A Change Noted in Late Adulthood Is That People Begin

question 38

True/False

A change noted in late adulthood is that people begin to become depressed more because they correctly perceive that they have a shorter future than do younger adults.

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Definitions:

Open-Angle Glaucoma

A common form of glaucoma characterized by a gradual increase in the intraocular pressure that can lead to optic nerve damage and loss of vision, usually with open anterior chamber angles.

Peripheral Vision

The ability to see objects outside the direct line of vision, encompassing the edges of the field of view.

Tunnel Vision

A condition where peripheral vision is reduced or lost, literally or metaphorically, making it seem as though one is looking through a tunnel.

Increased Pressure

A condition where the force exerted by a fluid against a surface is higher than normal.