The Scientific Study of Changes That Occur in People as They

question 203

True/False

The scientific study of changes that occur in people as they age from conception to death is called gerontology.

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Definitions:

Cultural Relativity

The principle that an individual's beliefs and activities should be understood by others in terms of that individual's own culture.

'Etic' Abnormalities

Universal conditions or behaviors considered abnormal across different cultures.

Culture-Bound

Theory and data conditioned by a specific cultural background.

Cultural Perspective

A viewpoint that is shaped by the cultural context, including beliefs, values, and practices, influencing how individuals interpret the world.