DEVPSYCH ADULT

5 Concepts of Time/Age

1. Chronological

2. Biological

3. Perceived

4. Experienced

5. Social

What is Chronological Age

Objective time passing

• often reflective of development

  • chronological age = functional age

Maturational Theory

Developmental patterns are universal and biologically driven

What is Biological Assumption?

The assumption that it is mostly biology that drives development

What are the subtypes of biomarkers?

Functional and Physiological

What is a functional biomarker?

how one is doing in different domains such as vision, hearing, and walking

What are physiological biomarkers?

They measure physiological parameters such as blood pressure, brain size changes, and telomere shortening.

What is perceived time?

The brain does not perceive time in a linear fashion. As you age, time appears to pass faster.

What is experienced time?

The idea that time is not a succession of distinct points

Personal vs. Social aging

Personal aging is changes that occur within an individual. Social aging are the effects of a person’s exposure to a changing environment.

what is normative age-grading?

When certain events are judged based on when they happen and if that's considered normal, rather than biological factors

What is social time?

How societies structure time (and vice versa)

• social time is accelerating

What are the four principles of adult development and aging?

1. changes are continuous over the life span (continuity)

2. Only the survivors grow old

3. Individuality matters

4. “Normal” aging is different from disease

What are the two bonus principles of adult development and aging?

1. Development is about constraints and opportunities

2. Meaning Matters

What does the continuity principle of aging mean?

Individuals remain the “same” even though they change (ship of Theseus)

• development is a continuous process

• changes in adulthood build on early-life experience

• closely related to personal identity

What does the “only the survivors grow old” principle mean?

Aging individuals are increasingly self-selected

• outliving threats

• taking care of yourself and minimizing risky behaviour

What does the individuality principle of aging mean?

development can proceed in multiple directions within the same person (multidirectionality)

• inter and intra-individual differences

What is procedural memory?

Knowing how to do something (ex riding a bike)

What is declarative memory and what types of memory fall under it?

Knowing that.

Semantic: General knowledge

Episodic: Personal recollections (eg. wedding day)

What are the 6 discrete dimensions

1. purpose

2. values

3. efficacy

4. self-worth

5. mattering

6. comprehansion

What are some key factors in adult development? (8)

1. sex and gender

2. ethnicity

3. socioeconomic status

4. spiritual beliefs

5. location

6. amyloid plaques

7. nature and nurture

What are traits of grandiose narcissism?

assertiveness, exhibitionism, and manipulation

What are some traits of vulnerable narcissism?

Apparent lack of confidence, shyness, defensiveness, and hypoersensitivity