Theories of Psychosocial Aging

Description

PLEASE ANSWER ACCORDING TO QUESTIONS ASKED NOT IN AN ESSAY FORMAT

In this discussion you will explore two theories of psychosocial aging, the Continuity theory and the Competence and Environmental Press theory. You will also identify how social policies affect older adults in the United States.

Objectives:

Provide examples to illustrate the Continuity and Competence and Environmental Press theories of psychosocial aging
Discuss how social policies affect older adults in the United States

Instructions:

Step 1:

After reading the assigned chapters from the textbook and research using additional resources answer the following questions:
Describe the Continuity and Competence and Environmental Press theories. Provide examples to illustrate each theory. What strategies do you recommend for older adults to use to preserve or extend the intellectual stamina? How do ethnic and cultural factors influence how people behave in later life? What are your thoughts regarding retirement? Should age be a determining factor in retirement? What factors should be considered?
Be sure to address each of the following in your discussion post:
Describe Continuity Theory.
Provide an example.
Describe Competence and Environmental Press.
Provide an example.
What strategies do you recommend for older adults to use to preserve or extend their intellectual stamina?
Describe how ethnic and cultural factors influence behavior in late life.
Describe your thoughts on retirement.
Describe your position on age as a determining factor for retirement.
Describe what factors you think should be used to determine retirement.