I don't understand this psychology question?

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I showed it to my mom, too, but she doesn't understand it either.

"Describe the bio-psychosocial view of successful aging. Be sure to give examples of biological, psychological and social factors that facilitate a positive old age."

Rrr · Accepted Answer

"bio-psychosocial" lol

Just describe in your answer what allows for progression to "positive old age", falling under the categories:

Biological - physical health
Psychological - mental health
Social - interpersonal relationships and standing in society

? · Answer

So describe the bio-psychosocial view of successful aging. (You should have been taught what this means) 

Then use examples of the biological, psychological and social factors as evidence of of successful aging, being sure to use some from the bio-psychosocial view.

Roger · Answer

Just break it down in the context of positivity around the aging process, as opposed to a negative one (walking sticks, getting wrinkly, incontinence etc.)

Use examples for each of the three requirements e.g.

1. Biological - more medicines to counter age-related conditions
2. Psychological - older people are encouraged to be more active and retain an active role post-retirement, keeping their wellbeing elevated
3. Social - there are more clubs and societies for older people to take part in activities etc.

So on and so forth.

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