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The Self and Society

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show Erikson Theory  
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looking back at one’s life experiences, evaluating them, and interpreting/reinterpreting them   show
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What are the characteristics of Life review?   show
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show Regrets involve four major themes:Mistakes and bad decisions,Hard times,Social relationships,Missed opportunities (educational, relationship, occupational).  
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show Activity Theory  
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Characteristics of Activity Theory   show
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older adults become more selective about their social networks, spending more time with individuals with whom they have had rewarding relationships.   show
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show Knowledge-related,Emotional  
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What type of Trajectory for each type of goal   show
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show Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory  
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older adults have a reduced capacity and loss of functioning, which require a reduction in performance in most life domains   show
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show Optimization  
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show Compensation  
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Characteristics of Personality   show
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More on charcteristics of Personality   show
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Characteristics of Self-Esteem   show
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show Deteriorating physical health, institutionalized,Negative societal attitudes toward older adults,Being widowed,Low religiosity.  
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What is Self-Control   show
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show changing your goal to fit your circumstanceincrease in importance  
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show changing your situation to meet your goals.decrease in importance  
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show prejudice against others because of their age  
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show Can’t think clearly or learn new things,Elderly have nothing to contribute, can’t hold a job,Elderly are too frail/ sick to do much of value,Concern that the economy cannot bear the burden of so many older persons.  
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show 1/3 of all health care costs is for people > 65 years old (Medicare),U.S. is only industrial nation with health care for seniors but not national healthcare,Medical system is based on a “cure” rather than “care” model.  
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What is Eldercare?   show
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show the view that our aging society is being unfair to its younger membersControversial issue.  
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What are the income for older adults?   show
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show 95% of older adults live in the communityTwo-thirds live with family members, one-third aloneHalf of older women 75 years and older live alone  
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show Older adults are less likely to have a computer in their home, but make up the fastest growing segment if internet users. Older adults spend more time on the Internet, visit more Web sites, and spend more money on the Internet than young adults  
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show Women are less likely to remarry after widowed  
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What are some characteristics of Married older Adults   show
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More on Married Older Adults   show
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Older Adults and marriage   show
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show Increased divorce rate and longer longevity has resulted in an increase in older adult datingHealthy older adults may still engage in sexual activitiesCompanionship often becomes more important than sexual activity  
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What are some cohabiting habits of older adults.   show
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show Cohabiting is often more for companionship than for loveCohabiting older adults often have a more positive, stable relationship than cohabiting younger adults.Health of cohabiting couples does not differ from the health of married couples  
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