The Emotional Focus of Older Adults Has Led Carstensen to Term

question 104

Short Answer

The emotional focus of older adults has led Carstensen to term their bias in emotional valence the ____________

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly, or have certain thoughts repeatedly, leading to significant distress or impairment.

Phototherapy

Treatment for depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, informally called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), through which the client is exposed to high-intensity light each day.

Paraprofessional

An individual who assists professionals, particularly in educational and healthcare settings, but does not have the licensure or credentials of fully qualified professionals.

Schizophrenic Episode

A schizophrenic episode refers to a period of intensified symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking or behavior.