Until Recently,a Two-Stages-Of-Life Viewpoint Was Prevalent in Developmental Psychology

question 49

Multiple Choice

Until recently,a two-stages-of-life viewpoint was prevalent in developmental psychology.According to this perspective,physical and psychological functions were thought to _______________.

• A)develop over the entire life span reaching a peak point in older adulthood
• B)develop to a peak point in young adulthood but decline after that
• C)develop to a peak point in late middle-adulthood but decline after that
• D)develop to a peak point of middle-adulthood and remain stable after that

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Definitions:

Early Ambulation

The practice of encouraging patients to walk or perform certain activities soon after surgery or injury to promote recovery.

ROM Exercises

Range of Motion exercises designed to improve or maintain flexibility and movement in joints and muscles.

Ambulating

The act of walking or moving from one place to another under one's own power, often used in medical contexts to refer to patients regaining the ability to walk.

Safety Belt

A device used to secure an individual in a vehicle or equipment, minimizing injury in case of an accident or sudden stop.