Normal physiological aging is
a. A predictable and uniform process
b. Reflective of individual diversity
c. Accompanied by extreme mood swings and predictable depression
d. Primarily related to chronic disease processes
B
Although aging is a universal experience, each individual older person represents a different pattern of aging. Response A is not a good answer because it implies that the aging experience of every older person is the same. Responses C and D do not address normal aging. Older adults may experience depression and chronic diseases, but these are not normal aging experiences.
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