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According to the Stress and Coping Theory, if an older adult perceives a stressor as harmful, what emotional response is likely to happen?
According to the Stress and Coping Theory, if an older adult perceives a stressor as harmful, what emotional response is likely to happen?
- Neutral emotional response
- Positive emotional response
- Mixed emotional response
- Negative emotional response (correct)
How does the concept of Loss-Continuum view aging?
How does the concept of Loss-Continuum view aging?
- As a series of progressive losses (correct)
- As a state of equilibrium
- As a period of abrupt changes
- As a phase of constant gains
According to the Schooler model, how do social systems and institutions impact the effects of everyday stress in older adults?
According to the Schooler model, how do social systems and institutions impact the effects of everyday stress in older adults?
- Exacerbate the effects of stress
- Buffer the effects of stress (correct)
- Increase the frequency of stressful situations
- Have no impact on stress levels
In the Stress and Coping Theory, what happens if an older adult feels they are unable to cope appropriately with a stressor?
In the Stress and Coping Theory, what happens if an older adult feels they are unable to cope appropriately with a stressor?
How do older adults with social support perceive stressful situations compared to those without social support?
How do older adults with social support perceive stressful situations compared to those without social support?
Which aspect is emphasized by the Willis Model of Person-Environment Interactions?
Which aspect is emphasized by the Willis Model of Person-Environment Interactions?
According to the Lawton & Nahemow (1973) model, what is the key factor influencing behavior?
According to the Lawton & Nahemow (1973) model, what is the key factor influencing behavior?
Which theory emphasizes the Loss-Continuum Concept?
Which theory emphasizes the Loss-Continuum Concept?
What do all the discussed theories agree upon regarding person-environment interactions?
What do all the discussed theories agree upon regarding person-environment interactions?
What is a common theme among the Willis Model, Lawton & Nahemow model, and Kahana's Congruence Model?
What is a common theme among the Willis Model, Lawton & Nahemow model, and Kahana's Congruence Model?
What theory proposes that intelligence comes from a distributed and integrated network of neurons in the parietal and frontal areas of the brain?
What theory proposes that intelligence comes from a distributed and integrated network of neurons in the parietal and frontal areas of the brain?
Which hypothesis suggests that aging brains overutilize other regions in the left hemisphere for demanding tasks?
Which hypothesis suggests that aging brains overutilize other regions in the left hemisphere for demanding tasks?
Which theory asserts that the default network in the brain is suppressed when cognitive demands are made?
Which theory asserts that the default network in the brain is suppressed when cognitive demands are made?
What neurotransmitter's abnormal processing is linked to cognitive decline?
What neurotransmitter's abnormal processing is linked to cognitive decline?
In cognitive aging, which structure shows considerable shrinkage according to the text?
In cognitive aging, which structure shows considerable shrinkage according to the text?
