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14 Cards in this Set
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physical transitions
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gradual changes
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osteoporosis
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brittle bones
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presbyopia
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far-sightedness
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glaucoma
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built up of fluid in the eye causing to blindness
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presbycusis
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loss of the ability to hear sound higher frequencies
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menopause
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a normal event in which a woman no longer goes through menstruation
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Who is more susceptible to coronary heart disease?
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Men
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Type A behavior pattern
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competitive
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Type B behavior pattern
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laid back
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Does intelligence decline?
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Fluid intelligence does/can decline but crystalized intelligence is strengthened.
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fluid intelligence
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associated with memorization and the ability to intergrade new information/encounters with growing intelligence
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crystalized intelligence
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based on experiences and information accumulated over time
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selective optimization
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process in which people concentrate on particular skill areas in order to compensate for losses in other areas
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What is the percentage of women who experience severe depression during menopause?
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10%
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