The major objection to the disengagement theory is that the theory:
a. justifies ageism.
b. addresses the diversity of older adults.
c. does not clarify the aging process.
d. diminishes the self-esteem of the older adult.
Question 2The nurse explains that psychosocial theories differ from biologic theories in that psychosocial theories:
a. focus on methods to delay the aging process.
b. are directed at decreasing depression in the older adult.
c. are organized to enhance the perception of aging.
d. attempt to explain responses to aging process.
Question 3The nurse describes the neuroendocrine theory of aging as a complex process of:
a. relating thyroid function to age-related changes.
b. the effects of adrenal corticosteroids, which inhibit aging process.
c. stimulation and/or inhibition of the hypothalamus, causing age-related changes.
d. adrenal medulla inhibition of epinephrine, causing age-related changes.
Question 4The nurse assesses that the patient who uses good health-maintenance practices believes in the aging theory known as the:
a. wear-and-tear theory.
b. free radical theory.
c. neuroendocrine theory.
d. molecular theory.
Question 5The theory that identifies an unstable molecule as the causative factor in aging is the:
a. free radical theory.
b. molecular theory.
c. neuroendocrine theory.
d. crosslink theory.
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