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When asked about their goals in life, midlife adults tend to mention __________.

Your 59-year-old uncle is convinced that he will have osteoporosis. He is in good health and is quite active. What would you tell him?

Some midlife adults quit their jobs because they become disillusioned, frustrated, and tired of those jobs. What is this phenomenon?

Describe how culture affects two different aspects of physical aging (i.e. changes in senses, appearance, reproduction, illness/disease, etc.)

Define what it means to “age successfully.”  Describe two behaviors people can do to help themselves age successfully.

Hearing loss may lead to what additional behavioral changes in middle adulthood?

Your mother tells you that she is concerned for your grandmother. Your grandmother had a dog that she absolutely adored and had to euthanize it last week. She has lost interest in her daily activities and has begun to mope around the house. She longs to be with her dog and misses him dearly. Your mother believes that a psychologist needs to get involved. Based on the information provided by the textbook, what should you tell your mother?

When teeth lose their enamel and become yellower due to the accumulated effects of food, tea, coffee, and tobacco, what type of aging is occurring?

What can be done to lessen the decline of brain mass and preserve brain functioning?

Your 43-year-old uncle has his own automobile repair shop. Whenever you have car problems, all you have to do is describe the noise that your car is making and he can accurately diagnose the problem on the phone. Psychologists would argue that this is an example of his __________.