Reference no: EM133510232
Learning Objective:
Examine and critically evaluate both theories and empirical findings in development (from conception through death)
Identify, discuss, compare, and contrast cultural norms and values that influence development at different ages (e.g., childbirth, attachment, child-rearing, gender roles, relationship patterns, views of older adulthood, and death and dying).
Assignment
Answer each question thoroughly:
1. What are some of the main gender differences in aging and life expectancy?
2. How can the decline in the senses (taste, hearing, vision) impact an individual's physical health and social well-being?
3. Describe how sleep patterns change in late adulthood, and what may contribute to sleep disturbances for men or women.
4. Describe the recommended lifestyle practices to enhance the quality of health and lifestyle in late adulthood.
5. Describe how attention and memory ability change in late adulthood, including changes to each of the memory abilities (procedural, semantic, episodic, working, source memory, selective, and divided attention).
6. How does the brain change overall in late adulthood, and specifically, what are the changes to the hippocampus and cerebellum areas?
7. How are neurons changing in late adulthood?
8. Describe the physical and cognitive processes of Alzheimer's disease including some of the risk factors and things that may contribute to reducing the risks.
9. Describe how cognitive functioning changes in late adulthood?
10. Describe how self-concept and self-esteem change in late adulthood.
11. Describe the pattern of marital satisfaction in late adulthood and any contributing factors.
12. Based on Erikson's theory, describe the critical psychosocial task that applies to late adulthood and how it may impact one's feelings about death.
13. Describe the different types of living options (home, assisted living, nursing home, with a family member, group home) in late adulthood and the general differences between each with regard to emotional functioning for the individual and their family.