Altersskalen
Altersskalen, which translates to "age scales" in English, refers to a system or method used to categorize or measure age. These scales are not always linear and can vary significantly depending on the context. In biology and medicine, for instance, age scales might consider biological age, which reflects an individual's physiological state, rather than just chronological age, the number of years elapsed since birth. Factors like cellular health, organ function, and genetic predispositions can influence biological age.
In developmental psychology, age scales are often used to chart developmental milestones. These scales outline expected
Sociologically, age scales can be related to life stages and societal roles. Societies often define different
Furthermore, in fields like gerontology, specific age scales are developed to assess the aging process in older