Exam 4: Middle Adulthood Physical And Cognitg Flashcards
1
Q
What is middle age defined as?
A
40-65
2
Q
After what age do bones become less dense?
A
55
3
Q
What are older women at risk for?
A
Osteoporosis
4
Q
What are the characteristics of aging?
A
- Loss of skin elasticity
•Dry eyes and skin
•Wrinkles
•Graying and loss of hair
5
Q
Visual what happens to older adults??
A
- Visual acuity declines
•Loss of near vision (presbyopia), especially in low light
•Bifocal or trifocal lenses
•Declining depth perception and night vision
6
Q
What happens to hearing in older adults?
A
- presbycusis
- Lose sensitivity to high frequency sounds, and sound localization
7
Q
What is menopause?
A
woman has no period for 1 year
•Average age: 50-52
8
Q
What are the most common diseases of aging?
A
- arthritis
- diabetes
- HTN
9
Q
What is fluid intelligence?
A
Information processing slows; reasoning and memory skills remain steady
10
Q
What is crystallized intelligence?
A
Accumulated knowledge & skills—remains steady
11
Q
What is the Pollyanna principle?
A
Pleasant memories more likely to be recalled than unpleasant
12
Q
What is terminal decline?
A
Rapid decline in cognitive function
