What are the 3 theories of Aging and Adult Development? Right Ans - -
Wear and tear theory of aging
-Aging at the level of DNA and body cells
-Cross-linking theory of Aging
What is the Wear-and-tear theory? Right Ans - -The body wears out from
hard use
What is the Aging at the level of DNA and Body cells theory? Right Ans - -
DNA is gradually damaged
-Free radicals is the cause of cellular abnormalities
What is the Cross-linking theory of aging? Right Ans - -Normal separate
protein fibers link and causes damage
What are the physical changes due to aging? Right Ans - -Age related
functions
---> after age 30 you gradually decline
What are some declines that occur with aging? Right Ans - -Environmental
factors
-Lifestyle behaviors
-Diet
What are some age group characteristics? Right Ans - -Racially and
ethnically diverse
-Experiencing ageism
What are some physical changes with older adulthood? Right Ans - -
Changes in the skin, hair, facial structure, body build, and organ systems
What are some cognitive changes in older adulthood? Right Ans - -mental
health and cognition remain relatively stable
-severe changes usually are symptoms of illness
, What are some primary developmental tasks? Right Ans - -Erikson
-Havighurst
What are some psychological changes in older adulthood? Right Ans - -
financial needs
-living arrangements
-sexuality
-cultural differences
What are the health risks for older adulthood? Right Ans - -Cardiovascular
disease
-Cancer-
-Respiratory diseases
-Musculoskeletal disorders
-DM
What are some health concerns in older adulthood? Right Ans - -health
screening and health promotion
-changing roles and relationships
-assistive technology
What are body mechanics? Right Ans - -coordinated efforts of the
musculoskeletal and nervous systems
Alignment and balance refers to... Right Ans - posture
What is gravity? Right Ans - the weight force exerted on the body
What is friction? Right Ans - the force that occurs in a direction opposite to
movement
What does the skeletal system do? Right Ans - Provides attachments for
muscles and ligaments
-Provides leverage for movement
What is bones made up of? And what does it do? Right Ans - -Calcium
---> osteoporosis and pathological fracture risk
-Bone marrow and RBC's
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