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1
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At what ages does dementia prevalence increase?

A

75

2
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What do cross sectional studies show about intelligence and ageing?

A

Gradual decline in IQ, accelerating after 80

3
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What do longitudinal studies show about intelligence and ageing?

A

Decline doesn’t occur in all areas at the same rate

4
Q

What components of intelligence are more stable with age?

A

Highly learnt skills and general knowledge

5
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What is the developmental model of personality ageing?

A

Derives from psychoanalytical theory

Emotional conflicts at different ages decide personality

6
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What are Erikson’s life stage conflicts?

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Young adult - intimacy v isolation
Mid-adult - generation v stagnation
Old age - integrity v despair

7
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What is the trait model of personality ageing?

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Personality described in terms of constituent traits, stable over time

8
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What are the two models for ‘successful’ ageing?

Describe them

A

Disengagement model - disengagement form social involvement as an adaptive mechanism
Activity model - successful ageing requires maximal engagement in all areas of life

9
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What social factors can affect ageing?

A

Family - increased geographical mobility
Death and bereavement
Acknowledging mortality
Retirement - loss of social network