Aging and development exam one

What is Gerontology?

The scientific study of aging from maturity through old age.

What is ageism?

discrimination against older adults based on age.

What is plasticity?

creation of new neural connections

What is biological development?

Genetic development

What is psychological development?

cognitive, emotional, personality

What Sociocultural development?

interpersonal, societal, cultural and ethnic

What is Life cycle forces?

the same events can impact people differently at different stages in the lifespan (context).

What is Primary aging?

normal, disease free development during adulthood

What is secondary aging?

developmental changes that are related to disease, lifestyle, environment.

What is tertiary aging?

rapid losses that occur shortly before death.

What is chronological age?

time since our birth

What is percieved age?

 age you think of yourself as

What is Biological age?

functioning of vital organ systems

What is pyschological age?

functional level of psychological abilities (memory, intelligence, feelings, motivation, etc.).

What is sociocultural age?

roles adopted in relation to society based on age.

What is experimental design?

• Random assignment to conditions

• Manipulation of IV→DV

What is correlational design?

• Relationship/association

• Researcher does not alter experience

What are two developmental designs?

Cross-sectional

Longitudinal