Explain the Relevance of Individual Difference, Normal Expectation, and Normal

question 53

Essay

Explain the relevance of individual difference, normal expectation, and normal versus abnormal findings in the context of the study of successful aging. Identify and discuss some of the problems or limitations with this approach.

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Definitions:

Hegemony

Term developed by Antonio Gramsci to describe the cultural aspects of social control, whereby the ideas of the dominant group are accepted by all.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or gender.

Toxic Waste Dumps

Sites designated for the disposal of hazardous materials, which pose risks to environmental health and public safety.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, according to the World Health Organization.