Psy 4072 Study GuideTopic: Introduction and Demographics & Cross-Cultural PerspectivesChapter 1- Ways of defining ageo Biological age Focus on organs and tissues Norm referenced Viewed in terms of declineo Psychological age Focus on adaptive capacity Inferred based on psychological measureso Social age Focuses on roles and “age-appropriate” behaviors in relation to societal expectations Its constructed - Social factors in adult development and aging- Demographic trends and implicationso Increasing numbers of older adults today and in the futureo Today 65+ are 12% of the population and life expectancy is 77 yearso In 2020 they will be 16%o In 2050 they will be 20-25%- Who is living longero US citizens, plus people in Europe, Scandinavia, and Japano 85+ is the fastest growing segment of the population- Ethnicity and agingo Based on race, religion, or national identityo Brings cultural expectations (roles, practices)- Double jeopardy hypothesiso Old age and minority status combine to increase discrimination in attitudes and serviceso Alternate view- age as the great leveler- Status and treatment of old people in traditional and modern societiesChapter 2 (pps 27-29 only)- Sociocultural models of development- Cross cultural issues (discussed in class)Topic: Research MethodsChapter 3- Why research methods are important to study- Concepts of intraindividual change, interindividual differences, cohort, cohort effect- Descriptive research designs, advantages and disadvantages- Sequential research designs- Correlational designs- Measurement issues in adult development and aging- Ethical issues in research- APA ethical principlesTopic: Physiological Aging and Sensation and PerceptionChapter 4- Theories of physiological aging (discussed in class)- Changes in appearance- Underlying physiological changes (cardiovascular system, lungs and pulmonary system, endocrine and immune systems, central nervous system)- Mobility- Bodily control systems- Sensation and perception (definitions, vision, audition, taste and smell, touch and somesthetic senses)- Behavioral slowingTopic: HealthChapter 5 (pps 98-111 only)- Longevity (concepts of life span and life expectancy; historic perspectives, factors affecting longevity)- Illnesses (acute and chronic, pattern of gender differences)- Arthritis, osteoporosis- Diseases of the cardiovascular system- Peripheral vascular disease- Disorders of the musculoskeletal system- Cancer (causes, different types, treatments)45 questions1/3rd from the lecture1/3rd straight from book1/3rd