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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.5
What aspect has been critiqued regarding Robert Peck's psychological tasks during late adulthood?
It neglects biological factors influencing mental health during old age such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
It overlooks the impact of socio-economic conditions on an elderly person's ability to fulfill these tasks successfully.
It assumes universality despite vast individual differences in experiences and attitudes toward aging.
Peck’s theory doesn't consider the cultural diversity in attitudes towards aging and end of life.
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