reality Shock: Discusses reality shock and ways to avoid it.
- Mentoring and Erikson's Theory: Examines the relationship between mentoring and Erikson's psychosocial development stages.
- Alienation, Burnout, Passion, Glass Ceiling, Glass Cliff: Explores these concepts and how they apply to careers, with examples and advice.
- Gender Pay Gap: Discusses the gender pay gap.
- Leisure Activities: Explains how people choose leisure and highlights benefits of regular activity and the downsides when people give up valued activities.
Chapter 13
- Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Covers symptoms and risk factors for these diseases.
- Menopause: Defines menopause, lists symptoms, and discusses treatment benefits and risks.
- Stress, Appraisal, and Coping: Examines the relationship between stress, appraisal, coping mechanisms, and overall health. Compares problem-focused and emotion-focused coping, noting when to use each.
- Fluid Intelligence, Crystallized Intelligence, and Practical Intelligence: Defines these concepts and provides examples.
- Erikson's Generativity vs. Stagnation: Explores this concept within the context of Erikson's psychosocial stages.
- Midlife Crisis and Correction: Explores the concept of midlife crises and midlife corrections.
- Kinkeeper, Sandwich Generation, Grandparenting: Describes the roles, responsibilities, gifts, and challenges of these family dynamics.
Chapter 14
- Measuring Longevity: Explores different measures of longevity (average, useful, maximum).
- Factors Contributing to Longevity: Discusses factors that contribute to a longer life.
- Third and Fourth Ages: Discusses the third and fourth ages of life, with corrections given.
- Dementias (Alzheimer's, Vascular, Parkinson's): Explores these dementias in terms of brain function, common/early symptoms, progression, and treatments.
- Normal Aging: Discusses normal aging changes in the brain, cognition, and psychology.
- Common Chronic Diseases: Highlights common and deadly chronic diseases affecting the elderly.
- Preventing Chronic Diseases: Discusses approaches to preventing these chronic diseases.
Chapter 15
- Successful Aging: Discusses balancing competence and environmental pressures for successful aging.
- Erikson's Integrity vs. Despair: Examines this concept related to aging.
- Retirement Reasons: Lists typical reasons people retire and factors related to successful/unsuccessful retirement adjustment.
- Caregiving: Examines the risks and benefits of caregiving.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): Explains these concepts.
- Housing Options for Elderly: Discusses various elderly housing choices.
- Social Security and Medicare Funding: Addresses concerns and potential solutions with regards to funding.
Chapter 16
- Reducing Death Anxiety: Explains concepts.
- Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide: Defines these terms.
- Kubler-Ross's Stages of Grieving: Provides details on these five stages.
- Advanced Directives: Provides information on how to communicate your end-of-life decisions.
- Hospice, End-of-Life Issues: Explores the concepts of hospice and end-of-life issues and the grieving process.
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