Question 1

Define chronic disorders, and briefly describe the major chronic conditions affecting the older population.

Accepted Answer

Chronic disorders are characterized by s

Question 2

________ diseases have a slow onset and a long duration, and they are rare in early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute 
B)  Chronic 
C)  Terminal 
D)  Pervasive 
A)  Acute 
B)  Chronic 
C)  Terminal 
D)  Pervasive

Question 3

Which of the following is true of changes in sensory functioning in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  For adults between 65 and 74 years, there is less susceptibility to masking of what is heard by noise. 
B)  People in young-old age are at significant risk for visual dysfunction from cataracts and glaucoma. 
C)  Visual acuity loss can be prevented by corrective lenses for adults between 65 and 74 years. 
D)  For adults who are 75 years and older, there is a significant loss of hearing at high and middle frequencies. 
A)  For adults between 65 and 74 years, there is less susceptibility to masking of what is heard by noise. 
B)  People in young-old age are at significant risk for visual dysfunction from cataracts and glaucoma. 
C)  Visual acuity loss can be prevented by corrective lenses for adults between 65 and 74 years. 
D)  For adults who are 75 years and older, there is a significant loss of hearing at high and middle frequencies.

Question 4

Telomeres and telomerase are increasingly thought to be key components of the ________ process, providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormone production 
B)  antibody proliferation 
C)  free radical regeneration 
D)  stem cell regeneration 
A)  hormone production 
B)  antibody proliferation 
C)  free radical regeneration 
D)  stem cell regeneration

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the findings from the Nun Study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive emotions early in adulthood were linked to longevity. 
B)  Higher levels of idea density were linked with higher incidences of mild cognitive impairment. 
C)  Aerobic exercise was linked to greater telomere length in older adults. 
D)  Stimulating the brain with intellectual activity did not have any effect on the health of neurons. 
A)  Positive emotions early in adulthood were linked to longevity. 
B)  Higher levels of idea density were linked with higher incidences of mild cognitive impairment. 
C)  Aerobic exercise was linked to greater telomere length in older adults. 
D)  Stimulating the brain with intellectual activity did not have any effect on the health of neurons.

Question 6

In a classic study, Judith Rodin and Ellen Langer found that an important factor related to health, and even survival, in a nursing home is the

Accepted Answer

A)  provision of emergency geriatric care. 
B)  availability of trained staff to care for the oldest-old. 
C)  patient's feelings of control and self-determination. 
D)  opportunity to interact with family members during the stay. 
A)  provision of emergency geriatric care. 
B)  availability of trained staff to care for the oldest-old. 
C)  patient's feelings of control and self-determination. 
D)  opportunity to interact with family members during the stay.

Question 7

Cynthia is 91 years old. Doctors have found that Cynthia's optic nerves have been damaged because of accumulation of fluid in the eye. Cynthia is worried that she will lose her vision, but the doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops. The disease that has marred Cynthia's vision is

Accepted Answer

A)  glaucoma. 
B)  cataracts. 
C)  retinopathy. 
D)  macular degeneration. 
A)  glaucoma. 
B)  cataracts. 
C)  retinopathy. 
D)  macular degeneration.

Question 8

The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function, growth, and repair are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Lewy bodies. 
B)  ribosomes. 
C)  chromosomes. 
D)  mitochondria. 
A)  Lewy bodies. 
B)  ribosomes. 
C)  chromosomes. 
D)  mitochondria.

Question 9

What is the "invisible epidemic" among older adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se

Question 10

Researchers have extended the life of a human cell by

Accepted Answer

A)  removing the cap of the DNA molecule. 
B)  injecting it with telomerase. 
C)  rearranging the DNA sequences. 
D)  splicing the 18th and 19th chromosomes. 
A)  removing the cap of the DNA molecule. 
B)  injecting it with telomerase. 
C)  rearranging the DNA sequences. 
D)  splicing the 18th and 19th chromosomes.

Question 11

In the context of the free-radical theory of aging, which of the following best describes the action of antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A)  They generate a large number of white blood cells to fight off pathogens. 
B)  They counteract the cell damage caused by free radicals. 
C)  They increase the hemoglobin count in the circulatory system. 
D)  They increase the muscle mass and help burn calories. 
A)  They generate a large number of white blood cells to fight off pathogens. 
B)  They counteract the cell damage caused by free radicals. 
C)  They increase the hemoglobin count in the circulatory system. 
D)  They increase the muscle mass and help burn calories.

Question 12

Shane is 67 years old. Although he does not have any disease, he goes for regular health checkups. Which of the following is likely to be observed in his medical report?

Accepted Answer

A)  His lung capacity has increased. 
B)  His lungs have become more elastic. 
C)  His diaphragm has strengthened. 
D)  His chest has shrunk. 
A)  His lung capacity has increased. 
B)  His lungs have become more elastic. 
C)  His diaphragm has strengthened. 
D)  His chest has shrunk.

Question 13

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2003) has identified ________ among older adults as the "invisible epidemic" in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance abuse 
B)  clinical depression 
C)  bipolar disorder 
D)  schizophrenia 
A)  substance abuse 
B)  clinical depression 
C)  bipolar disorder 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 14

Among ethnic groups in the United States, ________ have high death rates for stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and female breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Latinos 
D)  Non-Latino Whites 
A)  African Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Latinos 
D)  Non-Latino Whites

Question 15

Maria is 80 years old. She is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  youngest-old 
B)  young-old 
C)  oldest-old 
D)  middle aged 
A)  youngest-old 
B)  young-old 
C)  oldest-old 
D)  middle aged

Question 16

Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which disease of the eye is characterized...

Question 17

Researchers have found that ________ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormone replacement therapy 
B)  moderate intake of red wine 
C)  a diet restricted in calories 
D)  a macrobiotic diet 
A)  hormone replacement therapy 
B)  moderate intake of red wine 
C)  a diet restricted in calories 
D)  a macrobiotic diet

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the effects of aging on human sexual performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orgasm becomes less frequent in females with age, occurring in every second to third attempt rather than every time. 
B)  More direct stimulation usually is needed to produce an erection. 
C)  A large-scale study of individuals from 57 to 85 years of age revealed that sexually active life expectancy was longer for women than for men. 
D)  Women lost more years of sexually active life due to poor health than men did. 
A)  Orgasm becomes less frequent in females with age, occurring in every second to third attempt rather than every time. 
B)  More direct stimulation usually is needed to produce an erection. 
C)  A large-scale study of individuals from 57 to 85 years of age revealed that sexually active life expectancy was longer for women than for men. 
D)  Women lost more years of sexually active life due to poor health than men did.

Question 19

Life ________ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy 
B)  span 
C)  achievement 
D)  extension 
A)  expectancy 
B)  span 
C)  achievement 
D)  extension

Question 20

Describe the major changes in sexual functioning among older males.

Accepted Answer

Aging induce some changes in human sexua

Define chronic disorders, and briefly describe the major chronic conditions affecting the older population.

________ diseases have a slow onset and a long duration, and they are rare in early adulthood.

Which of the following is true of changes in sensory functioning in late adulthood?

Telomeres and telomerase are increasingly thought to be key components of the ________ process, providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.

Which of the following is one of the findings from the Nun Study?

In a classic study, Judith Rodin and Ellen Langer found that an important factor related to health, and even survival, in a nursing home is the

The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function, growth, and repair are known as

What is the "invisible epidemic" among older adults in the United States?

Researchers have extended the life of a human cell by

In the context of the free-radical theory of aging, which of the following best describes the action of antioxidants?

Shane is 67 years old. Although he does not have any disease, he goes for regular health checkups. Which of the following is likely to be observed in his medical report?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2003) has identified ________ among older adults as the "invisible epidemic" in the United States.

Among ethnic groups in the United States, ________ have high death rates for stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and female breast cancer.

Maria is 80 years old. She is considered ________.

Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

Researchers have found that ________ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals.

Which of the following is true of the effects of aging on human sexual performance?

Life ________ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Describe the major changes in sexual functioning among older males.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Define chronic disorders, and briefly describe the major chronic conditions affecting the older population.

________ diseases have a slow onset and a long duration, and they are rare in early adulthood.

Which of the following is true of changes in sensory functioning in late adulthood?

Telomeres and telomerase are increasingly thought to be key components of the ________ process, providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.

Which of the following is one of the findings from the Nun Study?

In a classic study, Judith Rodin and Ellen Langer found that an important factor related to health, and even survival, in a nursing home is the

The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function, growth, and repair are known as

What is the "invisible epidemic" among older adults in the United States?

Researchers have extended the life of a human cell by

In the context of the free-radical theory of aging, which of the following best describes the action of antioxidants?

Shane is 67 years old. Although he does not have any disease, he goes for regular health checkups. Which of the following is likely to be observed in his medical report?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2003) has identified ________ among older adults as the "invisible epidemic" in the United States.

Among ethnic groups in the United States, ________ have high death rates for stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and female breast cancer.

Maria is 80 years old. She is considered ________.

Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

Researchers have found that ________ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals.

Which of the following is true of the effects of aging on human sexual performance?

Life ________ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Describe the major changes in sexual functioning among older males.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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