Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of centenarians in the New England Centenarian Study (NECS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most U.S. centenarians are likely to describe historical events, death/grief, and work/retirement events. 
B)  Only a small percentage of centenarians have had significant changes in their thinking skills. 
C)  Habitual smoking is common among centenarians. 
D)  Most of the centenarians are obese. 
A)  Most U.S. centenarians are likely to describe historical events, death/grief, and work/retirement events. 
B)  Only a small percentage of centenarians have had significant changes in their thinking skills. 
C)  Habitual smoking is common among centenarians. 
D)  Most of the centenarians are obese.

Question 2

According to current projections, what is the expected number of U.S. centenarians by the year 2050?

Accepted Answer

A)  19,000 
B)  77,000 
C)  212,000 
D)  600,000 
A)  19,000 
B)  77,000 
C)  212,000 
D)  600,000

Question 3

Reductions in ________ have been linked to small declines in memory functioning and to the severe memory loss associated with Alzheimer disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma-aminobutyric acid 
B)  dopamine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  adrenaline 
A)  gamma-aminobutyric acid 
B)  dopamine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  adrenaline

Question 4

Allen can be described as an average American. He is currently 65 years old. He is likely to live 18.4 more years. Hence, it can be said that Allen has a ________ of 83.4 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  mortality rate 
B)  circadian rhythm 
C)  cellular clock 
D)  life expectancy 
A)  mortality rate 
B)  circadian rhythm 
C)  cellular clock 
D)  life expectancy

Question 5

On average, the adult brain loses ________ percent of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 5 
B)  5 to 10 
C)  10 to 20 
D)  20 to 30 
A)  1 to 5 
B)  5 to 10 
C)  10 to 20 
D)  20 to 30

Question 6

According to the cellular clock theory of aging, cells can divide a maximum of

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 60 times. 
B)  65 to 70 times. 
C)  75 to 80 times. 
D)  80 to 100 times. 
A)  50 to 60 times. 
B)  65 to 70 times. 
C)  75 to 80 times. 
D)  80 to 100 times.

Question 7

A recent study of older adults found that the greater the variability in their ________ attention, the more likely they were to experience falls.

Accepted Answer

A)  sustained 
B)  selective 
C)  divided 
D)  executive 
A)  sustained 
B)  selective 
C)  divided 
D)  executive

Question 8

________ are the most noticeable changes in physical appearance in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of hair and brittle nails 
B)  Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis 
C)  Reduction in height and weight 
D)  Wrinkles and age spots 
A)  Loss of hair and brittle nails 
B)  Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis 
C)  Reduction in height and weight 
D)  Wrinkles and age spots

Question 9

Which of the following is a biological theory explaining aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  two-factor theory 
B)  attachment theory 
C)  mitochondrial theory 
D)  reverse neurogenesis theory 
A)  two-factor theory 
B)  attachment theory 
C)  mitochondrial theory 
D)  reverse neurogenesis theory

Question 10

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

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Question 11

In the context of work and aging, which of the following statements is true of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  When older adults engage in complex working tasks and challenging daily work activities, their cognitive functioning shows less age-related decrease. 
B)  Employment gaps involving unemployment or sickness are associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. 
C)  Working in a job with a high level of mental demands is linked to lower levels of cognitive functioning before retirement in older adults. 
D)  For older adults who work in low-complexity jobs, experiencing novelty in their work is linked with a reduction in processing speed and working memory. 
A)  When older adults engage in complex working tasks and challenging daily work activities, their cognitive functioning shows less age-related decrease. 
B)  Employment gaps involving unemployment or sickness are associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. 
C)  Working in a job with a high level of mental demands is linked to lower levels of cognitive functioning before retirement in older adults. 
D)  For older adults who work in low-complexity jobs, experiencing novelty in their work is linked with a reduction in processing speed and working memory.

Question 12

According to cellular clock theory, after about 70 or 80 replications, the cell can no longer reproduce and the ________ are dramatically reduced.

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria 
B)  telomeres 
C)  chromosomes 
D)  sperm cells 
A)  mitochondria 
B)  telomeres 
C)  chromosomes 
D)  sperm cells

Question 13

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 14

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

Accepted Answer

The free-radical theory of aging states

Which of the following is a characteristic of centenarians in the New England Centenarian Study (NECS)?

According to current projections, what is the expected number of U.S. centenarians by the year 2050?

Reductions in ________ have been linked to small declines in memory functioning and to the severe memory loss associated with Alzheimer disease.

Allen can be described as an average American. He is currently 65 years old. He is likely to live 18.4 more years. Hence, it can be said that Allen has a ________ of 83.4 years.

On average, the adult brain loses ________ percent of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

According to the cellular clock theory of aging, cells can divide a maximum of

A recent study of older adults found that the greater the variability in their ________ attention, the more likely they were to experience falls.

________ are the most noticeable changes in physical appearance in late adulthood.

Which of the following is a biological theory explaining aging?

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?

In the context of work and aging, which of the following statements is true of older adults?

According to cellular clock theory, after about 70 or 80 replications, the cell can no longer reproduce and the ________ are dramatically reduced.

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

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Dvelopment 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

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following is a characteristic of centenarians in the New England Centenarian Study (NECS)?

According to current projections, what is the expected number of U.S. centenarians by the year 2050?

Reductions in ________ have been linked to small declines in memory functioning and to the severe memory loss associated with Alzheimer disease.

Allen can be described as an average American. He is currently 65 years old. He is likely to live 18.4 more years. Hence, it can be said that Allen has a ________ of 83.4 years.

On average, the adult brain loses ________ percent of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

According to the cellular clock theory of aging, cells can divide a maximum of

A recent study of older adults found that the greater the variability in their ________ attention, the more likely they were to experience falls.

________ are the most noticeable changes in physical appearance in late adulthood.

Which of the following is a biological theory explaining aging?

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?

In the context of work and aging, which of the following statements is true of older adults?

According to cellular clock theory, after about 70 or 80 replications, the cell can no longer reproduce and the ________ are dramatically reduced.

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

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Dvelopment 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

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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