The Subfield of Psychology Concerned with the Psychological Disorders in Later

question 127

True/False

The subfield of psychology concerned with the psychological disorders in later life is known as geriatrics.

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Definitions:

Endotherm

An animal that uses metabolic energy to maintain a constant body temperature despite variations in environmental temperature (e.g., birds and mammals). Compare with ectotherm.

Structural Adaptation

Physical features of an organism that have evolved to help it survive or thrive in its environment.

Feathers

Specialized skin growths in birds, contributing to flight, insulation, and display.

Maintaining Temperature

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal temperature within certain limits despite external environmental changes.