Psychology 5-1

Stagnation

A discontinuation of development and desire to recapture the past

"Empty nest" syndrome

A mothers possible reaction to the departure from home of her last child

Climacteric

A stage for women In which major phychological and biological changes occur

Not a common cause of death in later adulthood

Alzheimer's disease

Change in appearance occur during middle age

Hair starts turning gray

Success or failure in marriage depends upon couples

Ignoring conflict and working together

Depression is most common among

Middle-aged women

Menopause

The biological event in which a woman's production of sex hormones is sharply reduced

Generativity

The desire to use ones accumulated wisdom to guide future generations