Deck 2: The Skin, Hair, and Nails

Question 1

Which of the following theories holds that aging is caused by replicated errors in cells that are intrinsic and predetermined?

A) Wear-and-tear theory
B) Error theory
C) Free radical theory
D) Programmed aging theory

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which theory of aging focuses on developmental changes that occur in the thymus gland?

A) Programmed aging theory
B) Cross-linking theory
C) Immunological theory
D) Error theory

Answer 2

C

Question 3

According to Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs, which of the following represents the correct order of needs, progressing from the most basic, which must be met first, to the more advanced?

A) Physiological/survival, esteem, belonging/affiliation, safety/security, self-actualization
B) Physiological/survival, safety/security, belonging/affiliation, esteem, self-actualization
C) Physiological/survival, safety/security, self-actualization, belonging/affiliation, esteem
D) Safety/security, physiological/survival, belonging/affiliation, esteem, self-actualization

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to Erikson's stage theory of development, which of the following is the developmental crisis of late adulthood?

A) Ego integrity vs. despair
B) Generativist vs. ego stagnation
C) Trust vs. mistrust
D) Socializing vs. sexualizing

Question 5

Which of the following are Peck's tasks for older age? Select all that apply.

A) Valuing wisdom vs. physical powers
B) Ego differentiation vs. work role preoccupation
C) Mental flexibility vs. mental rigidity
D) Body transcendence vs. body preoccupation
E) Ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation

Question 6

When you visit your grandmother, she often describes her own and her friends' health problems to you in great detail. Which of Peck's tasks of middle or older age best relates to this behavior?

A) Ego differentiation vs. work role preoccupation
B) Mental flexibility vs. mental rigidity
C) Body transcendence vs. body preoccupation
D) Ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation

Question 7

Describe some of the key characteristics of the developmental stage known as middle age.

Question 8

Describe some of the key characteristics of the developmental stage known as older age.