Question 1

Which statement concerning autobiographical memory development is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger adults tend to more vividly recall information from ages 10-30, while older adults tend to recall information from after age 30 
B)  Older adults tend to more vividly recall information from ages 10-30, while younger adults tend to recall information from after age 30 
C)  Younger adults and older adults both tend to more vividly recall information from ages 10-30 
D)  Younger adults and older adults both tend to more vividly recall information from after age 30 
A)  Younger adults tend to more vividly recall information from ages 10-30, while older adults tend to recall information from after age 30 
B)  Older adults tend to more vividly recall information from ages 10-30, while younger adults tend to recall information from after age 30 
C)  Younger adults and older adults both tend to more vividly recall information from ages 10-30 
D)  Younger adults and older adults both tend to more vividly recall information from after age 30

Question 2

Within the U.S. population, which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximum life expectancy 
B)  Average life expectancy 
C)  Useful life expectancy 
D)  All these estimates are the same length 
A)  Maximum life expectancy 
B)  Average life expectancy 
C)  Useful life expectancy 
D)  All these estimates are the same length

Question 3

When Ruth's husband dies, she thinks, "I can't live without my husband. God is punishing me." These types of thoughts about events are called

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit memories. 
B)  semantic memories. 
C)  internal belief systems. 
D)  internal memory aids. 
A)  explicit memories. 
B)  semantic memories. 
C)  internal belief systems. 
D)  internal memory aids.

Question 4

Because he is a cognitive therapist, Dr. Spence is most likely to suggest that the underlying cause of depression involves

Accepted Answer

A)  an unconscious battle between the id and superego. 
B)  an imbalance of neurotransmitters. 
C)  a past life that includes too few rewards. 
D)  a thought process that focuses only on negative memories. 
A)  an unconscious battle between the id and superego. 
B)  an imbalance of neurotransmitters. 
C)  a past life that includes too few rewards. 
D)  a thought process that focuses only on negative memories.

Question 5

What does not typically happen to the cardiovascular system as we age?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heart begins to pump more blood per minute 
B)  The arteries stiffen 
C)  Fat deposits form in the heart and arteries 
D)  The amount of muscle tissue in the heart decreases 
A)  The heart begins to pump more blood per minute 
B)  The arteries stiffen 
C)  Fat deposits form in the heart and arteries 
D)  The amount of muscle tissue in the heart decreases

Question 6

Lo is a member of an ethnic minority group in the United States. Given this, how is her longevity most likely to be negatively impacted?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fact that she is a female is a risk factor for reduced longevity 
B)  She likely has less access to quality medical care 
C)  Her diet will likely lack the amount of lead necessary for proper cell development 
D)  She is significantly more likely to have AIDS 
A)  The fact that she is a female is a risk factor for reduced longevity 
B)  She likely has less access to quality medical care 
C)  Her diet will likely lack the amount of lead necessary for proper cell development 
D)  She is significantly more likely to have AIDS

Question 7

As a proponent of cross-linking theory, Dr. Rennie would be most interested in

Accepted Answer

A)  brain cells. 
B)  muscles and arteries. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  telomeres. 
A)  brain cells. 
B)  muscles and arteries. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  telomeres.

Question 8

Which type of therapy for depression would be most interested in altering internal belief systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive therapy 
B)  Behavior therapy 
C)  Using SSRIs 
D)  Using HCAs 
A)  Cognitive therapy 
B)  Behavior therapy 
C)  Using SSRIs 
D)  Using HCAs

Question 9

Which is not one of the three abilities used to define creativity in adults by Sternberg and Lubart (2001)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Producing work that is novel 
B)  Producing work that is task appropriate 
C)  Producing work that is artistic 
D)  Producing work that is high in demand 
A)  Producing work that is novel 
B)  Producing work that is task appropriate 
C)  Producing work that is artistic 
D)  Producing work that is high in demand

Question 10

The defining characteristic of a cerebral vascular accident is

Accepted Answer

A)  death. 
B)  neuritic tangling. 
C)  an interruption of blood flow to the brain. 
D)  the cessation of respiratory output. 
A)  death. 
B)  neuritic tangling. 
C)  an interruption of blood flow to the brain. 
D)  the cessation of respiratory output.

Question 11

If Nathan is prescribed ____ for his depression, he will have to be very careful about what kinds of food he eats.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
C)  cognitive therapy 
D)  an amyloid 
A)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 
B)  monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
C)  cognitive therapy 
D)  an amyloid

Question 12

After a series of strokes, Jerry is unable to recognize family members and has a very difficult time understanding his native language. The most probable diagnosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  Huntington's disease. 
B)  neuritic plaques. 
C)  vascular dementia. 
D)  presbycusis. 
A)  Huntington's disease. 
B)  neuritic plaques. 
C)  vascular dementia. 
D)  presbycusis.

Question 13

Which statement about depression is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical symptoms may include loss of appetite and insomnia 
B)  In older people, trouble breathing is a very good predictor of depression 
C)  It is easy to diagnose as the symptoms are unlike any other disorder 
D)  It does not involve any significant impairment in daily life activities 
A)  Physical symptoms may include loss of appetite and insomnia 
B)  In older people, trouble breathing is a very good predictor of depression 
C)  It is easy to diagnose as the symptoms are unlike any other disorder 
D)  It does not involve any significant impairment in daily life activities

Question 14

Which statement concerning sex differences in longevity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the U.S., women's average longevity is about one year longer than that of men. 
B)  The reduction of death during childbirth has led to an increase in longevity of women over the past century. 
C)  In industrial countries, factors like education and work opportunities do not appear to impact longevity in women. 
D)  The rate of dying from one of the top 15 causes of death is significantly higher in women than men. 
A)  In the U.S., women's average longevity is about one year longer than that of men. 
B)  The reduction of death during childbirth has led to an increase in longevity of women over the past century. 
C)  In industrial countries, factors like education and work opportunities do not appear to impact longevity in women. 
D)  The rate of dying from one of the top 15 causes of death is significantly higher in women than men.

Question 15

What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the packets of fuel that feed each cell. 
B)  They are "glue" that binds together the base pairs of DNA molecules. 
C)  They are a portion of a chromosome that gets shorter until DNA replication is no longer possible. 
D)  They are the scrubber cells that clear all debris from our arteries. 
A)  They are the packets of fuel that feed each cell. 
B)  They are "glue" that binds together the base pairs of DNA molecules. 
C)  They are a portion of a chromosome that gets shorter until DNA replication is no longer possible. 
D)  They are the scrubber cells that clear all debris from our arteries.

Question 16

The _____ theory of aging focuses on proteins that interact randomly with body tissues like muscles and arteries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ theory of aging focuses on...

Question 17

After learning the E-I-E-I-O framework, Hugh uses rehearsal to recall his new student ID number. This would be an example of an ______ memory aid.

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit-internal 
B)  implicit-external 
C)  explicit-internal 
D)  explicit-external 
A)  implicit-internal 
B)  implicit-external 
C)  explicit-internal 
D)  explicit-external

Question 18

People who study population trends are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who study population trends are called...

Question 19

Neurons communicate via neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used to treat _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used...

Which statement concerning autobiographical memory development is true?

Within the U.S. population, which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity?

When Ruth's husband dies, she thinks, "I can't live without my husband. God is punishing me." These types of thoughts about events are called

Because he is a cognitive therapist, Dr. Spence is most likely to suggest that the underlying cause of depression involves

What does not typically happen to the cardiovascular system as we age?

Lo is a member of an ethnic minority group in the United States. Given this, how is her longevity most likely to be negatively impacted?

As a proponent of cross-linking theory, Dr. Rennie would be most interested in

Which type of therapy for depression would be most interested in altering internal belief systems?

Which is not one of the three abilities used to define creativity in adults by Sternberg and Lubart (2001)?

The defining characteristic of a cerebral vascular accident is

If Nathan is prescribed ____ for his depression, he will have to be very careful about what kinds of food he eats.

After a series of strokes, Jerry is unable to recognize family members and has a very difficult time understanding his native language. The most probable diagnosis is

Which statement about depression is true?

Which statement concerning sex differences in longevity is true?

What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process?

The _____ theory of aging focuses on proteins that interact randomly with body tissues like muscles and arteries.

After learning the E-I-E-I-O framework, Hugh uses rehearsal to recall his new student ID number. This would be an example of an ______ memory aid.

People who study population trends are called _____.

Neurons communicate via neurotransmitters.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used to treat _____.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 14: The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Which statement concerning autobiographical memory development is true?

Within the U.S. population, which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity?

When Ruth's husband dies, she thinks, "I can't live without my husband. God is punishing me." These types of thoughts about events are called

Because he is a cognitive therapist, Dr. Spence is most likely to suggest that the underlying cause of depression involves

What does not typically happen to the cardiovascular system as we age?

Lo is a member of an ethnic minority group in the United States. Given this, how is her longevity most likely to be negatively impacted?

As a proponent of cross-linking theory, Dr. Rennie would be most interested in

Which type of therapy for depression would be most interested in altering internal belief systems?

Which is not one of the three abilities used to define creativity in adults by Sternberg and Lubart (2001)?

The defining characteristic of a cerebral vascular accident is

If Nathan is prescribed ____ for his depression, he will have to be very careful about what kinds of food he eats.

After a series of strokes, Jerry is unable to recognize family members and has a very difficult time understanding his native language. The most probable diagnosis is

Which statement about depression is true?

Which statement concerning sex differences in longevity is true?

What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process?

The _____ theory of aging focuses on proteins that interact randomly with body tissues like muscles and arteries.

After learning the E-I-E-I-O framework, Hugh uses rehearsal to recall his new student ID number. This would be an example of an ______ memory aid.

People who study population trends are called _____.

Neurons communicate via neurotransmitters.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used to treat _____.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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