Exam 14: The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Gina is recalling the time last year that she hiked up a big hill in the rain with a group of her friends. This memory would be best described as a(n) ____ memory.

Despite the fact that Feodor's hands shake and he has a difficult time walking, positioning, and moving his body to get in and out of chairs, he remains mentally sharp. Feodor appears to have:

Within the U.S. population, which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity?

Which sleep complaint would one LEAST expect from an older adult?

Currently, the number of elderly Native Americans is increasing while the number of elderly Asian Americans is decreasing.

Carmen has a very difficult time breathing. Even after walking short distances, she is gasping for air. Carmen is exhibiting symptoms of:

Which factor is LEAST likely to help someone become wise?

A cerebral vascular accident is also known as a stroke.

Which statement concerning the life expectancy of African Americans and European Americans is TRUE?

The key question in determining whether or not Kwan should be concerned about her memory is:

Which type of therapy for depression would be MOST interested in altering internal belief systems?

As a demographer, Sherwood would be most interested in studying:

A friend of yours wonders out loud, "I wonder why we grow older?" Enlighten them by comparing and contrasting the rate-of-living, cellular, and programmed cell death theories of aging. In your discussion, be sure to describe the role of telomeres, cross-linking, and free radicals in the process.

If one wanted to visit the country with the lowest average longevity, one should book a trip to: