The developmental pattern experienced by most people in which psychological functioning peaks in early middle age and starts to decline in the early eighties is called
A) normal aging.
B) pathological aging.
C) everyday aging.
D) successful aging.

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The developmental pattern of peak psychological functioning in early middle age and decline in the early eighties is considered to be a normal part of the aging process for most individuals. This is known as normal aging. Pathological aging refers to an abnormal decline in functioning due to disease or disorder. Everyday aging and successful aging are not specific terms used to describe this particular pattern of aging.

The Developmental Pattern Experienced by Most People in Which Psychological