PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10.4: Prefrontal Cortex, Cerebral Cortex, Grey Matter
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Young adulthood 18-40, middle adulthood 40-64, older adulthood 65- Autonomy, relatedness, and competence- key pillars of healthy development throughout life. Menopase: termination of menstrual cycle & reproductive ability: reduction of extrogen. Brain changes- functional decline: reduced white & grey matter volume in cerebral cortex, hippocampus, & prefrontal cortex, memory decline (hippocampus, cognitive decline (prefrontal cortex) Dementia: mild/severe disruption of mental functioning, memory loss, disorientation, poor judgement, and decision making. Alzheimer"s disease: degenerative & terminal condition- severe damage of the entire brain: build- up of plaque that clump together between neurons interrupting normal neural activity, another protein tangles with neurons- severely disrupting structural integrity & functioning. Being in a relationship- associated w/ greater health, longer life, increased happiness. Say- you don"t know what to say, feeling confused & upset, etc. Generativity: being engaged in meaningful and productive work, and making contributions to future generations.
