Which Is Not a Developmental Task of Late Adulthood

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which is not a developmental task of late adulthood?

• A)Adjusting to aging parents
• B)Adjusting to retirement and reduced income
• C)Coping with a partner's death
• D)Preparing for one's own death

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Definitions:

Distorted Speech

A modification of speech sounds that renders them unclear or unintelligible, often resulting from neurological disorders, hearing impairment, or environmental factors.

Wernicke Area

A region of the brain important for language comprehension, located in the posterior part of the temporal lobe, typically in the left hemisphere.

Aphasia

A condition characterized by the loss of the ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

Apraxia

A motor disorder caused by damage to the brain, in which individuals have difficulty with the motor planning to perform tasks or movements when asked, despite understanding the request and having the desire to perform the task.