Question 1

A major criticism of Levinson and Apter's research is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  stages are not clearly defined. 
B)  broad generalizations are made about universal development processes based on a small number of subjects. 
C)  the concept of "midlife" is not valid. 
D)  there are too many stages. 
A)  stages are not clearly defined. 
B)  broad generalizations are made about universal development processes based on a small number of subjects. 
C)  the concept of "midlife" is not valid. 
D)  there are too many stages. B

Question 2

Identify an accurate statement about cognitive functioning.

Accepted Answer

A)  People are less likely to exhibit cognitive decline if they have regular social ties. 
B)  Research suggests that people who remain active have lower levels of cognition than people who are couch potatoes. 
C)  Cognitive functioning improves as people move into old age. 
D)  Cognitive functioning remains unaffected by activity level. 
A)  People are less likely to exhibit cognitive decline if they have regular social ties. 
B)  Research suggests that people who remain active have lower levels of cognition than people who are couch potatoes. 
C)  Cognitive functioning improves as people move into old age. 
D)  Cognitive functioning remains unaffected by activity level. A

Question 3

A study of 8,000 twins who were World War II veterans found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there was a high prevalence of Alzheimer's overall, more than 35 percent. 
B)  among the veterans who were fraternal twins, both twins tended to develop Alzheimer's. 
C)  among the veterans who were identical twins, 35 percent of those who had Alzheimer's had a twin who also developed the disease. 
D)  strong support for environmental influences on Alzheimer's risk. 
A)  there was a high prevalence of Alzheimer's overall, more than 35 percent. 
B)  among the veterans who were fraternal twins, both twins tended to develop Alzheimer's. 
C)  among the veterans who were identical twins, 35 percent of those who had Alzheimer's had a twin who also developed the disease. 
D)  strong support for environmental influences on Alzheimer's risk. C

Question 4

New research suggests that Erikson's stages of identity development:

Accepted Answer

A)  are biological characteristics of all humans. 
B)  are actually dependent on cultural context. 
C)  are universal psychological manifestations. 
D)  are untrue and apply to no one. 
A)  are biological characteristics of all humans. 
B)  are actually dependent on cultural context. 
C)  are universal psychological manifestations. 
D)  are untrue and apply to no one.

Question 5

Older people tend to be less computer savvy than younger people. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this lack of computer expertise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older people have less exposure to new technologies and feel less confident about their abilities to use a computer. 
B)  Older people take longer to complete computer training. 
C)  Older people lack the money to purchase a computer. 
D)  Older people have more problems working a computer mouse due to declines in motor control and manual dexterity. 
A)  Older people have less exposure to new technologies and feel less confident about their abilities to use a computer. 
B)  Older people take longer to complete computer training. 
C)  Older people lack the money to purchase a computer. 
D)  Older people have more problems working a computer mouse due to declines in motor control and manual dexterity.

Question 6

The African American Twin Study of Aging found that cognitive impairment was inherited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes patients to forget information permanently. 
B)  It is reversible and can be cured easily. 
C)  It is the rarest form of dementia. 
D)  It completely impairs an individual's motor control abilities. 
A)  It causes patients to forget information permanently. 
B)  It is reversible and can be cured easily. 
C)  It is the rarest form of dementia. 
D)  It completely impairs an individual's motor control abilities.

Question 8

A _____ is a rupture or obstruction of a blood vessel to the brain that damages brain tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular dementia 
B)  stroke 
C)  tumor 
D)  blackout 
A)  vascular dementia 
B)  stroke 
C)  tumor 
D)  blackout

Question 9

_____ is the most elusive mental process to define and measure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wisdom 
B)  Mental process 
C)  Creativity 
D)  Knowledge 
A)  Wisdom 
B)  Mental process 
C)  Creativity 
D)  Knowledge

Question 10

Short-term memory seems to slow down with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a symptom of clinical depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of worthlessness and guilt 
B)  regular periods of heightened ecstasy 
C)  increased appetite 
D)  complete loss of motor coordination 
A)  feelings of worthlessness and guilt 
B)  regular periods of heightened ecstasy 
C)  increased appetite 
D)  complete loss of motor coordination

Question 12

Have you ever had a head injury? What are some of the long-term consequences of head injuries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have had a head injury in the pas

Question 13

In the context of cognitive functioning, people who retire from jobs involving skilled work or clerical work are less likely to spend time in passive activities like watching television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why do you think younger people are more computer savvy than seniors?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why younger pe

Question 15

Enduring dispositions toward thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, both inherited and learned, are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  personality traits. 
B)  adaptation. 
C)  coping skills. 
D)  temperament. 
A)  personality traits. 
B)  adaptation. 
C)  coping skills. 
D)  temperament.

Question 16

Fluid intelligence is required to identify relationships and to draw inferences on the basis of that understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The state of compatibility between an individual and the environment that allows a person to maintain a sense of well-being or satisfaction with quality of life is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation. 
B)  temperament. 
C)  coping. 
D)  development. 
A)  adaptation. 
B)  temperament. 
C)  coping. 
D)  development.

Question 18

According to the trait theory, personality can be organized into five major factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness 
B)  closeness 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  conscientiousness 
A)  openness 
B)  closeness 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  conscientiousness

Question 19

Three adaptive skills can enhance coping or help to alleviate stress. Which of the following is NOT one of these skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  substituting new roles for role losses 
B)  modifying one's environment 
C)  remaining active 
D)  being able to marshal social support 
A)  substituting new roles for role losses 
B)  modifying one's environment 
C)  remaining active 
D)  being able to marshal social support

Question 20

Women of all ages exhibit more depressive symptoms than men, and the gender gap increases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A major criticism of Levinson and Apter's research is that:

Identify an accurate statement about cognitive functioning.

A study of 8,000 twins who were World War II veterans found that:

New research suggests that Erikson's stages of identity development:

Older people tend to be less computer savvy than younger people. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this lack of computer expertise?

The African American Twin Study of Aging found that cognitive impairment was inherited.

Which of the following statements is true about Alzheimer's disease?

A _____ is a rupture or obstruction of a blood vessel to the brain that damages brain tissue.

_____ is the most elusive mental process to define and measure.

Short-term memory seems to slow down with age.

Which of the following is a symptom of clinical depression?

Have you ever had a head injury? What are some of the long-term consequences of head injuries?

In the context of cognitive functioning, people who retire from jobs involving skilled work or clerical work are less likely to spend time in passive activities like watching television.

Why do you think younger people are more computer savvy than seniors?

Enduring dispositions toward thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, both inherited and learned, are called:

Fluid intelligence is required to identify relationships and to draw inferences on the basis of that understanding.

The state of compatibility between an individual and the environment that allows a person to maintain a sense of well-being or satisfaction with quality of life is known as:

According to the trait theory, personality can be organized into five major factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Three adaptive skills can enhance coping or help to alleviate stress. Which of the following is NOT one of these skills?

Women of all ages exhibit more depressive symptoms than men, and the gender gap increases with age.

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Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Living Arrangements

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Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

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Exam 7: Psychological Perspectives on Aging

A major criticism of Levinson and Apter's research is that:

Identify an accurate statement about cognitive functioning.

A study of 8,000 twins who were World War II veterans found that:

New research suggests that Erikson's stages of identity development:

Older people tend to be less computer savvy than younger people. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this lack of computer expertise?

The African American Twin Study of Aging found that cognitive impairment was inherited.

Which of the following statements is true about Alzheimer's disease?

A _____ is a rupture or obstruction of a blood vessel to the brain that damages brain tissue.

_____ is the most elusive mental process to define and measure.

Short-term memory seems to slow down with age.

Which of the following is a symptom of clinical depression?

Have you ever had a head injury? What are some of the long-term consequences of head injuries?

In the context of cognitive functioning, people who retire from jobs involving skilled work or clerical work are less likely to spend time in passive activities like watching television.

Why do you think younger people are more computer savvy than seniors?

Enduring dispositions toward thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, both inherited and learned, are called:

Fluid intelligence is required to identify relationships and to draw inferences on the basis of that understanding.

The state of compatibility between an individual and the environment that allows a person to maintain a sense of well-being or satisfaction with quality of life is known as:

According to the trait theory, personality can be organized into five major factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Three adaptive skills can enhance coping or help to alleviate stress. Which of the following is NOT one of these skills?

Women of all ages exhibit more depressive symptoms than men, and the gender gap increases with age.

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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