Important Concepts of Gerontology Exam Study Guide Solutions
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Gerontology
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Gerontology
Important Concepts of Gerontology Exam
Study Guide Solutions
The stage of the life span where an individual is developing is _____________. - ANSWER-Maturation
_________ refers to the normal process of growth and development that occurs for every individual. It
occurs from birth through to adol...
_________________ aging includes changes in mental functioning that occur with age. Common
changes in mental functioning include reduced memory, a
declining ability to learn, and declining intelligence. - ANSWER✔✔-Psychological
The ability to adjust well to new situations is called ____________________. Changes to it occur as a
part of psychological aging. - ANSWER✔✔-Adaptive Capacity
___________ aging refers to how a person's roles and relationships change as they age. - ANSWER✔✔-
Social
Society associates different roles and has different expectations of people at different ages. This is known
as age ________________. - ANSWER✔✔-Grading
The __________ model views a person's physical and psychological characteristics as reacting to the
demands of the social and physical environment. - ANSWER✔✔-Competence
The belief that all older people are the same is the most common __________. - ANSWER✔✔-
Stereotype
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