Question 1

The rate of severe depression ​

Accepted Answer

A) follows no developmental pattern. 
B) declines between young adulthood and old age. 
C) increases between young adulthood and old age. 
D) declines between young adulthood and middle age and then rises dramatically in old age. 
A) follows no developmental pattern. 
B) declines between young adulthood and old age. 
C) increases between young adulthood and old age. 
D) declines between young adulthood and middle age and then rises dramatically in old age.

Question 2

When axon fibers become severely twisted, they can form a spiral-shaped mass called _______________.

Accepted Answer

neurofibri

Question 3

Which condition does not belong with the rest? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Emphysema 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Dysphoria 
D) Asthma 
A) Emphysema 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Dysphoria 
D) Asthma

Question 4

The cellular theory of aging most focuses on ​

Accepted Answer

A) deterioration of cells over a lifetime. 
B) the number of chromosomes in a cell. 
C) the size of cells. 
D) the sudden death of cells in one system 
A) deterioration of cells over a lifetime. 
B) the number of chromosomes in a cell. 
C) the size of cells. 
D) the sudden death of cells in one system

Question 5

When older adults are asked to respond to an ambiguous question, you can expect ​

Accepted Answer

A) slower response rates. 
B) mostly incorrect answers. 
C) pseudodementia. 
D) accurate and speedy responses. 
A) slower response rates. 
B) mostly incorrect answers. 
C) pseudodementia. 
D) accurate and speedy responses.

Question 6

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

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A) Maximum life expectancy 
B) Average life expectancy 
C) Productive life expectancy 
D) Assisted life expectancy 
A) Maximum life expectancy 
B) Average life expectancy 
C) Productive life expectancy 
D) Assisted life expectancy

Question 7

Wilbur has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in aging suggests that Wilbur will ​

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A) be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases and will live longer. 
B) be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases but will not live any longer. 
C) live longer but will not show any decrease in the susceptibility to age-related diseases. 
D) neither be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases nor will live longer. 
A) be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases and will live longer. 
B) be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases but will not live any longer. 
C) live longer but will not show any decrease in the susceptibility to age-related diseases. 
D) neither be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases nor will live longer.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) At birth, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans. 
B) At age 45, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans. 
C) At age 85, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans. 
D) African Americans never have a greater life expectancy than European Americans. 
A) At birth, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans. 
B) At age 45, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans. 
C) At age 85, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans. 
D) African Americans never have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.

Question 9

Presbycusis can occur due to all of the following except ​

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A) diminished supply of nutrients to the cells in the receptor area. 
B) atrophy and degeneration of receptor cells. 
C) loss of neurons in the auditory pathway. 
D) softening of the vibration structures in the receptor area. 
A) diminished supply of nutrients to the cells in the receptor area. 
B) atrophy and degeneration of receptor cells. 
C) loss of neurons in the auditory pathway. 
D) softening of the vibration structures in the receptor area.

Question 10

Candida has had Alzheimer's disease for over a decade. In an effort to help slow her memory loss, therapists have begun asking her simple questions, waiting for 10 seconds, then, if Candida gets the item correct, re-asking the question after a slightly longer time delay. Candida's intervention is based on ​

Accepted Answer

A) recognition. 
B) a circadian rhythm task. 
C) spaced retrieval. 
D) an internal belief system. 
A) recognition. 
B) a circadian rhythm task. 
C) spaced retrieval. 
D) an internal belief system.

Question 11

Which industrialized nation is expected to show the most dramatic increase in the percent of its population over age 65? ​

Accepted Answer

A) United States 
B) Sweden 
C) India 
D) Japan 
A) United States 
B) Sweden 
C) India 
D) Japan

Question 12

Which would most dramatically impact the levels of free radicals in one's body? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Consuming antioxidants like vitamin E 
B) Getting an injection of telomerase 
C) Contracting sickle-cell anemia 
D) Engaging in aerobic exercise 
A) Consuming antioxidants like vitamin E 
B) Getting an injection of telomerase 
C) Contracting sickle-cell anemia 
D) Engaging in aerobic exercise

Question 13

Discuss the possible causes, symptoms, and treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

Early onset of Alzheimer's disease tends

Question 14

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used to treat _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used...

Question 15

One common characteristic of the fourth age is ​

Accepted Answer

A) a high level of dementia. 
B) a virtual absence of chronic stress. 
C) establishment of one's career. 
D) a great probability of major improvement on physical strength/flexibility. 
A) a high level of dementia. 
B) a virtual absence of chronic stress. 
C) establishment of one's career. 
D) a great probability of major improvement on physical strength/flexibility.

Question 16

As he has presbyopia, Viggo has difficulty seeing ​

Accepted Answer

A) color. 
B) far-away objects. 
C) depth. 
D) close objects. 
A) color. 
B) far-away objects. 
C) depth. 
D) close objects.

Question 17

While at a conference dealing with issues related to aging, Eve is interested in learning about how sleep patterns change in late life. She will be best served by attending a presentation entitled "____ and the Elderly." ​

Accepted Answer

A) Circadian Rhythms 
B) Neuritic Plaques 
C) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors 
D) Selectivity 
A) Circadian Rhythms 
B) Neuritic Plaques 
C) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors 
D) Selectivity

Question 18

What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process? ​

Accepted Answer

A) They are the packets of fuel that feed each cell. 
B) They are "glue" that binds together the base pairs of DNA molecules. 
C) They are a portion of a chromosome that gets shorter until DNA replication is no longer possible. 
D) They are the scrubber cells that clear all debris from our arteries. 
A) They are the packets of fuel that feed each cell. 
B) They are "glue" that binds together the base pairs of DNA molecules. 
C) They are a portion of a chromosome that gets shorter until DNA replication is no longer possible. 
D) They are the scrubber cells that clear all debris from our arteries.

Question 19

If you have significant levels of opaque spots on a lens, you have glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive therapy 
B) Behavior therapy 
C) Using SSRIs 
D) Using HCAs 
A) Cognitive therapy 
B) Behavior therapy 
C) Using SSRIs 
D) Using HCAs

The rate of severe depression

When axon fibers become severely twisted, they can form a spiral-shaped mass called _______________.

Which condition does not belong with the rest?

The cellular theory of aging most focuses on

When older adults are asked to respond to an ambiguous question, you can expect

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

Wilbur has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in aging suggests that Wilbur will

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

Presbycusis can occur due to all of the following except

Which industrialized nation is expected to show the most dramatic increase in the percent of its population over age 65?

Which would most dramatically impact the levels of free radicals in one's body?

Discuss the possible causes, symptoms, and treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used to treat _______________.

One common characteristic of the fourth age is

As he has presbyopia, Viggo has difficulty seeing

While at a conference dealing with issues related to aging, Eve is interested in learning about how sleep patterns change in late life. She will be best served by attending a presentation entitled "____ and the Elderly."

What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process?

If you have significant levels of opaque spots on a lens, you have glaucoma.

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

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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

The rate of severe depression ​

When axon fibers become severely twisted, they can form a spiral-shaped mass called _______________.

Which condition does not belong with the rest? ​

The cellular theory of aging most focuses on ​

When older adults are asked to respond to an ambiguous question, you can expect ​

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

Wilbur has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in aging suggests that Wilbur will ​

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

Presbycusis can occur due to all of the following except ​

Which industrialized nation is expected to show the most dramatic increase in the percent of its population over age 65? ​

Which would most dramatically impact the levels of free radicals in one's body? ​

Discuss the possible causes, symptoms, and treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used to treat _______________.

One common characteristic of the fourth age is ​

As he has presbyopia, Viggo has difficulty seeing ​

While at a conference dealing with issues related to aging, Eve is interested in learning about how sleep patterns change in late life. She will be best served by attending a presentation entitled "____ and the Elderly." ​

What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process? ​

If you have significant levels of opaque spots on a lens, you have glaucoma.

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

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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The rate of severe depression

Which condition does not belong with the rest?

The cellular theory of aging most focuses on

When older adults are asked to respond to an ambiguous question, you can expect

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

Wilbur has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in aging suggests that Wilbur will

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

Presbycusis can occur due to all of the following except

Which industrialized nation is expected to show the most dramatic increase in the percent of its population over age 65?

Which would most dramatically impact the levels of free radicals in one's body?

One common characteristic of the fourth age is

As he has presbyopia, Viggo has difficulty seeing

While at a conference dealing with issues related to aging, Eve is interested in learning about how sleep patterns change in late life. She will be best served by attending a presentation entitled "____ and the Elderly."

What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process?

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