1. It refers to learned skills, including fund of information, verbal knowledge, and
knowledge of social conventions. 2. It refers to raw processing power, specifically aspects of attention, memory, and processing speed 3. It refers to a common condition encountered in middle adulthood. 4. It occurs on average at age fifty-one but most women experience considerable hormonal changes for several years before. 5. Caused by a reduction of melanin in the hair follicles. 6. It is frequently a time of peak responsibilities, both at home and in the workplace. Adults at this stage of life often have ongoing parenting responsibilities with children still living at home. 7. In his view, the confrontation with aging and mortality in midlife punctures the illusion of absolute safety. 8. People who study aging. 9. It is the last stage of life. 10. In this stage, the adult has reached maturity.
ESSAY
What is dementia? Explain in 3 to 5 sentences. (5 points)