10.4 Adulthood and Aging Flashcards
1
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Menopause
A
the termination of the menstrual cycle and reproductive ability
2
Q
Four Houseman of the relationship apocalypse
A
Criticism, defensiveness, contempt, stonewalling
3
Q
Socioemotional selectivity theory
A
describes how older people have learned to select for themselves more positive and nourishing experiences
4
Q
Dementia
A
a mild to severe disruption of mental function, memory loss, disorientation, and poor judgment and decision-making
5
Q
Alzheimer’s disease
A
A degenerative and terminal condition in severe damage to entire brain
