Common Theories of Aging Crossword

Developmental stage in the last stage of life, the task is acceptance of life and one's own lifestyle
Aging takes place when more and more cells can no longer regenerate
Persons inherit a genetic program that determines their specific life expectancy
Aging occurs as a result of less protection from infection or disease and the immune system destroying body cells that it misreads as defective or foreign
In the metabolism of the body to produce energy, extra electrons are released that build up in the body
Cells of the body wear out from internal and external stress
Theory states aging is a process in which older adults and society gradually withdraw from each other to the mutual satisfaction of both
Theory states aging is reduced interaction between older adults and society as a result of decreasing value that interaction has for both.
Theory states older adults develop a positive concept of self as a result of maintaining ongoing social interactions
Theory states personality remains the same and behavior becomes more predictable as people age
Theories attempt to explain why the body ages
Theories attempt to give reasons for the responses and interactions adults have with society