The Clinical Term for Age-Related Farsightedness (The Inability to Focus

question 78

Short Answer

The clinical term for age-related farsightedness (the inability to focus the lens on close objects, such as in reading small print) is:

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Definitions:

Cognitive Artifacts

Intellectual tools passed down from generation to generation that may assist in learning within societies.

Selective Optimization With Compensation

A strategy that involves focusing on and optimizing strengths while compensating for declines or weaknesses, often used in the context of aging.

Robert Sternberg

An American psychologist best known for his theory on love and intelligence, including the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence which outlines analytical, creative, and practical aspects of intelligence.