Question 1

Competence and performance have the same meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One dimension of wisdom is the pragmatics of the mind, which refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusive competence 
B)  the basic information processing system 
C)  factual and strategic knowledge and their relationship to problem solving in real life situations 
D)  good judgment about important life matters 
E)  using common sense to solve everyday problems 
A)  exclusive competence 
B)  the basic information processing system 
C)  factual and strategic knowledge and their relationship to problem solving in real life situations 
D)  good judgment about important life matters 
E)  using common sense to solve everyday problems

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to mental abilities not acquired by learning from one's culture, but that reflect individual differences in the integrity of the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligent quotient 
B)  fluid intelligence 
C)  crystallized intelligence 
D)  inductive reasoning 
E)  primary mental abilities 
A)  intelligent quotient 
B)  fluid intelligence 
C)  crystallized intelligence 
D)  inductive reasoning 
E)  primary mental abilities

Question 4

Identify and define the five groups of competence in the typological perspective of physical competence in older people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and define the five groups of...

Question 5

Describe the vision and hearing related changes that occur with age. What are the implications for the day-to-day lives of older people?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the vision and hearing related changes...

Question 6

Wisdom implies good judgment in important and certain matters of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Physically dependent people

Accepted Answer

A)  are unable to perform some or all of the basic activities of daily living such as walking and bathing 
B)  are able to perform the basic activities of daily living but lack the competence to undertake a full range of instrumental activities 
C)  have competence in the basic and instrumental activities of daily living and are able to undertake light physical work and recreation 
D)  exercise two or more times weekly for reasons of enjoyment, health and well-being 
E)  are those who score at the highest fitness levels for their age 
A)  are unable to perform some or all of the basic activities of daily living such as walking and bathing 
B)  are able to perform the basic activities of daily living but lack the competence to undertake a full range of instrumental activities 
C)  have competence in the basic and instrumental activities of daily living and are able to undertake light physical work and recreation 
D)  exercise two or more times weekly for reasons of enjoyment, health and well-being 
E)  are those who score at the highest fitness levels for their age

Question 8

Echoes refer to memory traces associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  information that is visual 
B)  information that is auditory 
C)  information in consciousness 
D)  information in unconsciousness 
E)  information that is skill related 
A)  information that is visual 
B)  information that is auditory 
C)  information in consciousness 
D)  information in unconsciousness 
E)  information that is skill related

Question 9

What evidence is there that pain sensitivity decreases with age?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What evidence is there that pain sensitivity...

Question 10

The findings from the Canada Fitness Survey indicate the most loss of competence with age for

Accepted Answer

A)  the push-up and sit-up tests 
B)  the step test 
C)  handgrip strength 
D)  handgrip flexibility 
E)  females 
A)  the push-up and sit-up tests 
B)  the step test 
C)  handgrip strength 
D)  handgrip flexibility 
E)  females

Question 11

Who are the physically elite? Does Canada support the physically elite? If so, how? Why is research on the physically elite important?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who are the physically elite? Does Canada...

Question 12

Information acquisition begins

Accepted Answer

A)  with memory 
B)  with wisdom 
C)  at the sensory systems 
D)  at the cognitive system 
E)  with experience 
A)  with memory 
B)  with wisdom 
C)  at the sensory systems 
D)  at the cognitive system 
E)  with experience

Question 13

People who score at the highest fitness levels for their age fall into which category

Accepted Answer

A)  the physically dependent 
B)  the physically frail 
C)  the physically independent 
D)  the physically fit 
E)  the physically elite 
A)  the physically dependent 
B)  the physically frail 
C)  the physically independent 
D)  the physically fit 
E)  the physically elite

Question 14

People who are able to perform the basic activities of daily living but lack the competence to undertake a full range of instrumental activities such as cooking and shopping would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  physically dependent 
B)  physically frail 
C)  physically independent 
D)  physically fit 
E)  physically elite 
A)  physically dependent 
B)  physically frail 
C)  physically independent 
D)  physically fit 
E)  physically elite

Question 15

Canadian research suggests that pain is a significant problem for many older people. One study indicated that _____ percent of Canadian nursing home residents experience pain at least once a week.

Accepted Answer

A)  twenty 
B)  forty 
C)  fifty 
D)  seventy 
E)  eighty 
A)  twenty 
B)  forty 
C)  fifty 
D)  seventy 
E)  eighty

Question 16

Gerontologists study physical competence to understand

Accepted Answer

A)  changes that occur with age at cellular levels 
B)  what people of different ages usually do and are capable of doing 
C)  at what age people are no longer competent 
D)  the outward signs of biological aging 
E)  the physical experience of aging 
A)  changes that occur with age at cellular levels 
B)  what people of different ages usually do and are capable of doing 
C)  at what age people are no longer competent 
D)  the outward signs of biological aging 
E)  the physical experience of aging

Question 17

Semantic memory refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge about concepts not necessarily associated with a single episode of acquisition 
B)  mental manipulation of the information 
C)  the remembering of discrete events 
D)  the retention of skill 
E)  remembering to do something at a future time 
A)  knowledge about concepts not necessarily associated with a single episode of acquisition 
B)  mental manipulation of the information 
C)  the remembering of discrete events 
D)  the retention of skill 
E)  remembering to do something at a future time

Question 18

With respect to acquiring information into long-term memory, older people are disadvantaged with

Accepted Answer

A)  unfamiliar information 
B)  material presented slowly 
C)  tasks that require automatic processing 
D)  interrupted speech 
E)  kinesthesis 
A)  unfamiliar information 
B)  material presented slowly 
C)  tasks that require automatic processing 
D)  interrupted speech 
E)  kinesthesis

Question 19

Research suggests that older adults have a higher frequency of autobiographical memories for which age period?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-15 
B)  10-30 
C)  20-40 
D)  18-55 
E)  30-65 
A)  5-15 
B)  10-30 
C)  20-40 
D)  18-55 
E)  30-65

Question 20

Episodic memory refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge about concepts not necessarily associated with a single episode of acquisition 
B)  mental manipulation of the information 
C)  the remembering of discrete events 
D)  the retention of skill 
E)  remembering to do something at a future time 
A)  knowledge about concepts not necessarily associated with a single episode of acquisition 
B)  mental manipulation of the information 
C)  the remembering of discrete events 
D)  the retention of skill 
E)  remembering to do something at a future time

Competence and performance have the same meaning.

One dimension of wisdom is the pragmatics of the mind, which refers to

Which of the following terms refers to mental abilities not acquired by learning from one's culture, but that reflect individual differences in the integrity of the central nervous system?

Identify and define the five groups of competence in the typological perspective of physical competence in older people.

Describe the vision and hearing related changes that occur with age. What are the implications for the day-to-day lives of older people?

Wisdom implies good judgment in important and certain matters of life.

Physically dependent people

Echoes refer to memory traces associated with

What evidence is there that pain sensitivity decreases with age?

The findings from the Canada Fitness Survey indicate the most loss of competence with age for

Who are the physically elite? Does Canada support the physically elite? If so, how? Why is research on the physically elite important?

Information acquisition begins

People who score at the highest fitness levels for their age fall into which category

People who are able to perform the basic activities of daily living but lack the competence to undertake a full range of instrumental activities such as cooking and shopping would be classified as

Canadian research suggests that pain is a significant problem for many older people. One study indicated that _____ percent of Canadian nursing home residents experience pain at least once a week.

Gerontologists study physical competence to understand

Semantic memory refers to

With respect to acquiring information into long-term memory, older people are disadvantaged with

Research suggests that older adults have a higher frequency of autobiographical memories for which age period?

Episodic memory refers to

Attitudes and Social Issues That Affect Older People

Population Aging

Social Theory in Gerontology

Knowledge Building and Older People

The Gendered Life Course

Aging and Ethnicity

Mental Well-Being and Mental Disorder

Health and the Determinants of Health

Successful Aging

Families and Aging

Social Support and Caregiving

Work and Retirement

Pensions and Economic Security for Older Canadians

Health-Care System and Policy

End-Of-Life Issues

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Exam 7: Cognitive and Physical Performance

Competence and performance have the same meaning.

One dimension of wisdom is the pragmatics of the mind, which refers to

Which of the following terms refers to mental abilities not acquired by learning from one's culture, but that reflect individual differences in the integrity of the central nervous system?

Identify and define the five groups of competence in the typological perspective of physical competence in older people.

Describe the vision and hearing related changes that occur with age. What are the implications for the day-to-day lives of older people?

Wisdom implies good judgment in important and certain matters of life.

Physically dependent people

Echoes refer to memory traces associated with

What evidence is there that pain sensitivity decreases with age?

The findings from the Canada Fitness Survey indicate the most loss of competence with age for

Who are the physically elite? Does Canada support the physically elite? If so, how? Why is research on the physically elite important?

Information acquisition begins

People who score at the highest fitness levels for their age fall into which category

People who are able to perform the basic activities of daily living but lack the competence to undertake a full range of instrumental activities such as cooking and shopping would be classified as

Canadian research suggests that pain is a significant problem for many older people. One study indicated that _____ percent of Canadian nursing home residents experience pain at least once a week.

Gerontologists study physical competence to understand

Semantic memory refers to

With respect to acquiring information into long-term memory, older people are disadvantaged with

Research suggests that older adults have a higher frequency of autobiographical memories for which age period?

Episodic memory refers to

Attitudes and Social Issues That Affect Older People

Population Aging

Social Theory in Gerontology

Knowledge Building and Older People

The Gendered Life Course

Aging and Ethnicity

Mental Well-Being and Mental Disorder

Health and the Determinants of Health

Successful Aging

Families and Aging

Social Support and Caregiving

Work and Retirement

Pensions and Economic Security for Older Canadians

Health-Care System and Policy

End-Of-Life Issues

Filters