Question 1

About how long is the maximum human lifespan?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 105 - 110 years 
B)  125 years 
C)  122 years 
D)  110-120 years 
A)  about 105 - 110 years 
B)  125 years 
C)  122 years 
D)  110-120 years

Question 2

On which type of recall tasks are older adults likely to perform most poorly. Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Consistently, they will perform more poo

Question 3

How are sleep patterns typically affected by age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults typically sleep very soundly for longer periods through the night than they did when they were younger. 
B)  Older adults commonly have longer periods of REM sleep, or dream sleep. 
C)  Older adults must nap more during the day in order to accumulate the sleep they need. 
D)  Older adults tend to become "night people" by going to bed later at night and getting up later in the morning. 
A)  Older adults typically sleep very soundly for longer periods through the night than they did when they were younger. 
B)  Older adults commonly have longer periods of REM sleep, or dream sleep. 
C)  Older adults must nap more during the day in order to accumulate the sleep they need. 
D)  Older adults tend to become "night people" by going to bed later at night and getting up later in the morning.

Question 4

Foods high in vitamins ________, ________, and ________ are good antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Foods high in vitamins ________, ________, and...

Question 5

In the United States today, the average 85 year old man will live to age ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States today, the average...

Question 6

A persistent ringing in the ears is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A persistent ringing in the ears is...

Question 7

If you were to serve a loaf of freshly-baked cinnamon bread to a group of older individuals, which of the following comments would you be most likely to hear?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It smell so good. It's making my mouth water!" 
B)  "This bread smells and tastes delicious!" 
C)  "I can't smell a thing, dear." 
D)  "The flavors of food seem to be so strong, so I really don't care for anything sweet." 
A)  "It smell so good. It's making my mouth water!" 
B)  "This bread smells and tastes delicious!" 
C)  "I can't smell a thing, dear." 
D)  "The flavors of food seem to be so strong, so I really don't care for anything sweet."

Question 8

How are the length of time in the U.S., English language skills, and depression correlated among elderly Chinese and Mexican immigrants?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not correlated. 
B)  They are negatively correlated. 
C)  They are positively correlated. 
D)  There is a positive correlation among Hispanic immigrants and a negative correlation among Chinese immigrants. 
A)  They are not correlated. 
B)  They are negatively correlated. 
C)  They are positively correlated. 
D)  There is a positive correlation among Hispanic immigrants and a negative correlation among Chinese immigrants.

Question 9

What is the most likely cause of slower reaction time for everyday tasks and activities for an older individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  The preliminary effects of Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Geriatric dysthymia 
C)  Pruning of redundant neural connections 
D)  Dendritic loss and slowing of synaptic speed 
A)  The preliminary effects of Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Geriatric dysthymia 
C)  Pruning of redundant neural connections 
D)  Dendritic loss and slowing of synaptic speed

Question 10

Which of the following is correct regarding vision in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood flow to the eye increases, which results in an enlarged blind spot on the retina. 
B)  The pupil does not widen or narrow as much or as quickly, which causes problems in adapting to variations in light and glare. 
C)  Older adults seem to adapt more flexibly and positively than middle-aged adults to the difficulties of living with serious vision impairments. 
D)  The incidence of cataracts decreases greatly among adults who are older than 75. 
A)  Blood flow to the eye increases, which results in an enlarged blind spot on the retina. 
B)  The pupil does not widen or narrow as much or as quickly, which causes problems in adapting to variations in light and glare. 
C)  Older adults seem to adapt more flexibly and positively than middle-aged adults to the difficulties of living with serious vision impairments. 
D)  The incidence of cataracts decreases greatly among adults who are older than 75.

Question 11

Which of the following is a neurological disorder that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional, social, and physical functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Geriatric dysthymia 
C)  Clinical depression 
D)  Dementia 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Geriatric dysthymia 
C)  Clinical depression 
D)  Dementia

Question 12

What is the only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

by finding neurofibr

Question 13

What is currently the most widely accepted explanation for declines in memory among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of motivation to use memory strategies 
B)  Drug interactions that interfere with the physiological basis of memory formation and retrieval 
C)  Loss of speed in central nervous system processes related to information-processing and memory function 
D)  Low-level dementia that interferes with memory but not with other aspects of functioning 
A)  Lack of motivation to use memory strategies 
B)  Drug interactions that interfere with the physiological basis of memory formation and retrieval 
C)  Loss of speed in central nervous system processes related to information-processing and memory function 
D)  Low-level dementia that interferes with memory but not with other aspects of functioning

Question 14

Auditory problems typically are experienced

Accepted Answer

A)  by more women than men. 
B)  by more men than women. 
C)  with equal frequency by women and men. 
D)  only by the oldest old subgroup. 
A)  by more women than men. 
B)  by more men than women. 
C)  with equal frequency by women and men. 
D)  only by the oldest old subgroup.

Question 15

The ________ are a group of neurological disorders that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional, social, and physical functioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ are a group of neurological...

Question 16

What is the single largest factor that determines the trajectory of an adult's physical or mental status beyond age 65?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health 
B)  Marital status 
C)  Social support system 
D)  Socio-economic status 
A)  Health 
B)  Marital status 
C)  Social support system 
D)  Socio-economic status

Question 17

What are the three subgroups of older adults?

Accepted Answer

young old,

Question 18

Which of the following is an obstacle to good hearing among the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive amplification of higher frequencies. 
B)  Increased production of ear wax, blocking the ear canals. 
C)  The bones of the middle ear become less calcified and more elastic. 
D)  The cochlear membranes become too flexible and are less responsive 
A)  Excessive amplification of higher frequencies. 
B)  Increased production of ear wax, blocking the ear canals. 
C)  The bones of the middle ear become less calcified and more elastic. 
D)  The cochlear membranes become too flexible and are less responsive

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding the incidence of Alzheimer's disease among people of African descent?

Accepted Answer

A)  The disease is more prominent in Africa than in African Americans in the United States. 
B)  The disease is less prevalent in Africa, but in the United States African Americans exhibit higher rates than White Americans. 
C)  The disease is more common among white people in Africa than black people in Africa. 
D)  African Americans whose African ancestors showed no signs of dementia are more prone to show dementia in current generations. 
A)  The disease is more prominent in Africa than in African Americans in the United States. 
B)  The disease is less prevalent in Africa, but in the United States African Americans exhibit higher rates than White Americans. 
C)  The disease is more common among white people in Africa than black people in Africa. 
D)  African Americans whose African ancestors showed no signs of dementia are more prone to show dementia in current generations.

About how long is the maximum human lifespan?

On which type of recall tasks are older adults likely to perform most poorly. Give an example.

How are sleep patterns typically affected by age?

Foods high in vitamins , , and are good antioxidants.

In the United States today, the average 85 year old man will live to age ________.

A persistent ringing in the ears is called ________.

If you were to serve a loaf of freshly-baked cinnamon bread to a group of older individuals, which of the following comments would you be most likely to hear?

How are the length of time in the U.S., English language skills, and depression correlated among elderly Chinese and Mexican immigrants?

What is the most likely cause of slower reaction time for everyday tasks and activities for an older individual?

Which of the following is correct regarding vision in late adulthood?

Which of the following is a neurological disorder that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional, social, and physical functioning?

What is the only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease?

What is currently the most widely accepted explanation for declines in memory among older adults?

Auditory problems typically are experienced

The ________ are a group of neurological disorders that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional, social, and physical functioning.

What is the single largest factor that determines the trajectory of an adult's physical or mental status beyond age 65?

What are the three subgroups of older adults?

Which of the following is an obstacle to good hearing among the elderly?

Which of the following is true regarding the incidence of Alzheimer's disease among people of African descent?

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Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

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Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

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About how long is the maximum human lifespan?

On which type of recall tasks are older adults likely to perform most poorly. Give an example.

How are sleep patterns typically affected by age?

Foods high in vitamins ________, ________, and ________ are good antioxidants.

In the United States today, the average 85 year old man will live to age ________.

A persistent ringing in the ears is called ________.

If you were to serve a loaf of freshly-baked cinnamon bread to a group of older individuals, which of the following comments would you be most likely to hear?

How are the length of time in the U.S., English language skills, and depression correlated among elderly Chinese and Mexican immigrants?

What is the most likely cause of slower reaction time for everyday tasks and activities for an older individual?

Which of the following is correct regarding vision in late adulthood?

Which of the following is a neurological disorder that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional, social, and physical functioning?

What is the only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease?

What is currently the most widely accepted explanation for declines in memory among older adults?

Auditory problems typically are experienced

The ________ are a group of neurological disorders that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional, social, and physical functioning.

What is the single largest factor that determines the trajectory of an adult's physical or mental status beyond age 65?

What are the three subgroups of older adults?

Which of the following is an obstacle to good hearing among the elderly?

Which of the following is true regarding the incidence of Alzheimer's disease among people of African descent?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death Dying and Bereavement

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Foods high in vitamins , , and are good antioxidants.