Chapter 15 Flashcards
What are some of the major health concerns in middle adulthood
Cancer, heart disease, stress
What is the climacteric period
the gradual decline in reproductive capacity of the ovaries, generally lasting about 15 years
What is perimenopause
the beginning of menopause, usually characterized by irregular periods
What is menopause
the cessation of menstruation
What is multidirectionality
When some intellectual functioning aspects improve while others stay stable or decline
What is plasticity
Intellectual abilities are not fixed but can be modified under certain conditions at almost any time in life
What is interindividual variability
People mature differently due to different cultural and social settings; this is found in middle adulthood.
Elaborative rehearsal declines because
They are less capable of rapid classification or categorization.
What is rote rehearsal
memorizing lists of words, numbers, or passages of prose
What is general knowledge
Procedural memory that is retained
forever
