Leonardo Finds That as He Has Reached Middle Age, His

question 111

Multiple Choice

Leonardo finds that as he has reached middle age, his physical stamina has begun to wane, and he has been forced to shift his focus his leisure time interests away from golf and tennis toward reading and going to the theater. Peck would describe Leonardo's adjustment as centering on:

• A) socializing versus sexuality
• B) valuing wisdom versus valuing physical powers
• C) mental flexibility versus mental rigidity
• D) cathectic flexibility versus cathectic impoverishment

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Definitions:

Organ of Corti

A structure located on the basilar membrane inside the cochlea of the inner ear, containing hair cells that convert sound vibrations into neural signals.

Endolymph

The potassium-rich fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, important for hearing and balance.

Temporal Bone

A bone of the skull located at the sides and base of the skull, housing the structures of the middle and inner ear.

Organ of Hearing

The ear, which is responsible for detecting sound vibrations and converting them into neural signals for the brain.