Question 1

Helen's knowledge of calculus and statistics is a part of her _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic 
B)  episodic 
C)  prospective 
D)  implicit 
A)  semantic 
B)  episodic 
C)  prospective 
D)  implicit

Question 2

Mason, 75 years old, has noticed that when he's driving at night, especially if it is raining, it is very distressing. He finds it hard to see and to judge distance from other cars. He asked his doctor about it when he went in for an eye exam. Based on data, the doctor's response was that his experience is:

Accepted Answer

A)  typical and expected for his age. 
B)  unusual but nothing to be concerned about. 
C)  something to pay attention to because it could signal a larger problem. 
D)  a sign of trauma and he should go to the hospital immediately. 
A)  typical and expected for his age. 
B)  unusual but nothing to be concerned about. 
C)  something to pay attention to because it could signal a larger problem. 
D)  a sign of trauma and he should go to the hospital immediately.

Question 3

Which is true of older adults and episodic memories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Episodic memory performance is unrelated to the development of dementia. 
B)  No matter what age, older memories are more accurate. 
C)  Older adults have more accurate episodic memories than younger adults. 
D)  They can't remember older events as well as they think they can. 
A)  Episodic memory performance is unrelated to the development of dementia. 
B)  No matter what age, older memories are more accurate. 
C)  Older adults have more accurate episodic memories than younger adults. 
D)  They can't remember older events as well as they think they can.

Question 4

Gisela is suffering from a condition that involves thickening of the lens of her eyes. This causes her vision to become cloudy or distorted. Identify the condition that Gisela is suffering from.

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Nearsightedness 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Cataracts 
A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Nearsightedness 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Cataracts

Question 5

Cynthia is 91 years old. Her optic nerves have been damaged due to buildup of fluid in the eye. The doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops. The disease that has impaired 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 6

Greta, 75 years old, has noticed that when she is outside in bright sun, and then comes in the house, it takes a long time for her eyes to adjust. When she went in for an eye exam she mentioned this to the doctor. Based on data, his response was that her experience is:

Accepted Answer

A)  typical and expected for her age. 
B)  unusual but nothing to be concerned about. 
C)  something to pay attention to because it could signal a larger problem. 
D)  a sign of trauma and she should go to the hospital immediately. 
A)  typical and expected for her age. 
B)  unusual but nothing to be concerned about. 
C)  something to pay attention to because it could signal a larger problem. 
D)  a sign of trauma and she should go to the hospital immediately.

Question 7

A potential benefit of working in an occupation with a high level of mental demand is:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased stress. 
B)  improved cognitive functioning. 
C)  reduced employee benefits. 
D)  more physical demands. 
A)  increased stress. 
B)  improved cognitive functioning. 
C)  reduced employee benefits. 
D)  more physical demands.

Question 8

When the house is quiet, Lucy's grandmother can knit for hours. She uses ____ attention to keep up counting and changing stitches.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Jasper was hoping to beat the odds and keep his sex life active without medications. Eventually he realized that his experience of _____ occurring in every second to third attempt was normal physiological circumstance.

Accepted Answer

A)  resolution 
B)  orgasm 
C)  arousal 
D)  excitement 
A)  resolution 
B)  orgasm 
C)  arousal 
D)  excitement

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the relationship between semantic memory, episodic memory, and aging is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Episodic memory declines more than semantic memory in older adults. 
B)  Older adults are usually unable to retrieve semantic information. 
C)  Episodic memory and semantic memory remain unchanged in older adults. 
D)  Older adults can retrieve semantic information from long ago but not from the recent past. 
A)  Episodic memory declines more than semantic memory in older adults. 
B)  Older adults are usually unable to retrieve semantic information. 
C)  Episodic memory and semantic memory remain unchanged in older adults. 
D)  Older adults can retrieve semantic information from long ago but not from the recent past.

Question 11

The most current recommendation regarding exercise for older adults is to engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for _____ and muscle strengthening activities _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 hours a day; 2 days a week 
B)  2.5 hours a week; 2 days a week 
C)  1.5 hours three times a week; 1 day a week 
D)  1 hour every day; 1 day a week 
A)  2.5 hours a day; 2 days a week 
B)  2.5 hours a week; 2 days a week 
C)  1.5 hours three times a week; 1 day a week 
D)  1 hour every day; 1 day a week

Question 12

The transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  confusion. 
B)  mild cognitive impairment. 
C)  attention deficit disorder. 
D)  pre-Alzheimer disease. 
A)  confusion. 
B)  mild cognitive impairment. 
C)  attention deficit disorder. 
D)  pre-Alzheimer disease.

Question 13

_____ memory is memory without conscious recollection.

Accepted Answer

A)  Implicit 
B)  Prospective 
C)  Source 
D)  Explicit 
A)  Implicit 
B)  Prospective 
C)  Source 
D)  Explicit

Question 14

The commonly noticed decrease in working memory and other cognitive activities is likely to be associated with the finding that the _____ shrinks with age.

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  amygdala 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  premotor cortex 
A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  amygdala 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  premotor cortex

Question 15

Peter, now 75 years old, is recounting his last trip on a boat. He is using _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  situational 
B)  semantic 
C)  prospective 
D)  episodic 
A)  situational 
B)  semantic 
C)  prospective 
D)  episodic

Question 16

Describe the hormonal stress theory of aging.

Accepted Answer

The hormonal stress theory states that a

Question 17

Mr. Dalton has a disease that is characterized by muscle tremors, slow movement, and partial facial paralysis. The doctors have told his family that the disease is chronic and progressive in nature. Which of the following conditions does Mr. Martin most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer disease 
B)  Multi-infarct syndrome 
C)  Lewy body dementia 
D)  Parkinson disease 
A)  Alzheimer disease 
B)  Multi-infarct syndrome 
C)  Lewy body dementia 
D)  Parkinson disease

Question 18

In 2013, the life expectancy for men was _____ and for women was _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  88.3; 94.7 
B)  94.7; 88.3 
C)  76.4; 81.2 
D)  81.2; 76.4 
A)  88.3; 94.7 
B)  94.7; 88.3 
C)  76.4; 81.2 
D)  81.2; 76.4

Question 19

How does executive functioning change in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

The prefrontal cortex is one area of the

Question 20

As Clarence has gotten older he is much slower going down stairs. While his adult children think it is due to his balance, he is actually experiencing the effects of age on his:

Accepted Answer

A)  eye-hand coordination. 
B)  depth perception. 
C)  ocular elasticity. 
D)  color vision. 
A)  eye-hand coordination. 
B)  depth perception. 
C)  ocular elasticity. 
D)  color vision.

Helen's knowledge of calculus and statistics is a part of her _____ memory.

Which is true of older adults and episodic memories?

Gisela is suffering from a condition that involves thickening of the lens of her eyes. This causes her vision to become cloudy or distorted. Identify the condition that Gisela is suffering from.

Cynthia is 91 years old. Her optic nerves have been damaged due to buildup of fluid in the eye. The doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops. The disease that has impaired Cynthia's vision is:

Greta, 75 years old, has noticed that when she is outside in bright sun, and then comes in the house, it takes a long time for her eyes to adjust. When she went in for an eye exam she mentioned this to the doctor. Based on data, his response was that her experience is:

A potential benefit of working in an occupation with a high level of mental demand is:

When the house is quiet, Lucy's grandmother can knit for hours. She uses ____ attention to keep up counting and changing stitches.

Jasper was hoping to beat the odds and keep his sex life active without medications. Eventually he realized that his experience of _____ occurring in every second to third attempt was normal physiological circumstance.

Which of the following statements about the relationship between semantic memory, episodic memory, and aging is TRUE?

The most current recommendation regarding exercise for older adults is to engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for _ and muscle strengthening activities _.

The transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias is called:

_____ memory is memory without conscious recollection.

The commonly noticed decrease in working memory and other cognitive activities is likely to be associated with the finding that the _____ shrinks with age.

Peter, now 75 years old, is recounting his last trip on a boat. He is using _____ memory.

Describe the hormonal stress theory of aging.

Mr. Dalton has a disease that is characterized by muscle tremors, slow movement, and partial facial paralysis. The doctors have told his family that the disease is chronic and progressive in nature. Which of the following conditions does Mr. Martin most likely have?

In 2013, the life expectancy for men was _ and for women was _.

How does executive functioning change in late adulthood?

As Clarence has gotten older he is much slower going down stairs. While his adult children think it is due to his balance, he is actually experiencing the effects of age on his:

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and 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

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Helen's knowledge of calculus and statistics is a part of her _____ memory.

Which is true of older adults and episodic memories?

Gisela is suffering from a condition that involves thickening of the lens of her eyes. This causes her vision to become cloudy or distorted. Identify the condition that Gisela is suffering from.

Cynthia is 91 years old. Her optic nerves have been damaged due to buildup of fluid in the eye. The doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops. The disease that has impaired Cynthia's vision is:

Greta, 75 years old, has noticed that when she is outside in bright sun, and then comes in the house, it takes a long time for her eyes to adjust. When she went in for an eye exam she mentioned this to the doctor. Based on data, his response was that her experience is:

A potential benefit of working in an occupation with a high level of mental demand is:

When the house is quiet, Lucy's grandmother can knit for hours. She uses ____ attention to keep up counting and changing stitches.

Jasper was hoping to beat the odds and keep his sex life active without medications. Eventually he realized that his experience of _____ occurring in every second to third attempt was normal physiological circumstance.

Which of the following statements about the relationship between semantic memory, episodic memory, and aging is TRUE?

The most current recommendation regarding exercise for older adults is to engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for _____ and muscle strengthening activities _____.

The transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias is called:

_____ memory is memory without conscious recollection.

The commonly noticed decrease in working memory and other cognitive activities is likely to be associated with the finding that the _____ shrinks with age.

Peter, now 75 years old, is recounting his last trip on a boat. He is using _____ memory.

Describe the hormonal stress theory of aging.

Mr. Dalton has a disease that is characterized by muscle tremors, slow movement, and partial facial paralysis. The doctors have told his family that the disease is chronic and progressive in nature. Which of the following conditions does Mr. Martin most likely have?

In 2013, the life expectancy for men was _____ and for women was _____.

How does executive functioning change in late adulthood?

As Clarence has gotten older he is much slower going down stairs. While his adult children think it is due to his balance, he is actually experiencing the effects of age on his:

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and 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

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

The most current recommendation regarding exercise for older adults is to engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for _ and muscle strengthening activities _.

In 2013, the life expectancy for men was _ and for women was _.