GLPH 385: Final Exam questions well
answered
Biotechnology - ANS ✔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
Geron technology - ANS ✔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
Biohacking - ANS ✔Biological experimentation done by individual groups working outside
traditional medicine or scientific research environment to improve the qualities or capabilities
of living organisms
Ageism - ANS ✔the systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they
are old
-Stable, lasting interactions in age-heterogenous setting are essential in combatting ageism
Diversity of Elders - ANS ✔Greater representation from those of colour or LGBTQ+
Older Adult - ANS ✔Anyone over 65
Old-Old - ANS ✔75-84
Oldest-Old - ANS ✔85-99 --> lower than average income, women widowed, disproportionate
representation in hospitals and long-term care
,Centurian - ANS ✔100-109 --> healthy for the most part
supercentenarians - ANS ✔110+ (fewer chronic diseases)
Aging Successful in Later Years - ANS ✔Successful aging, self-efficacy, well-being, resilience,
positive aging
Encore Careers - ANS ✔Supplement income includes non-profit and public service to benefit
society
Gliding Out - ANS ✔Slow transition from workplace to retirement, also associated with age
discrimination (ex. senior manager --> supervisor)
Common Misconception - ANS ✔Older adults are not taking hobs away from younger adults
Social Gerontological Theory - ANS ✔Age norms: the assumption of age related capabilities and
limitations
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
Modernization and Aging Theory - ANS ✔Suggests that factors in the current economic and
societal structures have changed the way younger generations value older adults
Life Course Perspective - ANS ✔Takes into account individual decisions that affect one's future,
along with accumulation of risk and resources. Acknowledges cohort and relationship affects
experiencing aging
, Social Constructionism - ANS ✔Knowledge and meaning are socially creates, thus not objective
to aging. Aging is a problem by cultures and society rather than changes
Feminist Gerontechnology - ANS ✔Women are often ignored in understanding the human
condition. A feminist perspective can enable diversity including privilege and inequality to be
considered
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - ANS ✔In 1960's gained the moniker of "hackers" as they
developed technology that improved the operation of software and hardware in early computer
days
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - ANS ✔Application of principles of biotechnology to the
development of drugs and implanted technology
Examples of Biohacks - ANS ✔Keto diet, intermittent fasting, computer chip implant, gene
editing
Biohacking Industry - ANS ✔Produce low-toxic (bulletproof) coffee to alter cognition, weight
and general health and takes supplements and applies electricity to brain and muscles to
improve body and mind
Nutrigenomics - ANS ✔(Biohack) how food interacts with individual function and health (food
interacts with genes) this is controversial
DIY Biology - ANS ✔(Biohack) Spearheaded by people with scientific experience and education
(ex. manipulating plant genome to it glow in the dark)
Grdiners and Makers - ANS ✔Hack their own bodies through implantation, makes use of
technology such as 3D printing, and often are self-taught; closely related to DIY Biologists
answered
Biotechnology - ANS ✔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
Geron technology - ANS ✔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
Biohacking - ANS ✔Biological experimentation done by individual groups working outside
traditional medicine or scientific research environment to improve the qualities or capabilities
of living organisms
Ageism - ANS ✔the systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they
are old
-Stable, lasting interactions in age-heterogenous setting are essential in combatting ageism
Diversity of Elders - ANS ✔Greater representation from those of colour or LGBTQ+
Older Adult - ANS ✔Anyone over 65
Old-Old - ANS ✔75-84
Oldest-Old - ANS ✔85-99 --> lower than average income, women widowed, disproportionate
representation in hospitals and long-term care
,Centurian - ANS ✔100-109 --> healthy for the most part
supercentenarians - ANS ✔110+ (fewer chronic diseases)
Aging Successful in Later Years - ANS ✔Successful aging, self-efficacy, well-being, resilience,
positive aging
Encore Careers - ANS ✔Supplement income includes non-profit and public service to benefit
society
Gliding Out - ANS ✔Slow transition from workplace to retirement, also associated with age
discrimination (ex. senior manager --> supervisor)
Common Misconception - ANS ✔Older adults are not taking hobs away from younger adults
Social Gerontological Theory - ANS ✔Age norms: the assumption of age related capabilities and
limitations
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
Modernization and Aging Theory - ANS ✔Suggests that factors in the current economic and
societal structures have changed the way younger generations value older adults
Life Course Perspective - ANS ✔Takes into account individual decisions that affect one's future,
along with accumulation of risk and resources. Acknowledges cohort and relationship affects
experiencing aging
, Social Constructionism - ANS ✔Knowledge and meaning are socially creates, thus not objective
to aging. Aging is a problem by cultures and society rather than changes
Feminist Gerontechnology - ANS ✔Women are often ignored in understanding the human
condition. A feminist perspective can enable diversity including privilege and inequality to be
considered
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - ANS ✔In 1960's gained the moniker of "hackers" as they
developed technology that improved the operation of software and hardware in early computer
days
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - ANS ✔Application of principles of biotechnology to the
development of drugs and implanted technology
Examples of Biohacks - ANS ✔Keto diet, intermittent fasting, computer chip implant, gene
editing
Biohacking Industry - ANS ✔Produce low-toxic (bulletproof) coffee to alter cognition, weight
and general health and takes supplements and applies electricity to brain and muscles to
improve body and mind
Nutrigenomics - ANS ✔(Biohack) how food interacts with individual function and health (food
interacts with genes) this is controversial
DIY Biology - ANS ✔(Biohack) Spearheaded by people with scientific experience and education
(ex. manipulating plant genome to it glow in the dark)
Grdiners and Makers - ANS ✔Hack their own bodies through implantation, makes use of
technology such as 3D printing, and often are self-taught; closely related to DIY Biologists
