Chapter 2

Research on aging can be divided into two main approaches: __________ and __________.

Qualitative and Quantitative.

In the mechanistic model of aging, the body is viewed as __________.

a machine.

Good habits such as eating well and exercising can __________ the quality of aging.

increase.

Exercise helps to decrease decline in __________ function.

cognitive.

A contextual approach to research looks at human behavior in __________.

context.

According to Viktor Frankl, abnormal behavior in an abnormal situation is __________ behavior.

normal.

The lifespan development model states that development is __________.

ongoing.

In research, correlation does not equal __________.

causation.

Qualitative research cannot be __________ because it focuses on personal experiences.

generalized.

Quantitative research involves using __________ to determine relationships between variables.

numbers.

In quasiexperimental designs, you can find __________, but not causation.

correlation.

A strong negative correlation is reflected by a value of __________ and up.

-0.75.

Freud's theories were criticized due to his __________ sampling methods.

skewed.

To achieve proper sampling in research, at least __________ people per variable is recommended.

The rise of older adults engaging in sexual activity has led to an increase in __________ among the elderly.

STDs.

Development is said to be __________, meaning it can change and adapt over time.

plastic.

If an individual has been raised with abandonment issues, they may __________ those patterns without seeking help.

repeat.

The body responds differently to aging, such as slower metabolism rates at __________ compared to when one is 40.