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Gerontology Exam #1
Chapters 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| youngest-old | 65-74 years |
| oldest-old | 85+ years |
| old-old | 75-84 years |
| Centenarians | 100+ years |
| Gerontology | Sociology, psychology, reasearch |
| Geriatrics | diseases, Pathology, healthcare |
| Aging | developing of the body through the lifespan |
| 5 types of aging | 1. Chronological2.Biological3.Psychological4.Social5. Functional ability |
| Older adults are esteemed for: | 1. Skills and knowledge2.Security from property ownership3.Civil and political power4. information/wisdom control5. needed services provided (ex= childcare) |
| Modernization Theory (means lower status of older adults)4 Characteristics | 1.Health Technology2. Scientific technology3. Urbanization4. increased literacy/education |
| Alternatives to Modernization Theory | -Economics (low vs high income)-Gender differences-Societal norms (American vs. Asian culture) ex= filial piety |