Short-Term Memory Appears to Be Limited in the Number of Items

question 93

True/False

Short-term memory appears to be limited in the number of items it can hold and when it is full the insertion of new information will force out some of the old information in STM.

Recognize the socioemotional changes and challenges faced by older adults including cohabitation, marital satisfaction, and sexuality.

Appreciate the importance and dynamics of family and social support systems for the wellbeing of older adults.

Identify the psychological and cognitive changes associated with aging, including self-concept and personality traits.

Describe the concept of successful aging and the factors that contribute to it, including lifestyle choices and psychological resilience.

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Definitions:

DBT Therapist

A clinician trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation with concepts of distress tolerance, mindfulness, and acceptance.

Borderline Client

Refers to a client who has borderline personality disorder, characterized by emotional instability, intense relationships, and issues with self-image.

Dialectical World View

A perspective that emphasizes the interplay of opposites and the constant change in the world, seeking synthesis and balance.

Interrelatedness

The state of being connected or having mutual relationships with one another.