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psy 103 unit 3

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Crystallized Intelligence Accumulated information and verbal skills, which increase in middle age
Menopause The complete cessation of a woman's menstrual cycle which usually occurs in the late 40's or early 50's
Integrity vs Despair The 8th and final stage of Erik Erikson. This stage involves reflecting on the past either piecing together a positive review or concluding that one's life has not been well spent.
Fluid Intelligence The ability to reason abstractly which steadily declines from middle adulthood on.
Estrogen A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive developmental in women.
Androgen Groups of sex hormones, which help start puberty and play a role in reproductive health and body development, testosterone is an example of this..
Generativity vs Stagnation The 7th stage from 40 to 65 years old where adults desire to leave a legacy to their next generation by giving back through parenting, teaching, or leading. if not they become or feel stagnated or unproductive
Ageism Prejudice against people because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults.
Life Review An individual recalled his/her past experiences evaluates them and analyze them in order to achieve self concept
Chronic Illness Conditions develop slowly and may worsen over an extended period of time-months to years.
Acute Illness Illness generally develop suddenly and last a short time, often only a few days or weeks
Testosterone A hormone associated with boys/males
Medicare A program that provides healthcare insurance to adults 65 and over
Social Security The program that provides people with retirement income and insurance
Sandwich Generation Middle-ages adults have been described as _________ or SQUEEZED generation because of the responsibilities they have fir adolescents and young adults
Activity Theory Theory that the more active and involved older adults are, the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives.
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