TERM 1
integrity versus despair
DEFINITION 1
Erikson's eighth and final stage of development, which
individuls experience in late adulthood. This involves
reflecting on the past and either piecing together a positive
review or concluding that one's life has not been well spent.
TERM 2
activity theory
DEFINITION 2
The theory that the more active and involved older adults
are, the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives.
TERM 3
socioemotional selectivity theory
DEFINITION 3
The theory that older adults become more selective about
their social networks. Because they place a high value on
emotional satisfaction, older adults often spend more time
with familar individuals with whom they have had rewarding
reltionships.
TERM 4
selective optimization with compensation
theory
DEFINITION 4
The theory that successful aging is related to three main
factors: selection, optimization, and compensation.
TERM 5
possible selves
DEFINITION 5
What individuals might become, what they would like to
become, and what they are afraid of becoming.
