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Name the three MAIN categories of theories of aging.
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Biological theories
Sociological theories Psychological/Developmental theories |
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What are the two types of BIOLOGICAL theories?
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a. Programmed theories
b. Error theories |
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THIS is described as a progressive deterioration of body systems.
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senescence
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Senescence has three main points. List them.
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-increased mortality as person gets older
-rate/progression of aging varies by person -can not be explained by just one theory |
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Programmed theories are a type of biological theory of aging. What is the definition of a programmed theory?
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The body's genetic codes contain instructions for the regulation of cellular reproduction & death
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What are the three programmed theories?
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1. Programmed longevity
2. Endocrine 3. Immunological |
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I am a theory that can be described as a programmed decline in immune function.
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Immunological Theory
(programmed theory) |
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I am a theory that can be described as a biological clock acting through hormones to control pace of aging.
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Endocrine theory
(programmed theory) |
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I am a theory that results of sequential switching on and off of certain genes and eventually age associated defects occur.
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Programmed longevity
(programmed theory) |
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A person who endorses this theory would believe in the use of HGH (human growth hormone).
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Endocrine theory
(programmed theory) |
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Believers in this theory would want to limit their exposure to certain pathogens to have a healthy body.
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Immunological theory
(programmed theory) *No smoking, eating right will make a strong immune system that will fight or delay aging |
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Biological theories of aging include Programmed Theories and ____________ theories.
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Error Theories
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What is the description of error theories?
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Environmental assaults and the body's constant need to fuel activities cause toxic by-products to accumulate which impair function and cellular repair.
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When you think of Error Theories, these are the two main points.
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Environmental assaults
Toxic by-products (Error=Environment=Toxic) |
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What are the three Error theories?
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1. Wear and Tear
2. Cross Link 3. Free Radical |
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This theory believes that over time the body is less able to recover from environmental assaults.
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Wear and Tear
(environmental theory) |
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Simply put, the wear and tear theory states that cells ______ _______.
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wear out
(neglecting the body, like liver disease in an alcoholic. Remember this is an error theory so you had to have an environmental assault and toxic by products) |
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Simple description of Cross Link theory.
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Error in protein synthesis
(error theory) |
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The book further describes the cross link theory as the binding of ___________ and __________ that cause aging.
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glucose (carbs & sugar) bind with protein
**so diet would help with this aging |
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If I believe in this error theory, I would probably have a GNC card and take a lot of vitamins & antioxidants.
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Free Radical
(error theory) |
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What is the description of Free Radical theory?
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Metabolism results in excessive changes resulting in cell damage.
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What do sociological theories of aging focus on?
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roles and relationships that occur later in life
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What are the three sociological theories in aging?
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1. disengagement theory
2. activity theory 3. continuity theory |
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This theory is a mutual withdrawl between elder and society.
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disengagement theory
(sociological theory) |
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This theory would explain aging from lack of replacement activities.
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activity theory
(sociological theory) |
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This theory states that aging is dependent on lifestyle and personality.
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Continuity theory
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The book states that if you believe in continuity theory, you would...
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stay with who you are. No big changes, drop things that make you feel bad. Maintain your habits/family ties and values
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This theory states that without happiness and satisfaction with life that result from increased level of involvement in the world, you will age more rapidly.
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Activity theory
(sociological theory) |
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Mandatory retirement would accelerate this aging theory.
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Disengagement theory
(sociological theory) |
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This theory believes that it is appropriate behavior later in life for society and an older person to go different ways.
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Disengagement theory
(sociological theory) |
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What do Psychological/Developmental Theories stress?
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that coping or adaptation must occur for successful aging
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Who are the three main guys that have psychological/developmental theories?
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Jung
Erickson (AHH! he's back) Butler |
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What is Jung's theory called?
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Jung's Theory of Individualism
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What does Jung's theory claim?
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That there is a shift from extroversion to introversion as aging occurs
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When Jung claims that a person shifts inward as they age, what are three things that the person is trying to accomplish?
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-searching for answers to life riddles
-trying to find "true self" -accepting past accomplishments and failures |
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What is Erickson's Developmental Theory?
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Ego Integrity vs. Despair (1950)
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If you accomplish Erickson's goal, what do you attain?
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Ego Integrity
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What must you do to obtain/attain ego integrity according to Erickson?
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-Accept life as lived and find meaning
-Accept death as a part of life -Accept limitations (ACCEPT ERICKSON) |
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A person who subscribes to this theory of aging would be spending time contemplating life and being introspective.
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Jung's Theory of Individualism
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If you don't accept the life you have lived, and are struggling in later life with depression, being angry or scared, what should you do?
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Counseling.
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What are some non verbal signs that a person is in despair vs. ego integrity?
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isolation
anger self neglect crying **demanding for unnecessary help don't develop new interest or accept change |
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What are some non verbal signs that a person is indeed in ego integrity?
What are some examples of verbal statements that a person in EGO INTEGRITY would say? |
actively participating in own self care
involved with life "I like how my life worked out" "I see the joy in my life" "I like to discuss current events" (haha...) |
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What do they call Butler?
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Reminiscence guru
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What is the main idea of Butler's psychological developmental theory?
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doing a life review
-adjust to issues of old age -develop satisfaction with life -prepare for death -reintegrate ego |
