Aging Is Often Associated with Xerostomia,a Condition Characterized By

question 11

Multiple Choice

Aging is often associated with xerostomia,a condition characterized by:

• A)vision disturbances.
• B)dry mouth and decreased salivary production.
• C)decreased sense of smell.
• D)problems chewing.

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Definitions:

Decrease

A reduction in size, quantity, or intensity of something.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Social Schema

Cognitive frameworks that help individuals quickly process and organize social information based on past experiences, aiding in understanding and predicting social situations.

Stereotyping

The act of categorizing individuals into groups and attributing generalized characteristics to them, often leading to oversimplified beliefs.