Complete the following questions.
Review the:
Chapter-Memory and Basic Cognition,
Chapter-Complex Cognition,
Chapter- Typical Physical Aging and
Chapter-Disease, Illness, and Disorders.
Question 1. As one ages, some areas of cognition decline and some remain stable. Discuss two parts of cognition that decline and two parts that remain stable. What factors, in your opinion, can influence the speed of decline or stability and why.
Question 2. There are many hypothesis that try to explain the autobiographical memory bump. One is that it can relate to our self identity and personality. How would you further explain this hypothesis? How do you think it would help the aging adult with his/her identity.
Question 3. Explain three strategies that can help the aging adult improve his/her memory? Use real-world examples to illustrate the concepts.
Question 4. Briefly explain, in your own words, and give a "real-world" example that would apply to the aging individual for the following concepts:
Question 5. Discuss, in your own words, and provide "real-world" examples for two ways people experience primary aging, two ways people experience secondary aging, and two ways people experience tertiary aging. How do you think these developmental experiences would affect the person psychologically and socially?
Question 6. Explain, in your own words, the differences between menopause and andropause. Discuss physical, psychological, sexual, and social changes for each.
Question 7. There are many misconceptions about older people and their sexuality. Discuss a couple and explain why you think people feel this way about the elderly.