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A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to adulthood and aging based on lecture notes.

Early Adulthood

The developmental stage roughly covering the twenties and thirties.

Middle Adulthood

The stage of development from early adulthood to age 65.

Late Adulthood

The stage of life that begins after age 65.

Physical Vigor

The level of physical health and fitness a person maintains, which can be influenced more by health habits than by age.

Menopause

The time in a woman's life, usually around age 50, when menstrual cycles end, leading to a gradual decline in fertility.

Fertility Decline

The reduction in the ability to conceive, which increasingly affects women in their late 30s and beyond.

Neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Terminal Decline

The significant cognitive decline that often occurs in the last few years before death.

Tip-of-the-Tongue Forgetting

The phenomenon where a person cannot retrieve a word or name, but feels that they are close to recalling it.

Exercise and Aging

Regular physical activity can slow aging effects on both physical health and cognitive abilities.

Cognitive Development

The process of acquiring knowledge and skills, which can change throughout a person's lifespan.

Sexual Desire in Aging

While sexual activity tends to continue into older age, the frequency of desire and activity may diminish.

Memory in Older Adults

Older adults may struggle with quick recall of information, but can recognize previously learned material well.

Telomeres

The protective ends of chromosomes that shorten with age and are associated with cellular aging.

Aging Brain

The brain experiences loss of cells and weight but can also adapt by forming new connections.

Physical Changes with Age

Changes like declining strength, vision issues, and reduced sensory acuity that occur as individuals age.

Social Development in Adulthood

The changes and growth in social relationships and connections that occur throughout adulthood.