What Do the Disuse Hypothesis and the Engagement Hypothesis Have

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Essay

What do the disuse hypothesis and the engagement hypothesis have to say about the course of cognitive decline over the adult life span?

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Definitions:

Moral

Being related to principles of right and wrong behavior, moral often refers to the ethical judgments and actions considered acceptable by a society or individual.

Ethical

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these, often guiding conduct in personal and professional contexts.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing behaviors, thoughts, and patterns of social interaction.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory that seeks immediate gratification of needs and desires without consideration for the moral or societal constraints.