When Older Adults Do Not Have Enough Time to Process

question 9

Multiple Choice

When older adults do not have enough time to process their grief from one loss before another occurs, they are subject to:

• A)Being in denial
• B)Having bouts of anger
• C)Starting unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking alcohol
• D)Bereavement overload
• E)Senescence

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, responsible for processing auditory information and involved in memory and emotion.

TMS

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.

Virtual Lesions

A technique in neuroscience research where brain activity is temporarily disrupted in a specific area to study the effects on behavior or cognitive functioning.

Painless Technique

A method or procedure that does not cause any discomfort or pain to the individual.