What developmental period (as determined by Paul Baltes and Jacqui Smith) is marked by sizeable losses in cognitive potential, chronic stress, and frailty?
A) oldest old
B) young old
C) late adulthood
D) middle adulthood

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The oldest old developmental period (usually defined as 85 years and older) is marked by significant losses in cognitive potential, chronic stress, and frailty, according to Paul Baltes and Jacqui Smith's model of the aging process. The young old period (usually defined as ages 65-74) typically shows less decline than the oldest old. Late adulthood (which encompasses both of these periods and extends to age 85) involves some typical age-related changes in cognition and physical functioning, but may not be marked by the same level of decline and stress as the oldest old period. Middle adulthood (usually defined as ages 40-65) is not typically associated with substantial cognitive or physical decline, although there may be some changes in cognitive processing speed and memory abilities.

What Developmental Period (As Determined by Paul Baltes and Jacqui