Generations of Gerontologists Made Explicit the Distinction Between Normal Aging

question 15

Multiple Choice

Generations of gerontologists made explicit the distinction between normal aging and disease. What came under attack in the 1970s?

• A) gerontology as a profession
• B) gerontology as a discipline
• C) the "normalcy" of aging
• D) the "normalcy" of disease
• E) the concept of successful aging

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental unease felt by a person who simultaneously holds multiple conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Countertransference

A situation where a therapist, during the psychotherapy process, develops personal feelings toward the patient stemming from the therapist's own background.

Suppression

The conscious act of stopping oneself from thinking or feeling certain emotions.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.