Question 1

Which of the following is a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared with that of younger adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased growth of dendrites 
B)  increased length and complexity of axons 
C)  lower numbers of synapses 
D)  lower number of neurons 
A)  increased growth of dendrites 
B)  increased length and complexity of axons 
C)  lower numbers of synapses 
D)  lower number of neurons

Question 2

Nathan just celebrated his 100th birthday. It can be said that Nathan is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  supercentenarian 
B)  adolescent 
C)  centenarian 
D)  millennial 
A)  supercentenarian 
B)  adolescent 
C)  centenarian 
D)  millennial

Question 3

Which of the following is true of antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A)  There still are many uncertainties about the role of antioxidant vitamins in health. 
B)  Recent research reviews have supported the belief that antioxidant vitamin supplements can reduce the incidence of cancer. 
C)  A recent meta-analysis of seven studies concluded that dietary intakes (not vitamin supplements) of vitamin E, C, and beta-carotene were not linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease. 
D)  Recent research reviews have not supported the belief that antioxidant vitamin supplements can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. 
A)  There still are many uncertainties about the role of antioxidant vitamins in health. 
B)  Recent research reviews have supported the belief that antioxidant vitamin supplements can reduce the incidence of cancer. 
C)  A recent meta-analysis of seven studies concluded that dietary intakes (not vitamin supplements) of vitamin E, C, and beta-carotene were not linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease. 
D)  Recent research reviews have not supported the belief that antioxidant vitamin supplements can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of smell and taste in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no sign of decline in these senses as we age. 
B)  Older adults show a greater decline in their sense of taste than in their sense of smell. 
C)  Smell and taste decline less in healthy older adults than in their less healthy counterparts. 
D)  Smell and taste become more sensitive as we age. 
A)  There is no sign of decline in these senses as we age. 
B)  Older adults show a greater decline in their sense of taste than in their sense of smell. 
C)  Smell and taste decline less in healthy older adults than in their less healthy counterparts. 
D)  Smell and taste become more sensitive as we age.

Question 5

Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

Accepted Answer

The cellular clock theory of aging is Le

Question 6

Tara is 68 years old. In terms of percentage of total weight, which of following is most likely to increase in her late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle 
B)  bone density 
C)  fat 
D)  t cells 
A)  muscle 
B)  bone density 
C)  fat 
D)  t cells

Question 7

Which of the following is a result of declining color vision in the green-blue-violet part of the color spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty in accurately distinguishing between objects of closely related colors 
B)  difficulty in accurately distinguishing between objects of contrasting colors 
C)  difficulty in seeing colored objects that are at a distance 
D)  difficulty in seeing objects that are very close 
A)  difficulty in accurately distinguishing between objects of closely related colors 
B)  difficulty in accurately distinguishing between objects of contrasting colors 
C)  difficulty in seeing colored objects that are at a distance 
D)  difficulty in seeing objects that are very close

Question 8

Continuous accommodation of physiological systems in response to stressors may result in ________, a wearing down of body systems due to constant activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse peristalsis 
B)  homeostatic load 
C)  allostatic load 
D)  neuronal proliferation 
A)  reverse peristalsis 
B)  homeostatic load 
C)  allostatic load 
D)  neuronal proliferation

Question 9

Ruth and Gerald are a married couple. Both are in their late 60s. It is likely that as they get older, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  both Ruth and Gerald will get shorter 
B)  Gerald will get shorter, but Ruth will not get shorter 
C)  Ruth will get shorter, but Gerald will not get shorter 
D)  only if Ruth or Gerald has osteoporosis, he or she will get shorter 
A)  both Ruth and Gerald will get shorter 
B)  Gerald will get shorter, but Ruth will not get shorter 
C)  Ruth will get shorter, but Gerald will not get shorter 
D)  only if Ruth or Gerald has osteoporosis, he or she will get shorter

Question 10

In 2015, which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  Swaziland 
C)  Monaco 
D)  Afghanistan 
A)  the United States 
B)  Swaziland 
C)  Monaco 
D)  Afghanistan

Question 11

Tasha is 68 years old. A change in her eating behavior over the years has led to harmful weight loss. Which of the following has most likely contributed to her weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in the use of protein supplements 
B)  use of calorie supplements between meals 
C)  decrease in snacking between meals 
D)  use of taste enhancers between meals 
A)  decrease in the use of protein supplements 
B)  use of calorie supplements between meals 
C)  decrease in snacking between meals 
D)  use of taste enhancers between meals

Question 12

Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is:

Accepted Answer

A)  harmful. 
B)  beneficial. 
C)  anxiety-provoking. 
D)  usually not necessary for patients that age. 
A)  harmful. 
B)  beneficial. 
C)  anxiety-provoking. 
D)  usually not necessary for patients that age.

Question 13

A study revealed that hearing loss was associated with a reduction in cognitive function in

Accepted Answer

A)  infants. 
B)  older adults. 
C)  young women. 
D)  middle-aged men. 
A)  infants. 
B)  older adults. 
C)  young women. 
D)  middle-aged men.

Question 14

Jake has been diagnosed with a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to a buildup of fluid in the eye. Jake is suffering from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following countries had one of the lowest estimated life expectancies in 2015?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swaziland 
B)  Singapore 
C)  Japan 
D)  Macau 
A)  Swaziland 
B)  Singapore 
C)  Japan 
D)  Macau

Question 16

Briefly describe life span and life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

Life span is the maximum number of years

Question 17

Selena walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

A)  bursitis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  arthritis. 
D)  diabetes. 
A)  bursitis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  arthritis. 
D)  diabetes.

Question 18

Which of the following is a reason for the longevity of persons living in Okinawa?

Accepted Answer

A)  following a diet that is heavy on meat and eggs 
B)  retiring early from jobs 
C)  avoiding physically vigorous activities 
D)  leading a low-stress lifestyle 
A)  following a diet that is heavy on meat and eggs 
B)  retiring early from jobs 
C)  avoiding physically vigorous activities 
D)  leading a low-stress lifestyle

Question 19

Stuart is 67 years old, widowed, and lives alone. Recently, he has started drinking too much and frequently engages in binge drinking. Stuart's example presents a case of

Accepted Answer

A)  geriatric alcoholism. 
B)  manic depressive alcoholism. 
C)  late-onset alcoholism. 
D)  relapse alcoholism. 
A)  geriatric alcoholism. 
B)  manic depressive alcoholism. 
C)  late-onset alcoholism. 
D)  relapse alcoholism.

Question 20

Nate and Laura are siblings in their late 60s. Compared with Nate, Laura is less likely to have

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  visual problems. 
D)  hearing problems. 
A)  arthritis. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  visual problems. 
D)  hearing problems.

Which of the following is a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared with that of younger adults?

Nathan just celebrated his 100th birthday. It can be said that Nathan is a(n) ________.

Which of the following is true of antioxidants?

Which of the following statements is true of smell and taste in the elderly?

Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

Tara is 68 years old. In terms of percentage of total weight, which of following is most likely to increase in her late adulthood?

Which of the following is a result of declining color vision in the green-blue-violet part of the color spectrum?

Continuous accommodation of physiological systems in response to stressors may result in ________, a wearing down of body systems due to constant activity.

Ruth and Gerald are a married couple. Both are in their late 60s. It is likely that as they get older, ________.

In 2015, which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy at birth?

Tasha is 68 years old. A change in her eating behavior over the years has led to harmful weight loss. Which of the following has most likely contributed to her weight loss?

Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is:

A study revealed that hearing loss was associated with a reduction in cognitive function in

Jake has been diagnosed with a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to a buildup of fluid in the eye. Jake is suffering from

Which of the following countries had one of the lowest estimated life expectancies in 2015?

Briefly describe life span and life expectancy.

Selena walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to

Which of the following is a reason for the longevity of persons living in Okinawa?

Stuart is 67 years old, widowed, and lives alone. Recently, he has started drinking too much and frequently engages in binge drinking. Stuart's example presents a case of

Nate and Laura are siblings in their late 60s. Compared with Nate, Laura is less likely to have

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

Which of the following is a primary reason for the lowered brain volume of older adults compared with that of younger adults?

Nathan just celebrated his 100th birthday. It can be said that Nathan is a(n) ________.

Which of the following is true of antioxidants?

Which of the following statements is true of smell and taste in the elderly?

Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

Tara is 68 years old. In terms of percentage of total weight, which of following is most likely to increase in her late adulthood?

Which of the following is a result of declining color vision in the green-blue-violet part of the color spectrum?

Continuous accommodation of physiological systems in response to stressors may result in ________, a wearing down of body systems due to constant activity.

Ruth and Gerald are a married couple. Both are in their late 60s. It is likely that as they get older, ________.

In 2015, which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy at birth?

Tasha is 68 years old. A change in her eating behavior over the years has led to harmful weight loss. Which of the following has most likely contributed to her weight loss?

Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is:

A study revealed that hearing loss was associated with a reduction in cognitive function in

Jake has been diagnosed with a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to a buildup of fluid in the eye. Jake is suffering from

Which of the following countries had one of the lowest estimated life expectancies in 2015?

Briefly describe life span and life expectancy.

Selena walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to

Which of the following is a reason for the longevity of persons living in Okinawa?

Stuart is 67 years old, widowed, and lives alone. Recently, he has started drinking too much and frequently engages in binge drinking. Stuart's example presents a case of

Nate and Laura are siblings in their late 60s. Compared with Nate, Laura is less likely to have

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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