PSYC 4072 : Exam 1
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German empire in the 1800"s: as a result of the limitation psychologists argue for a multi-dimensional prospective, birren said we need to look at these 3 different ways to look at age, 1. Biological age (viewed in terms of decline)processes that incorporate the changes within the body associated with the passage of time that alter the body"s functions and structures. The quality of functioning of the individual"s organ systems: 2. Psychological age (viewed in terms of maintaining and improving) processes that involve cognition, personality and emotions. The quality of the individuals functioning intelligence, memory and learning ability: 3. Social age: looking at the roles and behaviors of the individual based on what we expect a person of that age to do. Occupying certain social roles: within this model, the concept of identity will have a central role. Increasing #s of older adults today and in the future. In 1900"s: people > 65 made up only 4% of the us population.
