HLTHAGE 1BB3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bone Density, Age 13, Health Promotion
28 Feb 2018
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Stereotype - a common misconception/overgeneralization of different groups of people. Negative - all older people are bad drivers. Positive all grandma"s make the best cookies. Prejudice pre-conceived notions revealing no facts or real truth. Discrimination - prejudice ideas in our heads that limit our actions. Ageism: prejudice or discrimination against people based on age - most often involves older people. Disengagement theory - mutual withdrawal of individual and society to restore balance to the system, universal and beneficial for individuals and society. Buffering theory - close connection to family with social networks can act as a buffer to help ease those disadvantages. Activity theory - engagement in activity facilitates adjustment to aging, assumes that any activity will suffice. Continuity theory - adjustment to aging involves maintaining a consistent sense of self with the past and continuity with activities and values from mid-life.
