PSY 402 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Bone Density, Hair Loss, Naturalistic Observation
27 Nov 2017
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Name and define the three methods for measures developmental change. One of them you are observing and the other you are creating change. Name and define the 3 theories of engagement in late adulthood. Activity - happy if they engage in social world, staying active. Continuity - based on personality aspect of introversion or extroversion. Name the 5 key features of the lifespan approach. Full height, proportional limbs, tend to be healthy, vigorous, energetic, peak of senses, brain wave patterns hit mature levels, hand-eye coordination peaks. Peak in terms of sports abilities, highlighted more in sports. When it comes to aging process, all three levels are affected. Skin loses elasticity and the result is wrinkling and sagging, starts in your 30s. 50s is when things start to sag. Issue of age spots - patches of pigmentation which starts a little later. Sun exposure: health concerns vs. appearance concerns. Skin wrinkles worse for women who smoke than men who smoke.
