Exam 28: Troutman-Jordans Theory of Successful Aging

Gerotranscendence is believed to cause a new understanding of fundamental questions regarding one's existence and a change in the way one perceives one's self and the world.

Which dimension of age related changes is believed to lessen one's concern or fear of death?

Creativity, positive and negative affect and personal control are all output responses indicative of gerotranscendence.

Which of the following is considered an age related change that occurs with gerotranscendence. Select all that apply.

All of the following are considered indicators of functional performance mechanisms EXCEPT:

What role does spiritual connectedness play in developing an older person's spiritual perspective according to Troutman-Jordan's Theory of successful aging?

The three measureable outputs for the coping processes consist of the cognitive, behavioral and affective responses

______________________ describe(s) the innate and enduring character features that may enhance or impair an individual's ability to adapt to change and to problem-solving (

_______________________ describe(s) the use of conscious awareness and choice as an adaptive response to cumulative physiological and physical losses with subsequent functional deficits occurring because of aging.

__________________________ occur(s) when there is a major shift in the person's worldview, where a person examines their place within the world and in relation to others