All of the following are categories into which gerontologists subdivide late adulthood EXCEPT:
A)the "youngold"
B)the "middleold"
C)the "oldold"
D)the "oldestold"

Question

All of the following are categories into which gerontologists subdivide late adulthood EXCEPT:
A)the "young­old"
B)the "middle­old"
C)the "old­old"
D)the "oldest­old"

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gerontologists typically categorize late adulthood into the "young-old" (65-74), "old-old" (75-84), and "oldest-old" (85+). The term "middle-old" is not commonly used in this context.

All of the Following Are Categories into Which Gerontologists Subdivide