Which Is a Developmental Task of Late Adulthood

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which is a developmental task of late adulthood?

• A) Selecting a partner
• B) Developing leisure-time activities
• C) Adjusting to decreased strength and loss of health
• D) Adjusting to aging parents

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Definitions:

Deduction

is a logical process wherein specific conclusions are drawn from general principles or premises.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by someone when they simultaneously possess conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Psychological Inconsistency

The state of holding conflicting cognitions (e.g., beliefs, attitudes) simultaneously, which can lead to discomfort and attempts to resolve the contradiction.

Induction

A logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.