Exam 17: Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Even if fluid intelligence remained intact, retrospective memory might decline.

Which of the following options is a reason that there is a gap of about five years between the life expectancies of men and women?

Immunological theories of aging argue that ______.

Implicit memory is associated with the ability to _______.

Brain infections such as meningitis, HIV, and encephalitis; chronic alcoholism, strokes, and tumors are some of the causes of _____.

In the context of aging, which of the following is true?

Which of the following factors might help older women reduce the risk of hip fractures?

Older adults are more likely to be intoxicated by alcohol consumption compared to younger adults due to ______.

The three major causes of death of Americans age 65 and older are heart disease, cancer, and respiratory diseases.

Which of the following statements is true of rheumatoid arthritis?

Today, older people are at a higher risk of dying from chronic diseases than from infectious diseases.

Which of the following statements is true of life expectancy?

Which of the following is the leading cause of death among adults over the age of 80 in America?

Antioxidants delay aging by _______.

Samuel, a 75-year-old man, repeatedly wakes up during the night gasping for breath. This happens because he stops breathing while he's asleep. Samuel is most likely suffering from _______.

In the context of long-term memory, which of the following statements is accurate?

Discuss changes in prospective memory in the late adulthood phase of life.

Which of the following statements is true in the context of cognitive development in older adults?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of ______.

Osteoporosis is characterized by ______.