Exam 2: Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood

Continuity theory example- stem An older adult couple in your neighborhood retired from their jobs as teachers but continue to work in the community as school volunteers.It seems as if they enjoy maintaining similar roles that they had when they were working.They would be a good example of which role satisfaction theory of aging?

Free radicals- choice According to one random error theory of aging,the _________ are unstable molecules that bond to other molecules,causing cells to misfuntion.

Genome-wide linkage study- choice The behavioral genetics method in which genetic researchers study the entire genomes of family members who seem to have a higher risk of developing a particular disorder is known as what type of study?

Initiative example- choice A man in his 50s finds that he does his best work when he allows himself to daydream or even take a break and play a video game.According to Erikson,this man would be high in the quality of:

Multiple jeopardy- stem The multiple jeopardy hypothesis proposes that ageism will be most severe for people who have which characteristic?

FOXO gene- choice Researchers are identifying a possible genetic candidate for determining longevity known as the _________ gene.

Identity balance example- choice A person using the process of identity balance would have which reaction to age-related changes in physical functioning?

Gompertz curve- stem The Gompertz curve shows the relationship between:

Gompertz Curve- choice The ________ curve illustrates the relationship between death rate and age for different species.

Terror management theory- choice As proposed by terror management theory,the cause of ageism can be traced to:

Multiple threshold model- stem The multiple threshold model of aging predicts that people will experience challenges to their identities as they get older in a ______________ manner.

Ageism example from WHO The ageist stereotype that older adults are "past their sell-by date," according to the World Health Organization,is refuted by the fact that:

Organismic model example- choice A research lab that focuses on studying the aging process is attempting to find the specific set of genes that control aging at the cellular level.It is likely that the researchers in this lab are operating from the ____________ model of development.

Disengagement theory- choice The idea that older adults are much more satisfied with their lives when they are able to leave behind their former social roles and involvements is consistent with which role adjustment theory?

Isolation concept- choice People who find it difficult to establish long-lasting,mutually satisfying,close relationships would be considered,in Erikson's theory,to be high on which specific quality?

Resveratrol- choice Some research evidence suggests that drinking red wine can slow the aging because it contains:

Organismic model- stem Organismic models of development are most likely to include which types of aging theories?

Mechanistic model- choice The greatest emphasis on the environment is associated with which model of development?

Identity assimilation example- choice A 70-year-old who refuses to think of herself as hearing impaired even though she truly has difficulty hearing conversations at ordinary levels,would be considered to show which identity process?

SNPs- choice In genome-wide association studies on genetic causes of aging,researchers are seeking to identify genetic variations in sequences of amino acids known as: