Describe the Physical Changes and Cognitive Changes Associated with Aging

question 157

Essay

Describe the physical changes and cognitive changes associated with aging and the evidence on Alzheimer's disease.

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Definitions:

Overactive Id Impulses

An excessive dominance of the id's basic instincts and drives, particularly those related to pleasure and immediate gratification, in one's psyche.

Humanistic Theorist

A psychologist or scholar who emphasizes individual potential, self-actualization, and the importance of personal growth and experience.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorist

A psychologist specializing in a therapy that explores the interconnection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to address and modify dysfunctional patterns.

Client-Centered Therapy

The humanistic therapy developed by Carl Rogers in which clinicians try to help clients by being accepting, empathizing accurately, and conveying genuineness.