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ch 13 human growth

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: become more farsighted as we age (short arm syndrome)
Conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma are not part of the normal aging process
Vision
: begins to gradually decline. often not as noticeable as vision.
Hearing impairments caused by environmental damage are not part of the normal aging process.
Hearing
a loss of bone mass that can cause brittle bones and increase the risk of fractures - as early as their 40's.
osteoporosis
It is believed that changes in the brain are responsible for cognitive slowing.
Two theories of how it occurs are the
neural network view and the information-loss view.
as neurons in the brain die, breaks in the neural networks develop.
The brain adapts by forming new synaptic connections (or bypasses) but they tend to be less efficient. (ex: road closed)
Neural Network View
: older adults experience greater loss of info as it moves through the cognitive system.
As a result, the whole system must slow down to compensate. (ex: copy of a copy)
Information-Loss View
sizing up real world situations and analyzing how best to achieve goals.
practical problem solving
Middle adults are often referred to as the ------because they are still caregivers of their own children but may also have to begin taking care of elderly parents
sandwich generation
because most of its members are in positions of authority. During this timeframe, adults tend to be at their peak earning potential
command generation
Current middle aged workers may face several challenges in their work life:
Globalization of work (multiple workers from different ethnic and national backgrounds)
Rapid developments in IT (computer skills more and more important)
Downsizing of organizations (security is less guaranteed)
Pressure to choose early retirement
Concerns about pensions and health care
Mid-life career change (may be self motivated or not)
Reasons for mid-career reassessment
Not promoted as rapidly as hoped
Job is less desirable than anticipated
Feel abilities are underutilized
Changes in job
Fewer challenges
Considered more acceptable now
burnout
Characteristics of people more likely to suffer burnout
Idealistic
Highly motivated
Extremely competent (and realize can't make the impact they thought they could)
Early warning signs of burnout
Frequent anger, frustration and despair
Dread going to work
Emotionally withdrawn
Physically exhausted
Low morale
Mediocre performance
Absenteeism
Role overload
too many demands and expectations to handle in the time allowed
Role conflict
when demand and expectations of various roles conflict w/ each other
Role spillover
when demands or preoccupations of one role interfere w/ ability to carry out another role
an organized set of beliefs, practices, rituals an symbols that increases an individual's connection to a sacred or transcendent other (God, higher power, ultimate truth etc.)
Religion
the degree of affiliation with an organized religion, participation in its prescribed rituals and practices, connection with its beliefs and involvement in a community of believers.
Religiousness
experiencing something beyond oneself in a transcendent manner and living in a way that benefits others and society
Spirituality
Frankl believed that the three most distinct human qualities were
Spirituality (see earlier definition - not necessarily associated with religion)
Freedom
Responsibility
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