Bilateral Activation in Older Adults May Serve a Functional and Supportive

question 9

Multiple Choice

Bilateral activation in older adults may serve a functional and supportive role in their _____ functioning.

• A) conscious
• B) unconscious
• C) cognitive
• D) cultural

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Definitions:

Constructively

Acting in a way that is helpful, positive, and aimed at contributing to growth or improvement.

Dysfunctional Family Systems

Families characterized by conflict, misbehavior, and often child neglect or abuse, which do not provide a healthy environment for emotional, physical, or social development.

Rigid

Characterized by inflexibility or an unwillingness to change opinions, behaviors, or practices.

Masking Fears

The act of hiding or suppressing one's true fears or anxieties, often through outwardly confident or indifferent behavior.