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on: Jun 22, 2018
Define primary aging and secondary aging, offering an example of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What do you believe makes a person old?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Primary aging refers to the age-related changes that take place in a person as time
goes by. Secondary aging refers to the age-related changes that take place as a
consequence of a person's unhealthy behaviors, disease, or a society's failure to
eliminate unhealthy conditions. Examples will vary.

Answer to Question 2

There are many ways to define aging and students' answers will be varied. The
importance of both physical health and psychological attitude should be stressed.


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