Briefly Describe PESTEL Analysis and How It Can Be Used

question 21

Essay

Briefly describe PESTEL analysis and how it can be used in the current Canadian context.

Recognize the importance of promoting independence and respecting dignity in elderly care.

Understand risk factors and signs of common health issues in older adults.

Comprehend the psychological and social needs of the elderly, including Erikson's theory.

Recognize the role of environmental and lifestyle adaptations in supporting older adult independence.

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Definitions:

Photographic Memory

A rare ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in great detail after only a few instances of exposure, without using mnemonics.

Classical Conditioning

A type of learning in which we link two or more stimuli; as a result, to illustrate with Pavlov’s classic experiment, the first stimulus (a tone) comes to elicit behavior (drooling) in anticipation of the second stimulus (food).

Implicit Memories

Memories that are not consciously recalled but influence behaviors and knowledge, such as procedural memory for tasks.

Echoic Memory

A subtype of sensory memory that retains auditory information, allowing sounds to be remembered for a short period after they are heard.