externalizing problems

CH5-6 terms

Hostile aggression (sometimes termed affective, impulsive, or retaliatory aggression) is an angry, unplanned act that intends to harm another person.

Which statement is TRUE of the psychosocial development of typical 2- to 5-year-olds? They have immodest self-concepts.

The best social activities

• Going out to eat. We all have to eat, and enjoying a meal with friends can be one of life’s greatest pleasures.
• Board games. Grab your friends and host a board game night.
• Meeting up for coffee.
• Movie nights.
• Pick-up sports.
• Volunteering together as a group.
• Video games.
• Hiking.

Four types of social activities—Altruism, Creativity, Game, and Motion—were identified. The purpose of social activities included enjoyment, relaxation, stimulation, and belongingness.

There are several benefits to being socially active, including:

• Improved social skills.
• Improved academic performance.
• Positive attitude.
• Enhanced self-esteem.
• Connection to peers, groups, and your community.
• Reduced risk of illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementias.

Social & Recreational Activities

• Music therapy.
• Community outings.
• Tai Chi.
• Pet visitation.
• Arts and crafts.
• Exercises.
• Musical performances.
• Baking class.

Check out these great options, which you may find at your local senior living community.

• Group Exercise Classes.
• Wii Sports.
• Walking Clubs.
• Gardening Clubs.
• Book Clubs.
• Life Story Exercises.
• Lectures and Continuing Ed Classes.
• Art Classes.

Top 5 tips for organising activities for older people

1. Make memories. Focus on planning an event that participants are going to remember long after it ends.
2. Avoid patronising activities.
3. Plan with others.
4. Familiarise yourself with participants.
5. Include participants of all ages.

9 great activities for seniors with limited mobility

1. Spend time reading. Reading is a fantastic activity for older adults.
2. Explore a variety of hobbies.
3. Exercise regularly.
4. Get creative.
5. Spend time outdoors.
6. Have fun with happy visitors.
7. Play games!
8. Enjoy movies, TV shows, or music.

Five Great Games to Play With Your Elderly Loved Ones

• 1.) Chess and Checkers.
• 2.) Word Games (Scrabble, Boggle, Crossword Puzzles, etc.)
• 3.) Card Games (Bridge, Spades, etc.)
• 4.) Board Games (Chutes and Ladders, Connect Four, Othello, etc.)
• 5.) Jigsaw Puzzles.
• Companions for Seniors is Here to Help.

Best Video Games for Seniors

• Wii Sports combines the best of two things; light exercise and mental activity.
• Get The Wii Sports Bundle (Console + Game)
• Get Wii Sports (Game Only)
• Get Super Mario 3D World (Requires Wii U Console)
• Get Super Mario 3D Land (Requires Nintendo 3DS)
• Get World of Warcraft*

Plus, social activity promotes an active and fulfilling life.

• Mahjong. Seniors boost brain health and alleviate loneliness by playing online games, like Mahjong.
• Scrabble. Scrabble is ideal for seniors who love a word challenge.
• Chess.
• Jigsaw Puzzles.
• Treasure Hunt.
• Daily Word Search.
• Checkers.
• Solitaire.

Seniors Enjoy Better Emotional Health from Playing Video Games. A study conducted by North Carolina State University has shown seniors who play video games regularly or even occasionally report better overall emotional well-being.

Wii-based programs are an option for older adults who prefer to exercise at home. Evidence from research studies shows that Wii-based training is comparable to other exercise programs for improving balance in older adults. Exercises that improve balance control can help decrease the chance of suffering a fall.

An AARP survey found that the number of adults over 50 who play videogames grew to 50.6 million in 2019 from 40.2 million in 2016 — and more women play than men. I’m one of them. I recently gave videogames a try during the pandemic as a way to connect with my 30-year-old nephew, Jared.

The organization’s 2015 report, titled “Gamers Over 50 Study: You’re Never Too Old to Play,” found that 80 percent of these gamers play at least once a week, while 45 percent play every day. Theoretically, those numbers should only increase as a generation raised on PCs and early consoles ages.

As generations have grown up with video games a normal part of life, the age of the average gamer also increases. During a 2020 survey, 38 percent of video game players still come from the 18 to 34 age demographic, and six percent are 65 years and older.

For adults age 60-69, game play grew three percentage points, from 41 percent in 2016 to 44 percent in 2019. Among those age 70 and older, there was a two-percentage point increase in game play, from 37 percent to 39 percent. While they are playing for fun, these adults also are adding up to big business.

While there isn’t a consensus on how many hours of video games (and general screen time) is too much, the finding by Twenge and her colleagues that more than five hours per day is excessive seems reasonable.

In fact, a study from Oxford University has found quite the opposite, and that playing four hours of video games every day is actually good for your mental health!

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Gaming addiction is a compulsive mental health disorder that can cause severe damage to one’s life. It’s common for a video game addict to spend over 10 hours a day gaming, usually well into the night, and many suffer from sleep deprivation 2.

Playing video games every single day can affect you physically, socially, and behaviorally. Plenty of people think engaging in this type of screen time is unquestionably terrible for you, while others believe there are clear reasons everyone should get on their Nintendos and play at least a little bit.

Yes. As a 14 year old teenager I can assure you that 5 hours is fine (I usually play about double) as long as you get adequate sleep and physical activity. Video games do not negatively affect the brain and are in fact a great way to relieve stress.