Adulthood Psychology

Adulthood Psychology

Question 1

The seniors in the aging American population, have adopted a more open and positive attitude towards aging. They have expressed it as a time to be freer and explore some of the things they never thought they could have done. The stereotype surrounding this age period is being shunned in America by treating aging individuals, like normal people.

Question 2

If I were in this period, I would be the type of senior accepting that times have changed. Many of the things that bring stress and depression among individuals are denial that times do change. Therefore, I would love to be like Bruce Quick, who has already accepted times have changed, and some things he used to do; he cannot do them.

Question 3

Several factors impact longevity. Among the first of these factors is gender. Research has indicated females have a lower mortality rate as compared to men. Therefore, they live longer. The second factor is the genetic composition. Most people are affected by genetically inherited conditions, which impact their health, therefore, reducing their lifespan. The third factor contributing to longevity is prenatal or childhood conditions. It is often said that childhood condition depicts the type of people we become, and our health. And lastly, the fourth factor is social, economic status.

Question 4

Primary aging is referred to as the gradual process of bodily changes. (Anstey, Stankov,  & Lord, 2013). These changes are inevitable and lead to deterioration of body processes. They include; fading vision, impaired hearing and reduced ability to accommodate stress. On the other hand, secondary aging is one that is caused by illness. For instance, unable to walk due to some illness.

Question 5

Several generalizations are made about aging. However, the five generalizations from the assigned reading include marriage and divorce, widowhood, residence, older adults caregiving and cohabiting or remarried older adults.

Question 6

Generative versus stagnation is the seventh stage in the Erikson theory of psychosocial development. (Schoklitsch & Baumann, 2012). It takes place during middle adulthood. This is referred to as marking your marks, as indicated by  Erikson. Some ways to achieve this is by having preparedness for the future.

Reference

Anstey, K., Stankov, L., & Lord, S. (2013). Primary aging, secondary aging, and intelligence. Psychology and Aging, 8(4), 562.

Schoklitsch, A., & Baumann, U. (2012). Generativity and aging: A promising future research topic?. Journal of aging studies, 26(3), 262-272.