Assignment 4

Assignment 4:  Respond to all questions in this assignment.

Q1

1. Describe the two basic tasks of adulthood. Explain how these tasks fit into Erikson and Maslow’s theories.

2. Discuss homogamy and how it might help a marriage succeed.

Q2:

1. Briefly describe the four measures of health in middle age.

2. Discuss the major health risk factors in this stage of life and possible means of prevention or amelioration of those risks.

Q3:

1. Explain Sternberg’s three types of intelligence and give several examples of each.

2. Briefly describe expertise. Discuss how it shows up in cognition, age, and daily life.

Q4:

1. Describe the various family relationships found in middle age. Include some of the pitfalls and benefits of these relationships in your discussion.

2. Explain what is meant by the term “sandwich generation”. Differentiate the myths from the possible realities affecting this generation.

Q5:

1. Define ageism and give an example of how it can be seen in the media.

2. Briefly explain the wear and tear theory of aging. Describe the different areas of function or physicality that are affected by aging.

Q6:

1. Describe the differences between explicit and implicit memory.

2. What do we mean when we refer to someone as suffering from dementia? Briefly describe different causes of dementia.

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• Page Length: 6-12 pages
• Paper Format: 12 pt font, double spaced. Times New Roman or Arial.
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