Life-Span Developmentalists Who Focus on Adult Development and Aging Describe

question 32

Multiple Choice

Life-span developmentalists who focus on adult development and aging describe life-span development in terms of four "ages." The "third age" in this conceptualization spans from

• A) adolescence to prime adulthood.
• B) twenties through fifties.
• C) approximately 60 to 79 years of age.
• D) approximately 80 years to the time of death.

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Definitions:

Autopsy

A thorough examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present.

Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder

A condition characterized by cognitive decline or impairment resulting from cerebrovascular problems, such as a stroke, affecting the brain's blood supply.

Stroke

A medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing possible paralysis, speech difficulties, and cognitive impairments.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and ultimately, loss of the ability to carry out simple tasks.