Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. elder neglect

elder neglect

elder neglect

the failure of a caregiver to provide needed care to an older adult. Extreme neglect in the form of abandonment can occur when the caregiver deserts the older adult in need. See elder abuse.

Related Terms

residue pitch

residue pitch see virtual pitch.

K-strategy

K-strategy n. a reproductive strategy that involves a high...

reflex attention

reflex attention see primary attention.

Aristotelian

Aristotelian adj. 1. of or relating to the trad...

dyssocial personality

dyssocial personality see antisocial personality disorder.

temporal lobe amnesia

temporal lobe amnesia a memory disorder, secondary to injur...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter E

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact