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An aging theory that claims older people need to remain engaged in a variety of social situations and that they withdraw from society due to ageism rather than choice.
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activity theory
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Prejudice and discrimination against people because of their age.
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ageism
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The average number of years a newborn of a particular population group is likely to live
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average life expectancy
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Older adults will usually maintain the same activities, behaviors, personalities, and relationships as they did in their earlier years of life.
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continuity theory
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Part of the information processing system that regulates the analysis and flow of information. examples include: memory and retrieval strategies, selective attention, and problem solving strategies.
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control processes
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The ratio of self sufficient productive adults to dependents.
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dependency ratio
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An aging theory that views aging as an increasingly narrow path that results in a person's withdrawal and isolation.
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disengagement theory.
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An aging theory that views aging as a dynamic situation in which an older person is actively engaged.
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dynamic theory
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Intentional physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse of an older adult.
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Elder abuse
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Memory that is easy to retrieve. Refers to such things as facts, concepts, and data.
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explicit memory
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Individuals who are older than 65 and suffer from significant disabilities, unstable chronic illnesses, or psychological or cognitive impairments.
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frail elderly
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A cellular theory of aging that claims a DNA regulatory system determines the aging process.
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genetic clock
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Specialist who study aging.
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gerontologists
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the number of times a human cell is capable of dividing into two cells.
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Hayflick limit
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memory that is more automatic and less conscious. this type of memory is usually stored from habits, emotions, routine procedures, and sensations.
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implicit memory
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Erickson's eighth and final stage of development when a person attempts to integrate his or her unique life experience with his or her vision of community.
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integrity versus despair
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An examination of the accomplishments and failure of one's life. meant to help the older adult put life in perspective and integrate their past life with their present situation.
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life review
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The oldest age members of a species can live, for humans, this is considered to be 120.
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maximum life span
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A state-federally funded health insurance program for poor American citizens.
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Medicaid
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A universal insurance program for American citizens over the age of 65 or people younger than 65 with certain conditions.
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Medicare
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Atoms that, due to metabolic processes, have an unpaired electron that produces errors in cell maintenance and repair. Over time, these errors may cause disease. particularly destructive.
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oxygen-free radicals
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Aging theories that put emphasis on the person's determination to search and maintain his or her core identity and integrity.
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self theories
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Aging theories that emphasize the power of social forces to limit and to determine a person's choices.
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stratification theories
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An overall decrease in cognitive abilities in the days or months prior to death.
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terminal decline
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