Lecture 4: Adulthood and Aging Flashcards
1
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Gottman’s four horsemen of the apocalypse
A
Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling.
2
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Menopause
A
Termination of the menstrual cycle and reproductive ability in women.
3
Q
Sarcopenia
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Loss of muscle mass, strength and function due to aging.
4
Q
Crystallized intelligence
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Information, skills and strategies gathered through experience.
5
Q
Fluid intelligence
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Information processing abilities, reasoning and memory.
6
Q
Dementia
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Refers to a set of symptoms including mild to severe disruption of mental functioning, memory loss, disorientation, poor judgment and decision making.
7
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Alzheimer’s disease
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A degenerative and terminal condition resulting in severe brain damage.
8
Q
5 stages of grief
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Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
