Psychology of Aging and Old Age
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What is a consequence of social isolation in older adults?

  • Increased risk of cognitive decline
  • Improved mood and overall well-being
  • Enhanced social connections and interactions
  • Increased risk of depression, anxiety, and mortality (correct)
  • What is the primary mechanism by which older adults compensate for cognitive decline?

  • Improving working memory
  • Increasing processing speed
  • Relying on prior knowledge and experience (correct)
  • Enhancing executive functions
  • What is a type of care provided by family members or friends to older adults?

  • Respite care
  • Formal care
  • Informal care (correct)
  • Home health care
  • What is a key aspect of preparing for retirement?

    <p>Preparing for the emotional and social changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory?

    <p>Integrity vs. Despair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of terror management theory in late adulthood?

    <p>Finding meaning and leaving a lasting legacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the broad range of cognitive decline in older adults, including Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mental health disorder in older adults that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated?

    <p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feeling of loss and grief experienced by some parents when their children leave the family home?

    <p>Empty Nest Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a coping strategy for Empty Nest Syndrome?

    <p>Focusing on personal growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cognitive Aging

    • Decline in cognitive abilities: Processing speed, working memory, and executive functions decline with age
    • Compensatory strategies: Older adults use prior knowledge and experience to compensate for cognitive decline
    • Neuroplasticity: Brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to cognitive changes

    Social Isolation

    • Definition: Lack of social connections and interactions
    • Consequences: Increased risk of depression, anxiety, and mortality
    • Risk factors: Living alone, lack of social support, and sensory impairments
    • Interventions: Social support networks, group activities, and technology-based connections

    Elderly Care

    • Formal care: Professional care provided in institutions or at home
    • Informal care: Care provided by family members or friends
    • Caregiver burden: Emotional, physical, and financial strain on caregivers
    • Support services: Respite care, adult day care, and home health care

    Retirement Planning

    • Financial planning: Saving and investing for retirement income
    • Lifestyle planning: Preparing for post-work life, including leisure activities and social engagement
    • Psychological preparation: Preparing for the emotional and social changes associated with retirement

    Psychological Development

    • Erikson's stages: Integrity vs. Despair (late adulthood) - reflection on life accomplishments and relationships
    • Terror management theory: Focus on legacy and meaning-making in late adulthood

    Old Age Psychology Disorders

    • Alzheimer's disease: Progressive neurological disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline
    • Dementia: Broad term for cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease
    • Depression: Common mental health disorder in older adults, often underdiagnosed and undertreated
    • Anxiety: Fear and worry about health, finances, and social relationships

    Empty Nest Syndrome

    • Definition: Feeling of loss and grief when children leave the family home
    • Causes: Changes in family dynamics, loss of purpose, and emotional adjustment
    • Coping strategies: Focusing on personal growth, maintaining relationships with children, and finding new activities and hobbies

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    This quiz covers various aspects of psychology related to aging and old age, including cognitive aging, social isolation, elderly care, retirement planning, psychological development, and psychological disorders in old age. It also explores specific topics like empty nest syndrome and terror management theory. Test your knowledge of the psychological changes and challenges that come with aging.

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