Psychology 13th edition chapter 5
, menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS-the time of natural cessation of menstruation; also
refers to the biological changes a woman
experiences as her ability to reproduce declines
neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) - CORRECT ANSWERS-acquired (not lifelong)
disorders marked by cognitive deficits; often related to Alzheimer's
disease, brain injury or disease, or substance abuse. Also called dementia in older
adults.
Alzheimer's disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-a neurocognitive disorder marked by
neural plaques, often with onset after age 80, and entailing a
progressive decline in memory and other cognitive abilities.
Social Clock - CORRECT ANSWERS-the culturally preferred timing of social events
such as marriage, parenthood, and retirement.
By age 65, a person would be most likely to experience a
cognitive decline in the ability to - CORRECT ANSWERS-recall and list all the important
terms and concepts in a
chapter.
Freud defined the healthy adult as one who is able to love
and work. Erikson agreed, observing that the adult
struggles to attain intimacy and... - CORRECT ANSWERS-generativity.
Contrary to what many people assume... - CORRECT ANSWERS-positive feelings tend
to grow after midlife.
adolescence - CORRECT ANSWERS-the transition period from childhood to adulthood,
extending from puberty to independence.
puberty - CORRECT ANSWERS-the period of sexual maturation, during which a person
usually becomes capable of reproducing.
identity - CORRECT ANSWERS-our sense of self; according to Erikson, the
adolescent's task is to solidify a sense of self by testing
and integrating various roles.
social identity - CORRECT ANSWERS-the "we" aspect of our self-concept; the part of
our answer to "Who am I?" that comes from our
group memberships.
intimacy - CORRECT ANSWERS-in Erikson's theory, the ability to form close, loving
relationships; a primary developmental task in
young adulthood.
, menopause - CORRECT ANSWERS-the time of natural cessation of menstruation; also
refers to the biological changes a woman
experiences as her ability to reproduce declines
neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) - CORRECT ANSWERS-acquired (not lifelong)
disorders marked by cognitive deficits; often related to Alzheimer's
disease, brain injury or disease, or substance abuse. Also called dementia in older
adults.
Alzheimer's disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-a neurocognitive disorder marked by
neural plaques, often with onset after age 80, and entailing a
progressive decline in memory and other cognitive abilities.
Social Clock - CORRECT ANSWERS-the culturally preferred timing of social events
such as marriage, parenthood, and retirement.
By age 65, a person would be most likely to experience a
cognitive decline in the ability to - CORRECT ANSWERS-recall and list all the important
terms and concepts in a
chapter.
Freud defined the healthy adult as one who is able to love
and work. Erikson agreed, observing that the adult
struggles to attain intimacy and... - CORRECT ANSWERS-generativity.
Contrary to what many people assume... - CORRECT ANSWERS-positive feelings tend
to grow after midlife.
adolescence - CORRECT ANSWERS-the transition period from childhood to adulthood,
extending from puberty to independence.
puberty - CORRECT ANSWERS-the period of sexual maturation, during which a person
usually becomes capable of reproducing.
identity - CORRECT ANSWERS-our sense of self; according to Erikson, the
adolescent's task is to solidify a sense of self by testing
and integrating various roles.
social identity - CORRECT ANSWERS-the "we" aspect of our self-concept; the part of
our answer to "Who am I?" that comes from our
group memberships.
intimacy - CORRECT ANSWERS-in Erikson's theory, the ability to form close, loving
relationships; a primary developmental task in
young adulthood.
