Question 1

Age-associated detrimental changes in motor performance may be the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Degeneration of physiological systems 
B)  Psychological factors 
C)  Environmental factors 
D)  Degeneration of physiological systems and psychological factors 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Degeneration of physiological systems 
B)  Psychological factors 
C)  Environmental factors 
D)  Degeneration of physiological systems and psychological factors 
E)  All of these are correct. C

Question 2

Factors within the home of an older adult that may place her at risk for falling include which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stairs 
B)  Electrical cords 
C)  Small pets 
D)  Stairs and electrical cords 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Stairs 
B)  Electrical cords 
C)  Small pets 
D)  Stairs and electrical cords 
E)  All of these are correct. E

Question 3

Circumstances often associated with hip fractures include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in bone mineral density 
B)  Extensive time period of immobility 
C)  Greater dependency on others 
D)  Heightened possibility of institutional care 
E)  Susceptibility to deformity of the fracture site 
A)  Increase in bone mineral density 
B)  Extensive time period of immobility 
C)  Greater dependency on others 
D)  Heightened possibility of institutional care 
E)  Susceptibility to deformity of the fracture site A

Question 4

Components that may play an influential role in the control of a person's balance include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibular system 
B)  Digestive system 
C)  Muscular strength 
D)  Joint flexibility 
E)  Body morphology 
A)  Vestibular system 
B)  Digestive system 
C)  Muscular strength 
D)  Joint flexibility 
E)  Body morphology

Question 5

Conditions that can affect gait include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Brain tumors 
D)  Tinnitus 
E)  Strokes 
A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Brain tumors 
D)  Tinnitus 
E)  Strokes

Question 6

An older adult's inability to catch a ball may be due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decline in visual abilities 
B)  A decline in catching abilities 
C)  The size of the ball 
D)  A decline in visual abilities and in catching abilities 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  A decline in visual abilities 
B)  A decline in catching abilities 
C)  The size of the ball 
D)  A decline in visual abilities and in catching abilities 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is a factor(s) that contributes to older adults losing their driving privileges?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced level of physical activity 
B)  Age limits at the Department of Motor Vehicles 
C)  Reduced level of visual functioning 
D)  Reduced level of physical activity and visual functioning 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  Reduced level of physical activity 
B)  Age limits at the Department of Motor Vehicles 
C)  Reduced level of visual functioning 
D)  Reduced level of physical activity and visual functioning 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 8

Strategies that older adults may incorporate into their lives to reduce the possibility of falling include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Strength training exercises 
B)  Increased room lighting 
C)  Avoiding uneven surfaces 
D)  Wearing proper footwear 
E)  Not using assistance devices 
A)  Strength training exercises 
B)  Increased room lighting 
C)  Avoiding uneven surfaces 
D)  Wearing proper footwear 
E)  Not using assistance devices

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding the performance of elite level masters athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The records of masters athletes are often better than those in the open division of an event. 
B)  The performance of masters athletes is often better than younger non-elite athletes. 
C)  Some older adults have the ability to compete successfully in the open division of an event. 
D)  The performance of masters athletes is often better than younger non-elite athletes, and some older adults have the ability to compete successfully in the open division of an event. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  The records of masters athletes are often better than those in the open division of an event. 
B)  The performance of masters athletes is often better than younger non-elite athletes. 
C)  Some older adults have the ability to compete successfully in the open division of an event. 
D)  The performance of masters athletes is often better than younger non-elite athletes, and some older adults have the ability to compete successfully in the open division of an event. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 10

As adults age the process of maintaining postural control and balance:

Accepted Answer

A)  Becomes less efficient 
B)  Remains similar to that of young adults 
C)  Becomes more efficient 
D)  Does not change 
E)  Remains similar to that of adolescents 
A)  Becomes less efficient 
B)  Remains similar to that of young adults 
C)  Becomes more efficient 
D)  Does not change 
E)  Remains similar to that of adolescents

Question 11

Strategies for assisting older adults in acquiring new skills include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing passive rather than active learning 
B)  Providing opportunities for modeling requisite behavior 
C)  Teaching concepts rather than procedures 
D)  Providing passive rather than active learning and teaching concepts rather than procedures 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Providing passive rather than active learning 
B)  Providing opportunities for modeling requisite behavior 
C)  Teaching concepts rather than procedures 
D)  Providing passive rather than active learning and teaching concepts rather than procedures 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

Strategies incorporated by the individual to help offset the decline of stability include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving muscular strength levels 
B)  Improving body composition 
C)  Maintaining joint flexibility 
D)  Improving muscular strength levels and body composition 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Improving muscular strength levels 
B)  Improving body composition 
C)  Maintaining joint flexibility 
D)  Improving muscular strength levels and body composition 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 13

Older adults are able to maintain their ability to recover from disturbed balance when which of the following systems remains intact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual 
B)  Vestibular 
C)  Endocrine 
D)  Visual and vestibular 
E)  Visual and endocrine 
A)  Visual 
B)  Vestibular 
C)  Endocrine 
D)  Visual and vestibular 
E)  Visual and endocrine

Question 14

Psychological factors that are often found in individuals with hip fractures include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Various levels of fear 
B)  Sense of overprotectiveness 
C)  Depression 
D)  Various levels of fear and depression 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Various levels of fear 
B)  Sense of overprotectiveness 
C)  Depression 
D)  Various levels of fear and depression 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 15

Body morphology factors that play a role in balance and postural control include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Height 
B)  Body weight distribution 
C)  Joint flexibility 
D)  Foot length 
E)  Center of mass 
A)  Height 
B)  Body weight distribution 
C)  Joint flexibility 
D)  Foot length 
E)  Center of mass

Question 16

Research regarding aging and reaction time has indicated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Young active men had similar reaction times to those of older active men 
B)  Young inactive men had similar reaction times to those of older inactive men 
C)  Young inactive men had similar reaction times to those of older active men 
D)  Young active men had similar reaction times to those of young inactive men 
E)  Older active men had similar reaction times to those of older inactive men 
A)  Young active men had similar reaction times to those of older active men 
B)  Young inactive men had similar reaction times to those of older inactive men 
C)  Young inactive men had similar reaction times to those of older active men 
D)  Young active men had similar reaction times to those of young inactive men 
E)  Older active men had similar reaction times to those of older inactive men

Question 17

Gait differences between younger and older adults include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults display shorter stride lengths than younger adults 
B)  Younger adults spend more time in the double support phase than older adults 
C)  Older adults have less toe-floor clearance than younger adults 
D)  Younger adults have greater gait velocity than older adults 
E)  Younger adults and older adults often use difference strategies when the foot clears objects on the floor 
A)  Older adults display shorter stride lengths than younger adults 
B)  Younger adults spend more time in the double support phase than older adults 
C)  Older adults have less toe-floor clearance than younger adults 
D)  Younger adults have greater gait velocity than older adults 
E)  Younger adults and older adults often use difference strategies when the foot clears objects on the floor

Question 18

Environmental modifications that can assist older adults in carrying out daily living activities include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varying the height of furniture 
B)  Installing support bars near toilets and bathtubs 
C)  Altering prescriptions to avoid drug interactions 
D)  Varying the height of furniture and installing support bars near toilets and bathtubs 
E)  Installing support bars near toilets and bathtubs and altering prescriptions to avoid drug interactions 
A)  Varying the height of furniture 
B)  Installing support bars near toilets and bathtubs 
C)  Altering prescriptions to avoid drug interactions 
D)  Varying the height of furniture and installing support bars near toilets and bathtubs 
E)  Installing support bars near toilets and bathtubs and altering prescriptions to avoid drug interactions

Question 19

Reaction time refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  The time between the presentation of a stimulus and when it is picked up by one of the sensory systems 
B)  The time between the presentation of a stimulus and completion of a movement 
C)  The time between the presentation of a stimulus and initial activation of the appropriate muscle groups 
D)  The time between when sensory information is given meaning in the brain to the initial activation of the appropriate muscle groups 
E)  The time between when sensory information is given meaning in the brain to the completion of the movement 
A)  The time between the presentation of a stimulus and when it is picked up by one of the sensory systems 
B)  The time between the presentation of a stimulus and completion of a movement 
C)  The time between the presentation of a stimulus and initial activation of the appropriate muscle groups 
D)  The time between when sensory information is given meaning in the brain to the initial activation of the appropriate muscle groups 
E)  The time between when sensory information is given meaning in the brain to the completion of the movement

Question 20

Adequate levels of muscular strength in the upper and lower legs as they relate to stability are important for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance of balance 
B)  Avoidance of falls 
C)  Increase caloric expenditure 
D)  Maintenance of balance and avoidance of falls 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Maintenance of balance 
B)  Avoidance of falls 
C)  Increase caloric expenditure 
D)  Maintenance of balance and avoidance of falls 
E)  All of these are correct.

Age-associated detrimental changes in motor performance may be the result of:

Factors within the home of an older adult that may place her at risk for falling include which of these?

Circumstances often associated with hip fractures include all of the following, except:

Components that may play an influential role in the control of a person's balance include all of the following, except:

Conditions that can affect gait include all of the following, except:

An older adult's inability to catch a ball may be due to which of the following?

Which of the following is a factor(s) that contributes to older adults losing their driving privileges?

Strategies that older adults may incorporate into their lives to reduce the possibility of falling include all of the following, except:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the performance of elite level masters athletes?

As adults age the process of maintaining postural control and balance:

Strategies for assisting older adults in acquiring new skills include which of the following?

Strategies incorporated by the individual to help offset the decline of stability include which of the following?

Older adults are able to maintain their ability to recover from disturbed balance when which of the following systems remains intact?

Psychological factors that are often found in individuals with hip fractures include:

Body morphology factors that play a role in balance and postural control include all of the following, except:

Research regarding aging and reaction time has indicated that:

Gait differences between younger and older adults include all of the following, except:

Environmental modifications that can assist older adults in carrying out daily living activities include which of the following?

Reaction time refers to:

Adequate levels of muscular strength in the upper and lower legs as they relate to stability are important for which of the following?

Understanding Motor Development: An Overview

Models of Human Development

Motor Development: Theoretical Models

Selected Factors Related to Motor Development

Prenatal Factors Affecting Development

Prenatal and Infant Growth

Infant Reflexes and Rhythmical Stereotypies

Rudimentary Movement Abilities

Infant Perception

Childhood Growth and Development

Development of Fundamental Movement: Manipulation Skills

Development of Fundamental Movement: Locomotor Skills

Physical Development of Children

Perceptual Motor Development and Motor Skill Interventions

Adolescent Growth, Puberty, and Reproductive Maturity

Specialized Movement Skills

Fitness Changes During Adolescence

Physiological and Psychosocial Development in Adults

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Exam 19: Motor Performance in Adults

Age-associated detrimental changes in motor performance may be the result of:

Factors within the home of an older adult that may place her at risk for falling include which of these?

Circumstances often associated with hip fractures include all of the following, except:

Components that may play an influential role in the control of a person's balance include all of the following, except:

Conditions that can affect gait include all of the following, except:

An older adult's inability to catch a ball may be due to which of the following?

Which of the following is a factor(s) that contributes to older adults losing their driving privileges?

Strategies that older adults may incorporate into their lives to reduce the possibility of falling include all of the following, except:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the performance of elite level masters athletes?

As adults age the process of maintaining postural control and balance:

Strategies for assisting older adults in acquiring new skills include which of the following?

Strategies incorporated by the individual to help offset the decline of stability include which of the following?

Older adults are able to maintain their ability to recover from disturbed balance when which of the following systems remains intact?

Psychological factors that are often found in individuals with hip fractures include:

Body morphology factors that play a role in balance and postural control include all of the following, except:

Research regarding aging and reaction time has indicated that:

Gait differences between younger and older adults include all of the following, except:

Environmental modifications that can assist older adults in carrying out daily living activities include which of the following?

Reaction time refers to:

Adequate levels of muscular strength in the upper and lower legs as they relate to stability are important for which of the following?

Understanding Motor Development: An Overview

Models of Human Development

Motor Development: Theoretical Models

Selected Factors Related to Motor Development

Prenatal Factors Affecting Development

Prenatal and Infant Growth

Infant Reflexes and Rhythmical Stereotypies

Rudimentary Movement Abilities

Infant Perception

Childhood Growth and Development

Development of Fundamental Movement: Manipulation Skills

Development of Fundamental Movement: Locomotor Skills

Physical Development of Children

Perceptual Motor Development and Motor Skill Interventions

Adolescent Growth, Puberty, and Reproductive Maturity

Specialized Movement Skills

Fitness Changes During Adolescence

Physiological and Psychosocial Development in Adults

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