Question 1

Clayton has a low IQ, which puts him at increased risk for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 diabetes 
B)  cardiovascular disease 
C)  osteoarthritis 
D)  age-related hearing loss 
A)  Type 1 diabetes 
B)  cardiovascular disease 
C)  osteoarthritis 
D)  age-related hearing loss

Question 2

Based on research discussed in the text, which of the following results in the GREATEST improvement in memory among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on one memory skill 
B)  focusing on two memory skills 
C)  cognitive stimulation programs 
D)  training on a wide range of memory skills 
A)  focusing on one memory skill 
B)  focusing on two memory skills 
C)  cognitive stimulation programs 
D)  training on a wide range of memory skills

Question 3

Which of the following is MOST related to the tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) state?

Accepted Answer

A)  divided attention 
B)  selective attention 
C)  semantic memory 
D)  episodic memory 
A)  divided attention 
B)  selective attention 
C)  semantic memory 
D)  episodic memory

Question 4

Tasha works at a long-term care facility and is overheard saying to a resident "Rise and shine sweetie, it's time for your bath!" Which of the following is Tasha using?

Accepted Answer

A)  elderspeak 
B)  under-accommodation 
C)  circumlocution 
D)  right-branching clauses 
A)  elderspeak 
B)  under-accommodation 
C)  circumlocution 
D)  right-branching clauses

Question 5

Maurice is having a test to see if a recent stroke resulted in any structural damage to his brain. Which of the following may be used to conduct this test?

Accepted Answer

A)  positron emission tomography 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  diffusion tensor imaging 
D)  near infrared spectroscopic imaging 
A)  positron emission tomography 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  diffusion tensor imaging 
D)  near infrared spectroscopic imaging

Question 6

Jagadesh is 75 years old and an expert mechanical engineer. Although he retired ten years ago other engineers still seek Jagadesh's advice, which he is happy to share. Jagadesh demonstrates Horn and Cattell's concept of which type of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid intelligence 
B)  crystallized intelligence 
C)  logical-mathematical intelligence 
D)  the global component of general intelligence (g) 
A)  fluid intelligence 
B)  crystallized intelligence 
C)  logical-mathematical intelligence 
D)  the global component of general intelligence (g)

Clayton has a low IQ, which puts him at increased risk for which of the following?

Based on research discussed in the text, which of the following results in the GREATEST improvement in memory among older adults?

Which of the following is MOST related to the tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) state?

Tasha works at a long-term care facility and is overheard saying to a resident "Rise and shine sweetie, it's time for your bath!" Which of the following is Tasha using?

Maurice is having a test to see if a recent stroke resulted in any structural damage to his brain. Which of the following may be used to conduct this test?

Jagadesh is 75 years old and an expert mechanical engineer. Although he retired ten years ago other engineers still seek Jagadesh's advice, which he is happy to share. Jagadesh demonstrates Horn and Cattell's concept of which type of intelligence?

Issues to Consider in the Study of Adult Development

Research Designs and Ethical Issues

Physical Changes Associated with Aging

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Canada’s Ethnic Diversity

Aging and Personality Development

Relationships

Work, Retirement, and Leisure

Dying: Another Stage of Life

Living Arrangements of Older Adults

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Exam 4: Cognitive Changes, Post-Formal Thought, and Wisdom

Clayton has a low IQ, which puts him at increased risk for which of the following?

Based on research discussed in the text, which of the following results in the GREATEST improvement in memory among older adults?

Which of the following is MOST related to the tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) state?

Tasha works at a long-term care facility and is overheard saying to a resident "Rise and shine sweetie, it's time for your bath!" Which of the following is Tasha using?

Maurice is having a test to see if a recent stroke resulted in any structural damage to his brain. Which of the following may be used to conduct this test?

Jagadesh is 75 years old and an expert mechanical engineer. Although he retired ten years ago other engineers still seek Jagadesh's advice, which he is happy to share. Jagadesh demonstrates Horn and Cattell's concept of which type of intelligence?

Issues to Consider in the Study of Adult Development

Research Designs and Ethical Issues

Physical Changes Associated with Aging

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Canada’s Ethnic Diversity

Aging and Personality Development

Relationships

Work, Retirement, and Leisure

Dying: Another Stage of Life

Living Arrangements of Older Adults

Filters