What Areas of Functioning Are Most in Need of Further

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Essay

What areas of functioning are most in need of further research on aging? What would be the theoretical
implications of such research? What would be the practical implications of the findings derived from this
research?

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Definitions:

Adopted Children

Adopted children are those who have been legally taken into a family different from their birth parents, and raised as a member of that family.

Biological Parents

The individuals from whom one has inherited genetic material, typically referred to as a biological mother and father.

Adoptive Parents

Individuals or couples who become the legal parents of a child through the process of adoption, assuming responsibility for their welfare and upbringing.

Impoverished Environments

Conditions or settings lacking in resources, stimulation, and opportunities, which can negatively affect development and well-being.