DQ 5

CH. 17

1. Describe cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune system changes and sleep difficulties in late adulthood.

2. Discuss physical and mental abilities that are common in late adulthood.

3. How does memory change in late life?

CH. 18

1. How do sibling relationships and friendships change in late life?

2. Discuss the meaning of optimal aging.

3. According to Erikson, how does personality change in late adulthood?

4. Describe social theories of aging, including disengagement theory, activity theory, continuity theory, and socioemotional selectivity theory.

CH. 19

1. Explain how death education can help people cope with death more effectively.

2. Discuss controversies surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide.