Development in the young-old and old-old is characterized by considerable __________,but development in the oldest-old is characterized by __________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Development in the young-old (ages 65-74) and old-old (ages 75-84) is characterized by considerable plasticity, meaning that they still have the ability to adapt to new situations, learn new things and recover from illness or injury. However, in the oldest-old (ages 85 and above), development is characterized by frailty and a decline in physical and cognitive functioning. This means that they may have less ability to adapt to new situations, and are at greater risk for illness and other age-related health problems. Therefore, option D correctly identifies the differences in development among different groups of older adults.

Development in the Young-Old and Old-Old Is Characterized by Considerable