The William C. Menninger Memorial Lecture: Biologic and Sociologic Changes Affecting Adaptation in Mid- and Late Life.

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Meeting Abstracts1 May 1971The William C. Menninger Memorial Lecture: Biologic and Sociologic Changes Affecting Adaptation in Mid- and Late Life.Ewald W. Busse, M.D., F.A.C.P.Ewald W. Busse, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-74-5-843_3 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe behavioral and emotional changes that are frequently observed in mid- and late life are primarily determined by an interaction of biologic changes and socioeconomic factors. Primary aging, a series of biologic alterations, is usually observed as a decline in physiologic efficiency. These declines are widespread, and there is considerable variation between various parts of the body. Changes within the nervous system include alterations in perception, capacities to respond to stimuli, manifestations of anxiety, learning, and memory. These changes interact with social demands and expectations. Important changes within the body and environmental influences are identified. It is particularly important for... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Durham, N.C. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 May 1971Volume 74, Issue 5Page: 843-843KeywordsAgingAnxietyBiologicsEmotionsMemoryMotivationNervous systemPerception Issue Published: 1 May 1971 PDF DownloadLoading ...