PSYC 140
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
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1. Philip is about to celebrate his 80th birthday. He's fond of saying, "It's all
downhill after 75!" Which of the following socioemotional theories of aging best
fits the meaning behind what he is saying:
Disengagement
Activity
Selective Optimization with Compensation
Answer:
Disengagement
1. Compare and contrast the three theories discussed in this section.
Answer:
Disengagement theory discusses Cumming and Henry's views that older adults
should prepare for death by removing themselves from society and pulling away
from social situations. They believed that the older adult would be more happy if
they did so. Activity theory states the exact opposite. This theory states the more
active the older adult is, the more they will be satisfied with life. Early retirement
, and decreased physical activity are detrimental. They should find ways to be
socially and physically active. Selective Optimization with Compensation theory
states aging successfully combines all three subsets of the Selective Optimization
with Compensation Theory, selection (the activities older adults choose to do),
optimization (maintaining what the elder can do using practice), and compensation
(the older adult must compensate for activities, i.e. resting during physical activity,
driving more slowly).
2. Reflection question: What does it mean to age successfully?
Answer:
Aging successfully combines all three subsets of the Selective Optimization with
Compensation Theory, selection (the activities older adults choose to do),
optimization (maintaining what the elder can do using practice), and compensation
(the older adult must compensate for activities, i.e. resting during physical activity,
driving more slowly).
1. How would you answer the question, "What is death?"
Answer:
I would define death as being the complete cessation of activity in the brain as well
as the brain stem.
2. A friend is grieving the loss of a loved one. She is angry at the local hospital
and feels that more should have been done to save her loved one. However, she
never experienced denial while grieving this loss. Is she grieving "normally"?
Answer:
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
MODULE 8 EXAM & EXAM REVIEW
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
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➢ True & False Questions
➢ Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
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PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam ............................................1
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PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam
1. Philip is about to celebrate his 80th birthday. He's fond of saying, "It's all
downhill after 75!" Which of the following socioemotional theories of aging best
fits the meaning behind what he is saying:
Disengagement
Activity
Selective Optimization with Compensation
Answer:
Disengagement
1. Compare and contrast the three theories discussed in this section.
Answer:
Disengagement theory discusses Cumming and Henry's views that older adults
should prepare for death by removing themselves from society and pulling away
from social situations. They believed that the older adult would be more happy if
they did so. Activity theory states the exact opposite. This theory states the more
active the older adult is, the more they will be satisfied with life. Early retirement
, and decreased physical activity are detrimental. They should find ways to be
socially and physically active. Selective Optimization with Compensation theory
states aging successfully combines all three subsets of the Selective Optimization
with Compensation Theory, selection (the activities older adults choose to do),
optimization (maintaining what the elder can do using practice), and compensation
(the older adult must compensate for activities, i.e. resting during physical activity,
driving more slowly).
2. Reflection question: What does it mean to age successfully?
Answer:
Aging successfully combines all three subsets of the Selective Optimization with
Compensation Theory, selection (the activities older adults choose to do),
optimization (maintaining what the elder can do using practice), and compensation
(the older adult must compensate for activities, i.e. resting during physical activity,
driving more slowly).
1. How would you answer the question, "What is death?"
Answer:
I would define death as being the complete cessation of activity in the brain as well
as the brain stem.
2. A friend is grieving the loss of a loved one. She is angry at the local hospital
and feels that more should have been done to save her loved one. However, she
never experienced denial while grieving this loss. Is she grieving "normally"?
Answer:
