Question 1

Measures of ________ include spatial orientation, abstract reasoning, word fluency, and inductive reasoning.

Accepted Answer

fluid intelligence

Question 2

Older adults who are most worried about declining memory use external and cognitive aids as a way of coping with the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Researchers who have tested the pros and cons of cognitive retraining programs have found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning ability can be improved more than spatial orientation 
B)  they are effective when combined with memory-enhancing drugs 
C)  booster sessions make them ideal for older people 
D)  verbal mediators are better than visual methods for older people 
A)  reasoning ability can be improved more than spatial orientation 
B)  they are effective when combined with memory-enhancing drugs 
C)  booster sessions make them ideal for older people 
D)  verbal mediators are better than visual methods for older people A

Question 4

Achieving wisdom has been found to be associated with enhanced active aging in old age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Creativity peaks around age 30 and steadily declines with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Studies of wisdom in older adults:

Accepted Answer

A)  reveal increased levels as the person ages. 
B)  reveal declining levels as the person ages. 
C)  show enhanced active aging in people who have achieved wisdom. 
D)  have generally used tests of convergent thinking. 
A)  reveal increased levels as the person ages. 
B)  reveal declining levels as the person ages. 
C)  show enhanced active aging in people who have achieved wisdom. 
D)  have generally used tests of convergent thinking.

Question 7

Teaching research participants how to use various techniques to keep their minds active and maintain good memory skills is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

cognitive

Question 8

The general slowing hypothesis was proposed by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The general slowing hypothesis was proposed by...

Question 9

Regarding memory,:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary memory refers to an initial temporary stage of memory. 
B)  secondary memory refers to information of lower priority. 
C)  iconic memory is a short-term store for verbal information. 
D)  echoic memory is a long-term store for auditory information. 
A)  primary memory refers to an initial temporary stage of memory. 
B)  secondary memory refers to information of lower priority. 
C)  iconic memory is a short-term store for verbal information. 
D)  echoic memory is a long-term store for auditory information.

Question 10

Older people have more problems with spatial memory than do younger people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the findings of the Seattle Longitudinal Study.

Accepted Answer

The Seattle Longitudinal Study

Question 12

List-making is most helpful for older people who:

Accepted Answer

A)  have strong vocabulary skills. 
B)  have the least education. 
C)  have Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  take a lot of medications. 
A)  have strong vocabulary skills. 
B)  have the least education. 
C)  have Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  take a lot of medications.

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding studies of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-sectional studies entail selective attrition. 
B)  Longitudinal studies entail selective attrition. 
C)  Older people do better on timed tests. 
D)  They can assess age changes and age differences. 
A)  Cross-sectional studies entail selective attrition. 
B)  Longitudinal studies entail selective attrition. 
C)  Older people do better on timed tests. 
D)  They can assess age changes and age differences.

Question 14

Measures of crystallized intelligence include:

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract reasoning. 
B)  social judgment. 
C)  word fluency. 
D)  inductive reasoning. 
A)  abstract reasoning. 
B)  social judgment. 
C)  word fluency. 
D)  inductive reasoning.

Question 15

Studies of creativity:

Accepted Answer

A)  show that creative young children become creative elders. 
B)  have examined problem solving skills of artists and scientists. 
C)  often include tests of divergent thinking. 
D)  generally rely on self-reports of creativity. 
A)  show that creative young children become creative elders. 
B)  have examined problem solving skills of artists and scientists. 
C)  often include tests of divergent thinking. 
D)  generally rely on self-reports of creativity.

Question 16

Older adults make more errors of omission than errors of commission on tests of paired associates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Interference theory has been useful in explaining problems of retrieving information from secondary memory seen with older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

We are able to remember better if information is stored in our primary memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify the various types of memory, their function, and their potential for age -related changes.

Accepted Answer

The types of memory include episodic (re

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding creative output?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creative output is highest from age 30-40. 
B)  Creative output from age 70 to 80 is about half that of age 30-40. 
C)  The secondary peak of creativity occurs in the 60s. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Creative output is highest from age 30-40. 
B)  Creative output from age 70 to 80 is about half that of age 30-40. 
C)  The secondary peak of creativity occurs in the 60s. 
D)  All of the above

Measures of ________ include spatial orientation, abstract reasoning, word fluency, and inductive reasoning.

Older adults who are most worried about declining memory use external and cognitive aids as a way of coping with the problem.

Researchers who have tested the pros and cons of cognitive retraining programs have found that:

Achieving wisdom has been found to be associated with enhanced active aging in old age.

Creativity peaks around age 30 and steadily declines with age.

Studies of wisdom in older adults:

Teaching research participants how to use various techniques to keep their minds active and maintain good memory skills is known as ________.

The general slowing hypothesis was proposed by ________.

Regarding memory,:

Older people have more problems with spatial memory than do younger people.

Discuss the findings of the Seattle Longitudinal Study.

List-making is most helpful for older people who:

Which of the following is true regarding studies of intelligence?

Measures of crystallized intelligence include:

Studies of creativity:

Older adults make more errors of omission than errors of commission on tests of paired associates.

Interference theory has been useful in explaining problems of retrieving information from secondary memory seen with older adults.

We are able to remember better if information is stored in our primary memory.

Identify the various types of memory, their function, and their potential for age -related changes.

Which of the following is true regarding creative output?

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 5: Cognitive Changes With Aging

Measures of ________ include spatial orientation, abstract reasoning, word fluency, and inductive reasoning.

Older adults who are most worried about declining memory use external and cognitive aids as a way of coping with the problem.

Researchers who have tested the pros and cons of cognitive retraining programs have found that:

Achieving wisdom has been found to be associated with enhanced active aging in old age.

Creativity peaks around age 30 and steadily declines with age.

Studies of wisdom in older adults:

Teaching research participants how to use various techniques to keep their minds active and maintain good memory skills is known as ________.

The general slowing hypothesis was proposed by ________.

Regarding memory,:

Older people have more problems with spatial memory than do younger people.

Discuss the findings of the Seattle Longitudinal Study.

List-making is most helpful for older people who:

Which of the following is true regarding studies of intelligence?

Measures of crystallized intelligence include:

Studies of creativity:

Older adults make more errors of omission than errors of commission on tests of paired associates.

Interference theory has been useful in explaining problems of retrieving information from secondary memory seen with older adults.

We are able to remember better if information is stored in our primary memory.

Identify the various types of memory, their function, and their potential for age -related changes.

Which of the following is true regarding creative output?

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

Filters