GLPH 385: Final Exam Question and answers verified to pass
2025/2026
1. Biotechnology The use of any technique involving living organisms to manufacturer or
change products, to improve the desired characteristics of a plant or
animal, or to alter microorganisms for a purpose
2. Gerontechnology an interdisciplinary academic and professional field dedicated to
creating
technological environments, including assistive technology and
inclusive design to support the independent living and social
participation of older adults
3. Biohacking Biological experimentation done by individual groups working
outside tra-
ditional medicine or scientific research environment to improve the
qualities or capabilities of living organisms
4. Ageism the systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people
because
they are old
-Stable, lasting interactions in age-heterogenous setting are essential in
combatting ageism
5. Diversity of Elders Greater representation from those of colour or LGBTQ+
6. Older Adult Anyone over 65
7. Old-Old 75-84
8. Oldest-Old 85-99 --> lower than average income, women widowed,
disproportionate
representation in hospitals and long-term care
9. Centurian 100-109 --> healthy for the most part
10. supercentenarians 110+ (fewer chronic diseases)
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,11. Aging Successful
in Later Years Successful aging, self-eflcacy, well-being, resilience, positive aging
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, GLPH 385: Final Technology
Exam
Study
Encore online at
Careers 21. Pharmaceutical
Supplement income includesBiotechnology
non-profit and public
https://quizlet.com/_alf2fs
service to benefit society
Gliding Out
Slow transition from workplace to retirement, also
associated with age dis- crimination (ex. senior manager
14. Common --> supervisor)
Miscon- ception
15. Social
Gerontologi- cal
Theory
16. Modernization
and Aging
Theory
17. Life Course
Perspec- tive
18. Social
Construction- ism
19. Feminist
Gerontech-
nology
20. Massachusetts
Insti- tute of
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, socially creates, thus not objective to aging. Aging is a problem
by cultures and society rather than changes
Women are often ignored in understanding the human condition. A
feminist perspective can enable diversity including privilege and
inequality to be considered
Older adults are not taking hobs In 1960's gained the moniker of "hackers" as they developed
away from younger adults technology that improved the operation of software and hardware
in early computer days
Age norms: the assumption of age Application of principles of biotechnology to the development of
related capabilities and limitations drugs and implanted technology
Socialization: a 'social clock' of what is
age appropriate and thereby become
integrated into society
Role Discontinuity: What was
learned at one age may be useless
or in conflict with role
expectations at a later age
Suggests that factors in the current
economic and societal structures
have changed the way younger
generations value older adults
Takes into account individual
decisions that attect one's
future, along with accumulation
of risk and resources.
Acknowledges cohort and
relationship attects
experiencing aging
Knowledge and meaning are
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47
2025/2026
1. Biotechnology The use of any technique involving living organisms to manufacturer or
change products, to improve the desired characteristics of a plant or
animal, or to alter microorganisms for a purpose
2. Gerontechnology an interdisciplinary academic and professional field dedicated to
creating
technological environments, including assistive technology and
inclusive design to support the independent living and social
participation of older adults
3. Biohacking Biological experimentation done by individual groups working
outside tra-
ditional medicine or scientific research environment to improve the
qualities or capabilities of living organisms
4. Ageism the systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people
because
they are old
-Stable, lasting interactions in age-heterogenous setting are essential in
combatting ageism
5. Diversity of Elders Greater representation from those of colour or LGBTQ+
6. Older Adult Anyone over 65
7. Old-Old 75-84
8. Oldest-Old 85-99 --> lower than average income, women widowed,
disproportionate
representation in hospitals and long-term care
9. Centurian 100-109 --> healthy for the most part
10. supercentenarians 110+ (fewer chronic diseases)
1/
47
,11. Aging Successful
in Later Years Successful aging, self-eflcacy, well-being, resilience, positive aging
2/
47
, GLPH 385: Final Technology
Exam
Study
Encore online at
Careers 21. Pharmaceutical
Supplement income includesBiotechnology
non-profit and public
https://quizlet.com/_alf2fs
service to benefit society
Gliding Out
Slow transition from workplace to retirement, also
associated with age dis- crimination (ex. senior manager
14. Common --> supervisor)
Miscon- ception
15. Social
Gerontologi- cal
Theory
16. Modernization
and Aging
Theory
17. Life Course
Perspec- tive
18. Social
Construction- ism
19. Feminist
Gerontech-
nology
20. Massachusetts
Insti- tute of
3/
47
, socially creates, thus not objective to aging. Aging is a problem
by cultures and society rather than changes
Women are often ignored in understanding the human condition. A
feminist perspective can enable diversity including privilege and
inequality to be considered
Older adults are not taking hobs In 1960's gained the moniker of "hackers" as they developed
away from younger adults technology that improved the operation of software and hardware
in early computer days
Age norms: the assumption of age Application of principles of biotechnology to the development of
related capabilities and limitations drugs and implanted technology
Socialization: a 'social clock' of what is
age appropriate and thereby become
integrated into society
Role Discontinuity: What was
learned at one age may be useless
or in conflict with role
expectations at a later age
Suggests that factors in the current
economic and societal structures
have changed the way younger
generations value older adults
Takes into account individual
decisions that attect one's
future, along with accumulation
of risk and resources.
Acknowledges cohort and
relationship attects
experiencing aging
Knowledge and meaning are
4/
47
