Question 1

Lifespan contextualism:

Accepted Answer

A)  means considering the contest in which event are occurring and the relationship among them 
B)  is the opposite of value relativism 
C)  is a technique for developing back-up plans 
D)  is defined as being able to use decision making strategies 
A)  means considering the contest in which event are occurring and the relationship among them 
B)  is the opposite of value relativism 
C)  is a technique for developing back-up plans 
D)  is defined as being able to use decision making strategies

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely to affect the performance of a person when taking a mental abilities test?

Accepted Answer

A)  light levels 
B)  tone and loudness of test-giver's voice 
C)  time constraints 
D)  large print text 
A)  light levels 
B)  tone and loudness of test-giver's voice 
C)  time constraints 
D)  large print text

Question 3

According to Small, we can improve our memory at any age using a personally meaningful encoding and retrieval system. In order, the steps are:

Accepted Answer

A)  snap, connect, look. 
B)  connect, look, snap. 
C)  look, concentrate, snap. 
D)  look, snap, connect. 
A)  snap, connect, look. 
B)  connect, look, snap. 
C)  look, concentrate, snap. 
D)  look, snap, connect.

Question 4

There is a biological factor in intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Older adults do worse than younger adults on tests of free recall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ are verbal riddles, rhymes, and codes associated with the new information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are verbal riddles, rhymes, and codes...

Question 7

When taking tests, older persons:

Accepted Answer

A)  commit more errors of commission than omission. 
B)  commit more errors of omission than commission. 
C)  are always less cautious than young test-takers. 
D)  perform worse than young test-takers on perceptual-motor tests. 
A)  commit more errors of commission than omission. 
B)  commit more errors of omission than commission. 
C)  are always less cautious than young test-takers. 
D)  perform worse than young test-takers on perceptual-motor tests.

Question 8

Suggestions to web designers for improving web pages for older users include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding using a patterned background behind text. 
B)  using dark type and graphics on a light background. 
C)  using bright colors and animation. 
D)  avoiding pop up menus. 
A)  avoiding using a patterned background behind text. 
B)  using dark type and graphics on a light background. 
C)  using bright colors and animation. 
D)  avoiding pop up menus.

Question 9

Cognitive retraining has been found to be effective in helping older adults maintain their memory skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An apparent and rapid decline in cognitive function within 5 years of death is referred to as the ________.

Accepted Answer

terminal d

Lifespan contextualism:

Which of the following is most likely to affect the performance of a person when taking a mental abilities test?

According to Small, we can improve our memory at any age using a personally meaningful encoding and retrieval system. In order, the steps are:

There is a biological factor in intelligence.

Older adults do worse than younger adults on tests of free recall.

________ are verbal riddles, rhymes, and codes associated with the new information.

When taking tests, older persons:

Suggestions to web designers for improving web pages for older users include all of the following except:

Cognitive retraining has been found to be effective in helping older adults maintain their memory skills.

An apparent and rapid decline in cognitive function within 5 years of death is referred to as the ________.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 5: Cognitive Changes With Aging

Lifespan contextualism:

Which of the following is most likely to affect the performance of a person when taking a mental abilities test?

According to Small, we can improve our memory at any age using a personally meaningful encoding and retrieval system. In order, the steps are:

There is a biological factor in intelligence.

Older adults do worse than younger adults on tests of free recall.

________ are verbal riddles, rhymes, and codes associated with the new information.

When taking tests, older persons:

Suggestions to web designers for improving web pages for older users include all of the following except:

Cognitive retraining has been found to be effective in helping older adults maintain their memory skills.

An apparent and rapid decline in cognitive function within 5 years of death is referred to as the ________.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

Filters