As an Individual Goes into the Later Years of Life

question 27

True/False

As an individual goes into the later years of life the cephalocaudal law of developmental direction will reverse, with the individual losing control from the feet to the head. Changes in walking gait are an example of this.

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Definitions:

Unconsciously

Performing actions or having thoughts and feelings without being aware of them.

Communicate

The process of conveying information, feelings, or ideas from one individual or group to another through various means, verbal or nonverbal.

Curve Of Forgetting

A theory describing how information is lost over time when there is no attempt to retain it, typically showing a steep decline in memory retention within the first 24 hours.

Remember

The ability to recall information, experiences, or people from the past.