Question 1

The process by which the body attacks itself is called

Accepted Answer

A) the autoantibodic process. 
B) autolymphomosis. 
C) the reverse immunity syndrome. 
D) autoimmunity. 
A) the autoantibodic process. 
B) autolymphomosis. 
C) the reverse immunity syndrome. 
D) autoimmunity. D

Question 2

All of the following are environmental factors that impact longevity rates except

Accepted Answer

A) toxins in food and water. 
B) airborne pollutants. 
C) living in poverty. 
D) implanting corrected genes to eliminate defective genes. 
A) toxins in food and water. 
B) airborne pollutants. 
C) living in poverty. 
D) implanting corrected genes to eliminate defective genes. D

Question 3

According to Lazarus and Folkman, arguing that "I don't have to worry about plane crashes because I never fly" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) primary appraisal. 
B) secondary appraisal. 
C) tertiary appraisal. 
D) coping. 
A) primary appraisal. 
B) secondary appraisal. 
C) tertiary appraisal. 
D) coping. A

Question 4

Much about the immune system is unknown.For example, a great mystery is how the immune system differentiates between one's own cells and ________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Much about the immune system is unknown.For...

Question 5

Bess is having problems keeping track of her bills and checking account.These problems are known as

Accepted Answer

A) functional activities of daily living. 
B) instrumental activities of daily living. 
C) activities of daily living. 
D) disabilities of daily living. 
A) functional activities of daily living. 
B) instrumental activities of daily living. 
C) activities of daily living. 
D) disabilities of daily living.

Question 6

The most common form of cancer in men is _________ and in women is___________ .

Accepted Answer

A) colon; breast 
B) lung; breast 
C) prostate; breast 
D) lung; colon 
A) colon; breast 
B) lung; breast 
C) prostate; breast 
D) lung; colon

Question 7

The condition of urinary incontinence in community-dwelling older adults is only about 20%, but for those living in nursing homes, the number rises to

Accepted Answer

A) 35%. 
B) 50%. 
C) 70%. 
D) 90%. 
A) 35%. 
B) 50%. 
C) 70%. 
D) 90%.

Question 8

Research has determined that there is a biological explanation for why women live longer than men.Which of these is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Women have two X chromosomes whereas men have only one. 
B) Women have a higher brain-to-body weight ratio. 
C) Women have less testosterone. 
D) None of these have enough scientific support to explain why women, on average and in industrialized countries, outlive men. 
A) Women have two X chromosomes whereas men have only one. 
B) Women have a higher brain-to-body weight ratio. 
C) Women have less testosterone. 
D) None of these have enough scientific support to explain why women, on average and in industrialized countries, outlive men.

Question 9

For people in the United States, the current average longevity from birth is about _________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of For people in the United States, the...

Question 10

The World Health Organization defines health as

Accepted Answer

A) physical well-being. 
B) social well-being. 
C) emotional well-being. 
D) all of the above. 
A) physical well-being. 
B) social well-being. 
C) emotional well-being. 
D) all of the above.

Question 11

In most industrialized countries, women's average longevity is about ________ years more than men's at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 10 
A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 10

Question 12

The changing balance of T-lymphocytes may help explain why older adults need to be immunized _________ against specific diseases such as influenza.

Accepted Answer

A) earlier 
B) later 
C) not at all 
D) repeatedly over a period of months 
A) earlier 
B) later 
C) not at all 
D) repeatedly over a period of months

Question 13

How does the immune system work?

Accepted Answer

There are three major types of cells in

Question 14

Which of the following usually develops earlier in life and requires the use of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A) Type I diabetes 
B) Type II diabetes 
C) Type III diabetes 
D) Pediatric-onset diabetes 
A) Type I diabetes 
B) Type II diabetes 
C) Type III diabetes 
D) Pediatric-onset diabetes

Question 15

What happens to the cognitive performance of men and women over time?

Accepted Answer

Even though women tend to live longer on

Question 16

Populations around the world vary as to how long they live on average, from in Sierra Leone in Africa to ________ in Japan.

Accepted Answer

38-years-o

Question 17

___________ memory, remembering to take one's medication at a future time, is critical to good adherence to a medication regimen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ memory, remembering to take one's medication...

Question 18

Arthritis is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) chronic disease. 
B) acute disease. 
C) lymphoma. 
D) simple disease. 
A) chronic disease. 
B) acute disease. 
C) lymphoma. 
D) simple disease.

Question 19

_____________results from improper contraction of the kidneys, causing the bladder to become overdistended.

Accepted Answer

Overflow i

Question 20

The condition of urinary incontinence in older adults

Accepted Answer

A) is found in more than 90% of the population. 
B) can often be treated through behavioral methods. 
C) is the result of an increase in stress. 
D) can be treated successfully with growth hormones. 
A) is found in more than 90% of the population. 
B) can often be treated through behavioral methods. 
C) is the result of an increase in stress. 
D) can be treated successfully with growth hormones.

The process by which the body attacks itself is called

All of the following are environmental factors that impact longevity rates except

According to Lazarus and Folkman, arguing that "I don't have to worry about plane crashes because I never fly" is an example of

Much about the immune system is unknown.For example, a great mystery is how the immune system differentiates between one's own cells and ________ .

Bess is having problems keeping track of her bills and checking account.These problems are known as

The most common form of cancer in men is _ and in women is___ .

The condition of urinary incontinence in community-dwelling older adults is only about 20%, but for those living in nursing homes, the number rises to

Research has determined that there is a biological explanation for why women live longer than men.Which of these is true?

For people in the United States, the current average longevity from birth is about _________ .

The World Health Organization defines health as

In most industrialized countries, women's average longevity is about ________ years more than men's at birth.

The changing balance of T-lymphocytes may help explain why older adults need to be immunized _________ against specific diseases such as influenza.

How does the immune system work?

Which of the following usually develops earlier in life and requires the use of insulin?

What happens to the cognitive performance of men and women over time?

Populations around the world vary as to how long they live on average, from in Sierra Leone in Africa to ________ in Japan.

___________ memory, remembering to take one's medication at a future time, is critical to good adherence to a medication regimen.

Arthritis is an example of a(n)

_____________results from improper contraction of the kidneys, causing the bladder to become overdistended.

The condition of urinary incontinence in older adults

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The process by which the body attacks itself is called

All of the following are environmental factors that impact longevity rates except

According to Lazarus and Folkman, arguing that "I don't have to worry about plane crashes because I never fly" is an example of

Much about the immune system is unknown.For example, a great mystery is how the immune system differentiates between one's own cells and ________ .

Bess is having problems keeping track of her bills and checking account.These problems are known as

The most common form of cancer in men is _________ and in women is___________ .

The condition of urinary incontinence in community-dwelling older adults is only about 20%, but for those living in nursing homes, the number rises to

Research has determined that there is a biological explanation for why women live longer than men.Which of these is true?

For people in the United States, the current average longevity from birth is about _________ .

The World Health Organization defines health as

In most industrialized countries, women's average longevity is about ________ years more than men's at birth.

The changing balance of T-lymphocytes may help explain why older adults need to be immunized _________ against specific diseases such as influenza.

How does the immune system work?

Which of the following usually develops earlier in life and requires the use of insulin?

What happens to the cognitive performance of men and women over time?

Populations around the world vary as to how long they live on average, from in Sierra Leone in Africa to ________ in Japan.

___________ memory, remembering to take one's medication at a future time, is critical to good adherence to a medication regimen.

Arthritis is an example of a(n)

_____________results from improper contraction of the kidneys, causing the bladder to become overdistended.

The condition of urinary incontinence in older adults

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development

Physical Changes

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

Attention and Memory

Intelligence

Social Cognition

Personality

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders

Relationships

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Dying and Bereavement

Successful Aging

Filters

The most common form of cancer in men is _ and in women is___ .