Module 51

Question 1

menopause

Answer 1

• the time of natural cessation of menstruation
• also refers to the biological changes a woman experiences as her ability to reproduce declines

Question 2

cross-sectional studies

Answer 2

research that compares people of different ages at the same point in time

Question 3

longitudinal studies

Answer 3

research that follows and retests the same people over time

Question 4

neurocognitive disorder (NCD, AKA dementia)

Answer 4

aquired (not lifelong) disorders marked by cognitive deficients; often related to Alzheimers, brain injury/disease, or substance abuse

Question 5

alzheimers disease

Answer 5

a neurocognitive disorder marked by neural plaques, often w/ onset after age 80, & entailing a progressive decline in memory and other cognitive abilities

Question 6

social clock

Answer 6

the culturally preferred timing of social events (marriage, parenthood, retirement)
- the definition of the “right time” to leave home, marry, have children, etc