Overview
Can you answer the questions 1-7 from chapter 7, and 8-10 from chapter 8.
- Explain what fluid and crystalized intelligences are. Be specific about what they are, their paths, what mental abilities are associated with each etc
- Summarize the information in the Current Controversies box on pages 216-217. What does it say about education and lifestyle with regards to intelligence?
- Explain in detail Project ACTIVE. While you do not need to include a picture of the model ( as shown on page 219) please explain
- Piaget's theory: Piaget is one of the more prominent lifespan theorists so it makes sense that he is included in an aging class. You should have already had basic Piaget in Lifepsan so please first, summarize all of Piaget's stages and what happens at each stage. include major milestones and ages. ( sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational and formal operations)
- Now for PIaget discuss adulthood BEYOND Formal operations. Discuss post formal thought, what it is about, including reflective judgment as well as stages of pre reflective thought. Include an explanation of Table 7.2 Description of the stages of reflective judgment
- Explain expertise and how it relates to crystalilzed intelligence. What is the role of lifelong learning for adults?
- Discuss creativity and wisdom as part of adult cognition.
- Define stereotypes. Explain in detail the role of stereotypes for older adults. In what categories do stereotypes happen for older adults ( Physical etc), especially negative ones. Explain implicit stereotyping as well as stereotype threat. What about positive stereotypes?
- How does one's social beliefs change with age? What influences self-perceptions of aging across adulthood? Include information about labeling theory and resilience theory
- Discuss and explain primary and secondary control strategies. Give a couple of examples. What do the critics say about primary control