The Three Factors in Rowe and Kahn's (1997) Model of Successful

question 28

True/False

The three factors in Rowe and Kahn's (1997) model of successful aging include (1) avoiding disease and disability, (2) high cognitive and physical functioning, and (3) engagement with life.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebellum

A major feature of the hindbrain of all vertebrates responsible for motor control, and possibly also some cognitive functions.

Acquired Reflexes

Learned reflex actions that develop as a result of repeated exposure to a stimulus, differing from innate reflexes present at birth.

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism in organisms that controls the timing of various biological functions, such as sleep-wake cycles and hormonal changes.