Question 1

One way older adults compensate for neuron loss is

Accepted Answer

A) with an increase in glial cells,which myelinate neural fibers. 
B) to call on additional brain regions to support cognitive processing. 
C) with increased efficiency of the central nervous system. 
D) with increased efficiency of the autonomic nervous system. 
A) with an increase in glial cells,which myelinate neural fibers. 
B) to call on additional brain regions to support cognitive processing. 
C) with increased efficiency of the central nervous system. 
D) with increased efficiency of the autonomic nervous system.

Question 2

Mary Jane loves to tell stories about her childhood.When she remembers these events,she is exhibiting _________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A) implicit 
B) remote 
C) recall 
D) prospective 
A) implicit 
B) remote 
C) recall 
D) prospective

Question 3

Which of these is a common indirect effect on elderly persons who experience a fall?

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in their health insurance rates 
B) a fear of falling again,which limits their social activity 
C) a general softening of bones near the site of the injury 
D) anger at friends and family who they blame for not taking better care of them 
A) an increase in their health insurance rates 
B) a fear of falling again,which limits their social activity 
C) a general softening of bones near the site of the injury 
D) anger at friends and family who they blame for not taking better care of them

Question 4

What are some steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of unintentional falls in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Efforts to prevent falls must address ri

Question 5

How do changes in hearing affect older adults? How do hearing impairments compare with visual impairments?

Accepted Answer

Reduced blood supply and natural cell de

Question 6

Participation of the elderly in continuing education programs

Accepted Answer

A) has increased substantially over the past few decades. 
B) has decreased slightly over the past decade. 
C) is expensive and physically taxing. 
D) reinforces negative stereotypes by challenging elders beyond their capabilities. 
A) has increased substantially over the past few decades. 
B) has decreased slightly over the past decade. 
C) is expensive and physically taxing. 
D) reinforces negative stereotypes by challenging elders beyond their capabilities.

Question 7

Which of the following aspects of aging is linked to longevity?

Accepted Answer

A) skeletal health 
B) graying hair 
C) facial wrinkles 
D) baldness 
A) skeletal health 
B) graying hair 
C) facial wrinkles 
D) baldness

Question 8

Which of the following is true about sexuality in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) A majority of elders attribute little to no importance to sex. 
B) Most healthy elder couples report continued,regular sexual enjoyment. 
C) Men are more likely than women to lose interest in sex. 
D) Health problems prevent sexual activity in nearly 80 percent of adults over age 65. 
A) A majority of elders attribute little to no importance to sex. 
B) Most healthy elder couples report continued,regular sexual enjoyment. 
C) Men are more likely than women to lose interest in sex. 
D) Health problems prevent sexual activity in nearly 80 percent of adults over age 65.

One way older adults compensate for neuron loss is

Mary Jane loves to tell stories about her childhood.When she remembers these events,she is exhibiting _________ memory.

Which of these is a common indirect effect on elderly persons who experience a fall?

What are some steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of unintentional falls in late adulthood?

How do changes in hearing affect older adults? How do hearing impairments compare with visual impairments?

Participation of the elderly in continuing education programs

Which of the following aspects of aging is linked to longevity?

Which of the following is true about sexuality in late adulthood?

History, theory, and Research Strategies

Biological and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, birth, and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Death, dying, and Bereavement

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Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

One way older adults compensate for neuron loss is

Mary Jane loves to tell stories about her childhood.When she remembers these events,she is exhibiting _________ memory.

Which of these is a common indirect effect on elderly persons who experience a fall?

What are some steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of unintentional falls in late adulthood?

How do changes in hearing affect older adults? How do hearing impairments compare with visual impairments?

Participation of the elderly in continuing education programs

Which of the following aspects of aging is linked to longevity?

Which of the following is true about sexuality in late adulthood?

History, theory, and Research Strategies

Biological and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, birth, and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Death, dying, and Bereavement

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