Strength and Vulnerability Integration Theory Posits That Aging Is Associated

question 51

Multiple Choice

Strength and Vulnerability Integration Theory posits that aging is associated with _______ ability to regulate emotions due to several factors, including: ______________.

• A) decreased ; increasing stressors and increased activation of the HPA axis
• B) increased ; possession of a time-limited perspective with greater emphasis on emotionality ; meaningful goals, increased present-moment awareness, strength based appraisal of information
• C) decreased ; increasing stressors, slower processing speed, proneness to rumination
• D) increased ; increased time to make social connections, consider various ways of meeting needs, avoiding stressors, and coping with existing stressors
• E) decreased ; increasing stressors, slower processing speed, proneness to rumination and increased activation of the HPA axis

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Definitions:

Chondroblasts

Cells that actively produce the components of the extracellular matrix, leading to the formation of cartilage tissue.

Growth Spurt

A growth spurt refers to a rapid increase in height and weight that typically occurs during puberty.

Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced predominantly by the ovaries and testes that regulate secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions.

Puberty

A phase of development in which a child's body becomes capable of reproduction, marked by physical changes and hormonal fluctuations.