Question 1

Aging entails a decrease in muscle mass and elasticity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Approximately what percentage of Canadians aged 65 and over report at least one disability which influences their daily activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  7-12 per cent 
B)  15-18 per cent 
C)  23-25 per cent 
D)  33-40 per cent 
A)  7-12 per cent 
B)  15-18 per cent 
C)  23-25 per cent 
D)  33-40 per cent D

Question 3

What is meant by cautiousness in relation to motor performance?

Accepted Answer

Changes in motor performance in later life include loss of speed in making decisions and a concomitant increase in reaction time. Moreover, the loss is compounded if the situation is stressful, such as driving under dangerous conditions. With advanced age, there may be a slowing of speed to ensure accuracy-a generalized tendency to respond to stimuli slowly or not at all because of the possible consequences of a mistake-which is referred to as "cautiousness." This slow response (or lack thereof) occurs in many situations when a quick decision must be made, such as while driving in heavy traffic.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding creativity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creativity involves the ability to produce work that is novel, high in quality, and task-appropriate. 
B)  Creative potential often peaks at around the age of 20 and begins to decline around the age of 40. 
C)  Creativity and wisdom are thought to function at similar ends of the life course. 
D)  Creativity is easy to measure. 
A)  Creativity involves the ability to produce work that is novel, high in quality, and task-appropriate. 
B)  Creative potential often peaks at around the age of 20 and begins to decline around the age of 40. 
C)  Creativity and wisdom are thought to function at similar ends of the life course. 
D)  Creativity is easy to measure.

Question 5

Baby boomers define sexuality similarly to earlier cohorts of older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The 2006 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey and 2012 Canadian Survey of Disability showed consistent reporting of disabilities for older Canadian populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is estimated that the incidence of dementia in Canada will decrease by the year 2038.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What percentage of Canadians aged 65-74 experience some form of diagnosed dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 per cent 
B)  8 per cent 
C)  20 per cent 
D)  30 per cent 
A)  2 per cent 
B)  8 per cent 
C)  20 per cent 
D)  30 per cent

Question 9

How do problem solving styles change as people age?

Accepted Answer

The ability to solve problems declines w

Question 10

Which of the following would not be evidence of the central nervous system slowing down with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Longer response or reaction time 
B)  The earlier onset of fatigue 
C)  Forgetfulness 
D)  Hand tremors 
A)  Longer response or reaction time 
B)  The earlier onset of fatigue 
C)  Forgetfulness 
D)  Hand tremors

Question 11

Aging results in a decrease in bone mass, especially among women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Nursing home personnel are increasingly grappling with how to accommodate the sexual needs of married and unmarried older residents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How do learning and memory change in later life? What are five ways to enhance memory in later years?

Accepted Answer

Older adults can learn new skills, ideas

Question 14

Longitudinal studies suggest that after early adulthood, people demonstrate reasonable consistency in attitudes, values, temperament, and traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If a job demands speed in decision-making and performance, an older worker may be disadvantaged more by which of the following than if the job merely requires physical strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  Faster neurons 
B)  Faster cognition 
C)  Slower reaction time 
D)  Slower social cues 
A)  Faster neurons 
B)  Faster cognition 
C)  Slower reaction time 
D)  Slower social cues

Question 16

How does personality change across the life course?

Accepted Answer

Two patterns of personality change may b

Question 17

Robert has been visiting his physician for an annual physical every spring since he retired a decade ago. This year, Robert tells his doctor that he has taken up several new hobbies in an effort to ward off "old age." He then tells his doctor all about his winter schedule, which included curling, learning Spanish, knitting, and yoga. Upon hearing about these new activities, Robert's doctor tells him that his decreased systemic blood pressure and increased muscle mass, endurance, and strength make sense now. What is the most likely explanation for these changes in Robert's health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert's doctor misinterpreted his chart. 
B)  Learning a language has an impact on physical health. 
C)  Robert is experiencing the benefits of increased social activities. 
D)  Robert is experiencing the benefits of regular physical activity. 
A)  Robert's doctor misinterpreted his chart. 
B)  Learning a language has an impact on physical health. 
C)  Robert is experiencing the benefits of increased social activities. 
D)  Robert is experiencing the benefits of regular physical activity.

Question 18

Adults aged 18 to 39 are less likely to meet the guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than those aged 40 to 79.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is false regarding presbycusis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It affects 80 per cent of older adults. 
B)  It is a major type of hearing loss that results in the inability to hear higher-frequency sounds. 
C)  It starts to appear after the age of 50. 
D)  It is more common in men. 
A)  It affects 80 per cent of older adults. 
B)  It is a major type of hearing loss that results in the inability to hear higher-frequency sounds. 
C)  It starts to appear after the age of 50. 
D)  It is more common in men.

Question 20

Older women, more than older men, report one disability or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Aging entails a decrease in muscle mass and elasticity.

Approximately what percentage of Canadians aged 65 and over report at least one disability which influences their daily activities?

What is meant by cautiousness in relation to motor performance?

Which of the following statements regarding creativity is true?

Baby boomers define sexuality similarly to earlier cohorts of older adults.

The 2006 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey and 2012 Canadian Survey of Disability showed consistent reporting of disabilities for older Canadian populations.

It is estimated that the incidence of dementia in Canada will decrease by the year 2038.

What percentage of Canadians aged 65-74 experience some form of diagnosed dementia?

How do problem solving styles change as people age?

Which of the following would not be evidence of the central nervous system slowing down with age?

Aging results in a decrease in bone mass, especially among women.

Nursing home personnel are increasingly grappling with how to accommodate the sexual needs of married and unmarried older residents.

How do learning and memory change in later life? What are five ways to enhance memory in later years?

Longitudinal studies suggest that after early adulthood, people demonstrate reasonable consistency in attitudes, values, temperament, and traits.

If a job demands speed in decision-making and performance, an older worker may be disadvantaged more by which of the following than if the job merely requires physical strength?

How does personality change across the life course?

Adults aged 18 to 39 are less likely to meet the guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than those aged 40 to 79.

Which of the following statements is false regarding presbycusis?

Older women, more than older men, report one disability or more.

Aging As a Social Process

Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Aging

Population Aging: a Demographic and Geographic Perspective

Theories and Research in Explaining and Understanding Aging Phenomena

Social Structures, Social Inequality,and the Life Course

Health Status and Health-Care Transitions in an Aging Context

The Lived Environment: Community, Housing, and Place

Family Ties, Relationships, and Transitions

Later Life Work, Retirement, and Economic Security

Social Participation, Social Connectedness, and Leisure Among Older Persons

End of the Life Course: Social Support, Public Policy, and Dying Well

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Exam 3: Integrating Physical, Psychological, and Social Change Across the Life Course

Aging entails a decrease in muscle mass and elasticity.

Approximately what percentage of Canadians aged 65 and over report at least one disability which influences their daily activities?

What is meant by cautiousness in relation to motor performance?

Which of the following statements regarding creativity is true?

Baby boomers define sexuality similarly to earlier cohorts of older adults.

The 2006 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey and 2012 Canadian Survey of Disability showed consistent reporting of disabilities for older Canadian populations.

It is estimated that the incidence of dementia in Canada will decrease by the year 2038.

What percentage of Canadians aged 65-74 experience some form of diagnosed dementia?

How do problem solving styles change as people age?

Which of the following would not be evidence of the central nervous system slowing down with age?

Aging results in a decrease in bone mass, especially among women.

Nursing home personnel are increasingly grappling with how to accommodate the sexual needs of married and unmarried older residents.

How do learning and memory change in later life? What are five ways to enhance memory in later years?

Longitudinal studies suggest that after early adulthood, people demonstrate reasonable consistency in attitudes, values, temperament, and traits.

If a job demands speed in decision-making and performance, an older worker may be disadvantaged more by which of the following than if the job merely requires physical strength?

How does personality change across the life course?

Adults aged 18 to 39 are less likely to meet the guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than those aged 40 to 79.

Which of the following statements is false regarding presbycusis?

Older women, more than older men, report one disability or more.

Aging As a Social Process

Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Aging

Population Aging: a Demographic and Geographic Perspective

Theories and Research in Explaining and Understanding Aging Phenomena

Social Structures, Social Inequality,and the Life Course

Health Status and Health-Care Transitions in an Aging Context

The Lived Environment: Community, Housing, and Place

Family Ties, Relationships, and Transitions

Later Life Work, Retirement, and Economic Security

Social Participation, Social Connectedness, and Leisure Among Older Persons

End of the Life Course: Social Support, Public Policy, and Dying Well

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