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Human Development: Updated, 7/e

James Vander Zanden, Ohio State University
Thomas Crandell, Broome Community College
Corinne Crandell, Broome Community College

Late Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

1

Present the four areas of research called for by the Vitality for Life proposal.

2

Discuss the American stereotype of elderly people.

3

List positive and negative attitudes of the elderly.

4

Describe the views of Erikson and the task and crisis in development in late adulthood.

5

Explain Peck's view on psychosocial development in late adulthood.

6

Describe each of the major late-adulthood personality patterns identified by Neugarten, Havighurst, Tobin, and others.

integrated:

armor-defended:

passive-dependent:

disintegrated:

7

Explain selective optimization with compensation, as well as third age and fourth age, in later adulthood.

8

Compare and contrast the following theories of adjustment to aging.

disengagement theory:

activity theory:

role exit theory:

social exchange theory:

modernization theory:

9

Discuss how the psychosocial aspects of life in later adulthood are affected by personal control and choice.

10

Describe how the psychosocial aspects of life in later adulthood affect marital relations.

nature of relationship:

level of satisfaction:

improvements:

strains/stressors:

conflict of time:

retirement:

11

Discuss how the psychosocial aspects of life in later adulthood are affected by:

becoming widowed:

remarriage:

lesbian and gay relationships:

relationship with children:

grandchildren:

role of sibling(s):

12

Briefly summarize the research data dealing with voluntary and involuntary retirement.

13

Discuss different living arrangements for the elderly:

alone:

assisted living:

with children:

institutions:

retirement communities:

adult group homes:

14

Cite the data dealing with the following aspects of grandparenting.

demographic statistics:

roles performed:

themes:

custodial role:

three-generation household:

15

Assess the significance of the following factors in the selection of institutional care.

demographics:

living conditions:

quality of life:

16

Discuss elder abuse and its effects on society.:

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