The Term Now Frequently Used by Gerontologists to Describe Adults

question 56

Multiple Choice

The term now frequently used by gerontologists to describe adults over the age of 75 is_______.

• A) young old
• B) disengaged
• C) decrepit
• D) late adulthood

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Definitions:

Motion Sickness

A condition in which the conflict between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement causes nausea, dizziness, and other symptoms.

Vestibular Senses

The sense responsible for providing the brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; it also helps with balance and maintaining posture.

Orientation

The awareness of one's self in relation to time, place, and identity, often used as a measure of one's mental state.

Vestibular Senses

A sensory system responsible for providing our brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; it helps with balance and eye movements.