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genetic programming theory
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belief that animals/humans are born w/biological clock to predetermine life span
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cross-linking theory
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belief that cellular division is threatened due to radiation/chemical reaction
agent attaches itself to DNA strand & prevents normal parting of strands during mitosis cross-linking agents accumulate over time & cause body organs/systems to fail |
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free radicals
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highly reactive molecules w/extra electrical charge
generated from oxygen metabolism can damage proteins/enzymes/DNA by replacing molecules containing useful bio info w/faulty molecules |
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disengagement theory
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belief that aging is a process in which society & the individual withdraw from each other
seen as mutually beneficial to aging individual & society developed by Cumming & Henry |
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activity theory
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belief that aging individual should continue middle-age lifestyle
basically denies existence of old age as long as possible |
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continuity theory
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AKA developmental theory
personality of individual continues to effect behavior throughout life cycle |
