Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, the student should be able to complete the following goals:

1

Discuss the major physiological theories of aging.

2

Discuss genetics and aging with reference to twin studies.

3

Discuss environmental aspects of aging.

4

List the major modifiers of ability, and summarize the relationships between the hypothesized factors that affect aging of physical and mental systems.

5

Explain changes that occur in late adulthood related to reaction time and their orgins.

6

Specify the changes during late adulthood in each of the four senses presented and other body systems, including speech.

7

Summarize health concerns in late adulthood.

8

Explain the discrepancy found between tested ability and actual performance of intelligence among the elderly.

9

Define terminal drop in adult intelligence and its relationship to personal perception of impending death.

10

Compare and contrast the Alpaugh and the Jacquish and Ripple studies of creativity in late adulthood.

11

Outline Dacey's theory of creativity and list critical periods of life during which creative ability is best cultivated.

12

Compare wisdom, intelligence, and creativity as suggested by Sternberg.

13

Present the five factors that produce wisdom, according to Baltes and Staudinger.

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