Module 51 - Adulthood: Physical, Cognitive, and Social Development

Question 1

Neurocognitive disorder

Answer 1

Acquired (not lifelong) disorders marked by cognitive deficits; often related to Alzheimer’s disease, brain injury or disease, or substance abuse. Previously called dementia for older adults

Question 2

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Social clock

Answer 3

The culturally preferred timing of social events such as marriage, parenthood, and retirement