DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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the trend for the youngest age groups in society to grow faster than the oldest age groups
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the trend for the middle-aged groups in society to grow faster than the oldest age groups
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the trend for the oldest age groups in society to grow faster than the younger age groups
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Population ageing is an increasing median age in a population because of declining fertility rates and rising life expectancy. Most countries have rising life expectancy and an ageing population, trends that emerged first in developed countries but are now seen in virtually all developing countries.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ageing of the world’s populations is the result of the continued decline in fertility rates and increased life expectancy. This demographic change has resulted in increasing numbers and proportions of people who are over 60.
Detailed explanation-3: -By 2050, the world’s population of people aged 60 years and older will double (2.1 billion).
Detailed explanation-4: -Aging is a gradual, continuous process of natural change that begins in early adulthood. During early middle age, many bodily functions begin to gradually decline. People do not become old or elderly at any specific age.
Detailed explanation-5: -According to the UN standards, the aging society is defined as the country or region in which the share of population aged over 65 exceeds seven percent of the whole population.