Ch 2

Question 1

NIA created in what year?

Answer 1

1974

Question 2

What are the three theories of aging?

Answer 2

Psychological
Sociological
Biological

Question 3

Psychological theory of aging deal with

Answer 3

The ego - how oneself ages

Question 4

Sociological theory of aging deals with

Answer 4

Society- aging around others

Question 5

Biological theory of aging deals with

Answer 5

Physiology - cells and tissues

Question 6

Three parts of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 6

Basic needs
Psychological needs
Self-fulfillment needs

Question 7

Erickson’s Psychosocial theory deals with

Answer 7

Psychological: dichotomy of positive and negative outcomes

[pride and satisfaction -vs- lack of accomplishment]

Question 8

Ideas behind Optimization and Compensation theory of aging

Answer 8

Optimize skills and talents
Compensate for decrements in ability
ex: moving from blue to white tees, playing instruments at lower tempo, walking instead of jogging

Question 9

Activity theory deals with

Answer 9

Being engaged more in mental activities and less in physical activities.

Question 10

Continuity theory deals with

Answer 10

Maintaining positive habits, relationships, dates/seasons

Question 11

What are microinsults?

Answer 11

Continuous insignificant stresses that become injuries

Question 12

How do genes contribute to aging?

Answer 12

Could dictate cellular aging, mutations build during lifetime

Question 13

What does the Hayflick Limit deal with

Answer 13

Cells divide a limited amount of times due to telomeres shortening

Question 14

What are some ways to slow aging?

Answer 14

• Improve nutrition, but eat less.
• Maintain activity levels.
• More social and community involvement.
• Moderate physical activity.