If you were to choose one word to describe adults in the period defined by the text as "older adulthood," the best choice would be:

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The chapter has frequently made the point that adulthood is a long period, spanning 40 or more years, and that younger and healthy adults in this period are very different from older or sicker older adults. It also has dispelled the negative ageist stereotypes that portray older adults as frail, unhealthy, depressed, or interested only in the past. Thus, "diverse" is the best word to describe adults in this period of the lifespan.

If You Were to Choose One Word to Describe Adults