Dep 2000 Exam 5

Memories about one's own life

Memories which people are not consciously aware of (how to ride a bike)

Memory that is conscious and that can be recalled intentionally

• 1) shock, numbness, denial
• 2) confront death and realize extent of their loss
• 3) accomodation stage; moving on

Overall processing speed declines in the peripheral nervous system with age

Tiny, protective areas of DNA at the tip of chromosomes

• Disintegrated/disorganized: unable to accept aging and fearful; found in nursing homes & hospitals
• Passive-dependent: fearful of aging; seek help even when not needed
• Defended: try to stop aging
• Integrated: accept getting older with dignity

Pleasant memories are more likely to be recalled than unpleasant ones

Condition in which the pressure of the fluid in the eye increases, either because the fluid doesn't drain or because there is too much

Parents wanting to be closer to children so they can pass on their beliefs, values, standards

• Integrity: fulfilled life and possibilities
• Despair: dissatisfaction with life

Process in which people concentrate on selected skill areas to compensate for losses in other areas

• Redefinition of self-vs-proccupation with work role: elderly must redefine themselves in ways that do not relate to occupations
• Body transcendence-vs-body preoccupation: elderly must learn to cope with changes in physical abilities
• Ego transcendence-vs-ego preoccupation: elderly must come to grips with coming death

Average age of death for members of a population

Common mental disorder, covers several diseases, all include memory loss accompanied by declines in other mental functioning

• Identical behavior by younger and older people interpreted differently
• Baby talk to elderly

• Young old (65-75): healthy and active
• Old old (75-85): health problems and difficulties with daily activities
• Oldest old (85+): frail and need care

• Sexually active in 80s/90s
• Increases life span
• Use it or lose it

General knowledge and facts (state capitals)

People need to maintain their desired level of involvement in society in order to maximize their self esteem

Successful aging occurs when people maintain the interests, activities, and social interactions with which they were involved in middle age

(DABDA) denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

Acknowledgement of the objective fact that one has experienced a death

• Infancy/childhood: SIDS, accidents
• Adolescence: car accidents, suicide
• Young adulthood: accidents, suicide
• Middle adulthood: stroke
• Late adulthood: cancer, heart disease

No heart beat, no breathing

Rapid decrease in cognitive functioning (suffering, burden to loved ones)

Removing medical equipment keeping person alive

Providing means for a terminally ill person to commit suicide

Seen as temporary until age 9

Do not resuscitate

Set of beliefs that makes one feel special/unique

Designated person to make health choices

Desire to develop intimate relationships and plans for the future

Care institution designated for the terminally ill

Person studying death/dying

White men over 85 at highest risk

Legal document stating what medical procedures one wants/doesn't want to stay alive