Question 1

Which kind of aging is most strongly influenced by diet and exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary aging 
B)  Primary aging 
C)  Process aging 
D)  Programmed aging 
A)  Secondary aging 
B)  Primary aging 
C)  Process aging 
D)  Programmed aging

Question 2

When John first bought his new house,he could mow the yard in the morning and then go for a run in the afternoon.John,who is now in his late fifties,finds that mowing the yard completely wipes him out for the day.John is experiencing a decline in his

Accepted Answer

A)  reserve stamina. 
B)  reserve capacity. 
C)  reserve capability. 
D)  reserve oxygen supply. 
A)  reserve stamina. 
B)  reserve capacity. 
C)  reserve capability. 
D)  reserve oxygen supply.

Question 3

Although she is 76 years old,Jeanne lives by herself,teaches at the local college,and plays bridge every Tuesday night with her friends.Jeanne's functional age is

Accepted Answer

A)  76 years old. 
B)  at least 85-88 years old. 
C)  probably around 63 years old. 
D)  somewhere in the mid-20s. 
A)  76 years old. 
B)  at least 85-88 years old. 
C)  probably around 63 years old. 
D)  somewhere in the mid-20s.

Question 4

Research on antioxidants as means to combat the negative effects of free radicals has

Accepted Answer

A)  revealed a moderate increase in longevity in individuals who used antioxidant supplements. 
B)  revealed no significant changes in longevity in individuals who used antioxidant supplements. 
C)  revealed no significant improvement and identified some negative effect in individuals who used antioxidant supplements. 
D)  not been studied in depth. 
A)  revealed a moderate increase in longevity in individuals who used antioxidant supplements. 
B)  revealed no significant changes in longevity in individuals who used antioxidant supplements. 
C)  revealed no significant improvement and identified some negative effect in individuals who used antioxidant supplements. 
D)  not been studied in depth.

Question 5

A researcher who is studying the statistical likelihood that a person will live to a certain age is studying

Accepted Answer

A)  functional aging. 
B)  geriatrics. 
C)  life expectancy. 
D)  life span. 
A)  functional aging. 
B)  geriatrics. 
C)  life expectancy. 
D)  life span.

Question 6

Recalling who the president is and the name for the capital of Japan are examples of _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit 
B)  episodic 
C)  autobiographical 
D)  semantic 
A)  implicit 
B)  episodic 
C)  autobiographical 
D)  semantic

Question 7

Social scientists who study the aged and the aging process are called

Accepted Answer

A)  elderologists. 
B)  geriatricians. 
C)  gerontologists. 
D)  social workers. 
A)  elderologists. 
B)  geriatricians. 
C)  gerontologists. 
D)  social workers.

Question 8

Ageism is

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice or discrimination, usually against young people. 
B)  prejudice or discrimination, usually against older people. 
C)  negated by studies showing that older adults are more competent than younger adults. 
D)  especially prevalent in Japan. 
A)  prejudice or discrimination, usually against young people. 
B)  prejudice or discrimination, usually against older people. 
C)  negated by studies showing that older adults are more competent than younger adults. 
D)  especially prevalent in Japan.

Question 9

The second most common disorder in older adults,involving progressive neurological degeneration and characterized by tremors,stiffness,and unstable posture,is

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer disease. 
B)  depression. 
C)  Parkinson's disease. 
D)  dementia. 
A)  Alzheimer disease. 
B)  depression. 
C)  Parkinson's disease. 
D)  dementia.

Question 10

Some researchers classify people by age.Young-old is classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  55 to 65. 
B)  85 and older. 
C)  75 to 85. 
D)  65 to 74. 
A)  55 to 65. 
B)  85 and older. 
C)  75 to 85. 
D)  65 to 74.

Question 11

Who is most likely to have the longest life expectancy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  White male 
B)  African-American female 
C)  Hispanic female 
D)  African-American male 
A)  White male 
B)  African-American female 
C)  Hispanic female 
D)  African-American male

Question 12

Factors that are considered controllable predictors of longevity are all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  higher education. 
B)  alcohol use. 
C)  marital stability. 
D)  genetic traits. 
A)  higher education. 
B)  alcohol use. 
C)  marital stability. 
D)  genetic traits.

Question 13

Which of the following terms is used for the theory that the body ages because of continued use and accumulated "insults"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programmed aging 
B)  Wear-and-tear 
C)  Primary aging 
D)  Tertiary aging 
A)  Programmed aging 
B)  Wear-and-tear 
C)  Primary aging 
D)  Tertiary aging

Question 14

William works with elderly patients in his medical practice.His specialty is

Accepted Answer

A)  gerontology. 
B)  life expectancy research. 
C)  geriatrics. 
D)  pediatrics. 
A)  gerontology. 
B)  life expectancy research. 
C)  geriatrics. 
D)  pediatrics.

Question 15

Alexander,who is 75 years old,has not played golf for 25 years.Nevertheless,when he is asked to play golf in a fundraising event,he remembers how to perform all of the skills necessary to play golf,such as the grip,the backswing,and the follow-through.Alexander's memory of how to play golf represents what kind of memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory 
B)  Procedural 
C)  Nondistinctive 
D)  Semantic 
A)  Sensory 
B)  Procedural 
C)  Nondistinctive 
D)  Semantic

Question 16

In addition to antidepressants for the treatment of depression,many elderly patients are also helped by

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapy. 
B)  shock therapy. 
C)  interpersonal therapy. 
D)  behavioral therapy. 
A)  psychotherapy. 
B)  shock therapy. 
C)  interpersonal therapy. 
D)  behavioral therapy.

Question 17

We know that the efficiency of the immune system declines with age.Predictions of survival rates have been made through

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate of cell division. 
B)  variable rate theories. 
C)  measures of immune cell levels. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the rate of cell division. 
B)  variable rate theories. 
C)  measures of immune cell levels. 
D)  All of these

Question 18

_______ of those adults over 85 years of age have trouble seeing.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  17% 
C)  50% 
D)  30% 
A)  10% 
B)  17% 
C)  50% 
D)  30%

Question 19

Which of the following statements about treatment of Alzheimer disease is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be cured if detected early enough. 
B)  There are now five approved medications that can slow the disease. 
C)  No cure or treatment has been discovered for it. 
D)  Though it is not curable, the standard treatment to halt its progress involves grafts of fetal brain tissue. 
A)  It can be cured if detected early enough. 
B)  There are now five approved medications that can slow the disease. 
C)  No cure or treatment has been discovered for it. 
D)  Though it is not curable, the standard treatment to halt its progress involves grafts of fetal brain tissue.

Which kind of aging is most strongly influenced by diet and exercise?

When John first bought his new house,he could mow the yard in the morning and then go for a run in the afternoon.John,who is now in his late fifties,finds that mowing the yard completely wipes him out for the day.John is experiencing a decline in his

Although she is 76 years old,Jeanne lives by herself,teaches at the local college,and plays bridge every Tuesday night with her friends.Jeanne's functional age is

Research on antioxidants as means to combat the negative effects of free radicals has

A researcher who is studying the statistical likelihood that a person will live to a certain age is studying

Recalling who the president is and the name for the capital of Japan are examples of _____ memory.

Social scientists who study the aged and the aging process are called

Ageism is

The second most common disorder in older adults,involving progressive neurological degeneration and characterized by tremors,stiffness,and unstable posture,is

Some researchers classify people by age.Young-old is classified as

Who is most likely to have the longest life expectancy in the United States?

Factors that are considered controllable predictors of longevity are all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following terms is used for the theory that the body ages because of continued use and accumulated "insults"?

William works with elderly patients in his medical practice.His specialty is

In addition to antidepressants for the treatment of depression,many elderly patients are also helped by

We know that the efficiency of the immune system declines with age.Predictions of survival rates have been made through

_______ of those adults over 85 years of age have trouble seeing.

Which of the following statements about treatment of Alzheimer disease is TRUE?

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Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Which kind of aging is most strongly influenced by diet and exercise?

When John first bought his new house,he could mow the yard in the morning and then go for a run in the afternoon.John,who is now in his late fifties,finds that mowing the yard completely wipes him out for the day.John is experiencing a decline in his

Although she is 76 years old,Jeanne lives by herself,teaches at the local college,and plays bridge every Tuesday night with her friends.Jeanne's functional age is

Research on antioxidants as means to combat the negative effects of free radicals has

A researcher who is studying the statistical likelihood that a person will live to a certain age is studying

Recalling who the president is and the name for the capital of Japan are examples of _____ memory.

Social scientists who study the aged and the aging process are called

Ageism is

The second most common disorder in older adults,involving progressive neurological degeneration and characterized by tremors,stiffness,and unstable posture,is

Some researchers classify people by age.Young-old is classified as

Who is most likely to have the longest life expectancy in the United States?

Factors that are considered controllable predictors of longevity are all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following terms is used for the theory that the body ages because of continued use and accumulated "insults"?

William works with elderly patients in his medical practice.His specialty is

In addition to antidepressants for the treatment of depression,many elderly patients are also helped by

We know that the efficiency of the immune system declines with age.Predictions of survival rates have been made through

_______ of those adults over 85 years of age have trouble seeing.

Which of the following statements about treatment of Alzheimer disease is TRUE?

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Dealing With Death and Bereavement

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