Friendships Become More Intense and ____ Over the Years of Middle

question 146

Short Answer

Friendships become more intense and ____ over the years of middle childhood.

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Definitions:

Dementia

A category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, significantly affecting daily functioning.

Alzheimer's disease

A progressive neurological disorder causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to severe impairment.

Frontotemporal dementia

A form of dementia characterized by progressive degeneration of the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the brain, affecting personality, behavior, and language.

Prodromal period

The phase early in the development of a disease, showing initial symptoms but not yet the full-blown clinical picture.