Continuity Theory Uses

question 32

Multiple Choice

Continuity theory uses:

• A) a life course perspective to define normal aging and to distinguish it from pathological aging.
• B) role models to establish how successful older adults are aging.
• C) objective tests to measure the aging process.
• D) subjective tests to measure the aging process.

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Definitions:

Fertilisation

The fusion of gametes (egg and sperm) to initiate the development of a new individual organism.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage of embryonic development.

Egg

A reproductive cell produced by female organisms, capable of developing into a new individual upon fertilization.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.