Aging

Question 0

three components of successful aging

Answer 0

absence of disease
engagement with life
preseved cognitive and physical function

Question 1

predictors of well-being at age 70-80

Answer 1

absence of smoking or smoking less than 30 packs per year
absence of alcohol abuse
humor and ability to anticipate
warm marriage
absence of depression
good physical health

Question 2

biggest contributor to premature death

Answer 2

behavioral patterns 40%

Question 3

two types of coping

Answer 3

emotional focused: when situations cannot be changed

problem focused- when situations can be changed

Question 4

cognitive decline vs wisdown

Answer 4

wisdom (aka crystalized, verbal ability)-fluid

performance declines

Question 5

psychological processes of successful aging

Answer 5

selection
optimization
compensation

Question 6

selection

Answer 6

restriction to fewer life domains of function

Question 7

optimization

Answer 7

augmentation of reserves, maximize functioning

Question 8

compensation

Answer 8

use psychological and technological aids