N421 Test Questions SOLVED 100% CORRECT!!!
Describe Integrity in Erikson's Integrity vs. Despair.
Integrity: Success in this stage leading to wisdom.
Looking back on life with sense of closure and completeness, accepting life without fear.
Associated with feelings of self-worth, self-love and respect
Describe Despair in Erikson's Integrity vs. Despair.
If life is seen as unproductive, there may be guilt about the past or feelings that we did not
accomplish out life goals
Associated with dissatisfaction, often leading to depression and hopelessness
What is the relationship between integrity and despair later in life?
An alternating balance-- it is normal to experience both feelings
Success is not being dominated by despair
What part of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is associated with older age?
Self-actualization
Describe successful self-actualization.
Freedom to express and pursue personal goals
Freedom to be creative in an environment that is stimulating and challenging
Giving life meaning and purpose
What emotions are associated with failure to grow or reach actualization?
, Failure, depression and the perception that life is meaningless
Describe the disengagement theory.
- Aging brings a gradual, progressive disengagement in preparation for death
- Patients withdraw from society and relationships
- Allowing time for internal reflection
Describe the activity theory.
- Successful aging requires activity and involvement in society
- Remaining occupied and involved in a necessity to a satisfying late-life
What are some constraints associated with the activity theory?
Physical ability, economic means, social resources
Describe the Free Radical Aging Theory.
Aging due to oxidative metabolism and the effects of free radicals
Damage to proteins, DNA and RNA occurs over time and is though to accelerate aging
Describe the Continuity Theory.
- Patients maintain similar activities, relationships and behaviors as they did earlier in life
- Maintenance of previous values and habits
Describe the Programmed Aging Theory.
- Aging follows a biological timetable
- Everything is pre-programmed when you are born
Describe Integrity in Erikson's Integrity vs. Despair.
Integrity: Success in this stage leading to wisdom.
Looking back on life with sense of closure and completeness, accepting life without fear.
Associated with feelings of self-worth, self-love and respect
Describe Despair in Erikson's Integrity vs. Despair.
If life is seen as unproductive, there may be guilt about the past or feelings that we did not
accomplish out life goals
Associated with dissatisfaction, often leading to depression and hopelessness
What is the relationship between integrity and despair later in life?
An alternating balance-- it is normal to experience both feelings
Success is not being dominated by despair
What part of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is associated with older age?
Self-actualization
Describe successful self-actualization.
Freedom to express and pursue personal goals
Freedom to be creative in an environment that is stimulating and challenging
Giving life meaning and purpose
What emotions are associated with failure to grow or reach actualization?
, Failure, depression and the perception that life is meaningless
Describe the disengagement theory.
- Aging brings a gradual, progressive disengagement in preparation for death
- Patients withdraw from society and relationships
- Allowing time for internal reflection
Describe the activity theory.
- Successful aging requires activity and involvement in society
- Remaining occupied and involved in a necessity to a satisfying late-life
What are some constraints associated with the activity theory?
Physical ability, economic means, social resources
Describe the Free Radical Aging Theory.
Aging due to oxidative metabolism and the effects of free radicals
Damage to proteins, DNA and RNA occurs over time and is though to accelerate aging
Describe the Continuity Theory.
- Patients maintain similar activities, relationships and behaviors as they did earlier in life
- Maintenance of previous values and habits
Describe the Programmed Aging Theory.
- Aging follows a biological timetable
- Everything is pre-programmed when you are born
