At What Age Does the Incidence of Stroke More Than

question 39

Multiple Choice

At what age does the incidence of stroke more than double for each successive decade of life?

• A)45
• B)55
• C)65
• D)75

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A stage of cognitive development in children, proposed by Piaget, occurring roughly between the ages of 7 and 12, during which children gain a better understanding of mental operations and physical concepts.

Middle Childhood

The developmental stage between early childhood and adolescence, typically from ages 6 to 12, marked by increased cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Formal Operational

A stage of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget, occurring from adolescence onwards, when individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

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