Ch 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood Flashcards
What is climacteric?
The years of middle or late adulthood in both men and women during which reproductive capacity declines or is lost.
What is menopause?
The cessation of monthly menstrual cycles in middle-aged women.
What is osteoporosis?
Loss of bone mass with age, resulting in more brittle and porous bones.
What is presbyopia?
Normal loss of visual acuity with aging, especially the ability to focus eyes on near objects.
What is presbycusis?
Normal loss of hearing with aging, especially of high-frequency tones.
What is cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
A set of disease processes in the heart and circulatory system.
What is atherosclerosis?
Narrowing of the arteries caused by deposits of plaque, a fatty substance.
What is a Type A personality pattern?
A personality type associated with greater risk of coronary heart disease. It includes competitive achievement striving, a sense of time urgency, and, sometimes, hostility or aggressiveness.
What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
Physical and psychological dependence on alcohol.
What is selective optimization with compensation?
The process of balancing the gains and losses associated with aging.
What are episodic memories?
Recollections of personal events.
What are semantic memories?
Recollections of general knowledge, facts, and word meanings.
What is creativity?
The ability to produce original, appropriate, and valuable ideas and/or solutions to problems.
