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Question 1. Is workplace discrimination and ageism still prevalent today? What laws are in place to protect individuals from age discrimination related to employment? List at least five advantages and disadvantages (each) of hiring an older worker.
Question 2. How do relationships change with age? Might Sternberg's triangular theory of love differ between an 18-year-old couple and a 50-year-old couple? Provide examples.
Based on the literature, list six key factors that contribute to healthy relationship dynamics.
Question 3. Some research shows that lonely people are more likely to have an early death than those with close relationships. Do you agree with this? Can one find happiness and longevity outside of a romantic relationships? If so, how?
Question 4. Think about an older person whom you have known over a long period of time. What personality characteristics appear to have been stable over time? What characteristics have changed? Do Erikson's stages match your experiences and what you have observed in this person? If not, what changes might you make to Erikson's theory (e.g., ages of the stages, or missing stages)?
Question 5. Midlife Crisis is a key "Idea" in life transition theories. What does it mean and how accurate is it really? What do the experts vs the media say?
Question 6. How does the person-environment theories apply to your own living situation? For the average college student? Can you draw any parallels between your college life moves (to college and around campus) and the information on adjustment to moves and relocation for the elderly that is discussed in the text?
Question 7. What are the pros and cons of nursing homes? What would be the hardest part of residing in a nursing home, in your opinion? Would there be any benefits? Be sure to integrate information from the chapter readings.
Question 8. Discuss, the clinical definition of death. Discuss if the biopsychosocial model should influence debates about dying and death. Back your claim with research.