Question 1

The two general subdivisions of explicit memory are​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​semantic memory and procedural memory. 
B)  ​episodic memory and semantic memory. 
C)  ​procedural memory and working memory. 
D)  ​working memory and episodic memory 
A)  ​semantic memory and procedural memory. 
B)  ​episodic memory and semantic memory. 
C)  ​procedural memory and working memory. 
D)  ​working memory and episodic memory

Question 2

The rapidness with which a person can execute a mental function and provide a specific response is called ____ speed.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​visuographic 
B)  ​psychomotor 
C)  ​working 
D)  ​cognitive 
A)  ​visuographic 
B)  ​psychomotor 
C)  ​working 
D)  ​cognitive

Question 3

The notes that you studied prior to this exam are a good example of an environmental resource that is referred to as a(n) _______________ aid.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The notes that you studied prior to...

Question 4

The longevity of women tends to be higher than that of men in most developed countries, but that advantage is not found in developing countries. Which of the following is a reason for this loss of extra female longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Women are more susceptible to fatal infections in developing countries, because they do not work outside of the home and are not physiologically able to develop natural immunities. 
B)  ​Women are not provided with health care in many developing countries, and thus often die before the age of 30 years. 
C)  ​There are higher rates of death in childbirth in developing countries, which partially explains the loss of female longevity advantage. 
D)  ​The rates of honor killings of women are so high in developing countries that the longevity advantage is eliminated. 
A)  ​Women are more susceptible to fatal infections in developing countries, because they do not work outside of the home and are not physiologically able to develop natural immunities. 
B)  ​Women are not provided with health care in many developing countries, and thus often die before the age of 30 years. 
C)  ​There are higher rates of death in childbirth in developing countries, which partially explains the loss of female longevity advantage. 
D)  ​The rates of honor killings of women are so high in developing countries that the longevity advantage is eliminated.

Question 5

Later onset Alzheimer's disease may be linked to ____ genes, which are those that increase one's likelihood of developing the illness in question.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​concordance 
B)  ​eruption 
C)  ​risk 
D)  ​ascension 
A)  ​concordance 
B)  ​eruption 
C)  ​risk 
D)  ​ascension

Question 6

The primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus is above-normal glucose in the blood and urine caused by problems in metabolizing proteins.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____ disease is known mostly for its characteristic motor symptoms, including slow walking, difficulty getting in and out of chairs, and tremors.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Crohn's 
B)  ​Huntington's 
C)  ​Alzheimer's 
D)  ​Parkinson's 
A)  ​Crohn's 
B)  ​Huntington's 
C)  ​Alzheimer's 
D)  ​Parkinson's

Question 8

When Izzy gets home from school, she hands her book report to her grandmother to show off the A that she got. She is surprised when her grandmother holds the report at arm's length to read it rather than holding it closer to her eyes. Izzy's grandmother seems to be suffering from​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cataract. 
B)  ​presbycusis. 
C)  ​presbyopia. 
D)  ​glaucoma. 
A)  ​cataract. 
B)  ​presbycusis. 
C)  ​presbyopia. 
D)  ​glaucoma.

Question 9

International data on average life expectancy can be best described by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Life expectancy in various populations worldwide is surprisingly similar. 
B)  ​Countries around the world differ dramatically in average life expectancy. 
C)  ​Environmental factors play more of a role in life expectancy than genetics do. 
D)  ​The lowest average life expectancy in developing countries is 62 years. 
A)  ​Life expectancy in various populations worldwide is surprisingly similar. 
B)  ​Countries around the world differ dramatically in average life expectancy. 
C)  ​Environmental factors play more of a role in life expectancy than genetics do. 
D)  ​The lowest average life expectancy in developing countries is 62 years.

Question 10

Of countries examined, _______________ has the highest average life expectancy at just over 83 years.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of countries examined, _______________ has the highest...

Question 11

Christopher suffers from an illness that has rendered him unable to care for himself, to hold a job, or to live independently. He is only 32 years of age. Reevis is a 70-year-old college professor who has considered retirement but thinks that it is still three or four years away. Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate regarding these two gentlemen?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Christopher has a shorter average life expectancy than Reevis. 
B)  ​Christopher has a shorter longevity than Reevis. 
C)  ​Christopher has a shorter useful life expectancy than Reevis. 
D)  ​Christopher will have a shorter maximum life expectancy than Reevis. 
A)  ​Christopher has a shorter average life expectancy than Reevis. 
B)  ​Christopher has a shorter longevity than Reevis. 
C)  ​Christopher has a shorter useful life expectancy than Reevis. 
D)  ​Christopher will have a shorter maximum life expectancy than Reevis.

Question 12

Ruth has recently experienced a cerebral vascular accident involving an interruption of the flow of blood to her brain. If you were going to use the more common term for this medical event, you'd say that she had a(n) ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​aneurysm 
B)  ​stroke 
C)  ​heart attack 
D)  ​syncopal episode 
A)  ​aneurysm 
B)  ​stroke 
C)  ​heart attack 
D)  ​syncopal episode

Question 13

Dwight is an older adult who is being treated for depression symptoms by his physician. Which of the following would NOT be a class of medication that might be prescribed for his depression symptoms?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​heterocyclic phenothiazines 
B)  ​heterocyclic antidepressants (HCAs) 
C)  ​monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors 
D)  ​selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) 
A)  ​heterocyclic phenothiazines 
B)  ​heterocyclic antidepressants (HCAs) 
C)  ​monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors 
D)  ​selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Question 14

On which of the following types of memory tests do older adults tend to perform much worse than younger adults?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​tests of iconic memory 
B)  ​tests of implicit memory 
C)  ​tests of semantic memory 
D)  ​tests of episodic memory 
A)  ​tests of iconic memory 
B)  ​tests of implicit memory 
C)  ​tests of semantic memory 
D)  ​tests of episodic memory

Question 15

The term _______________, used by psychologists to mean feeling sad or down, is a prominent symptom of depression.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term _______________, used by psychologists to...

Question 16

Which of the following factors is NOT involved in helping a person become wise?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​general personal conditions 
B)  ​specific expertise conditions 
C)  ​facilitative life contexts 
D)  ​developmental and social challenges 
A)  ​general personal conditions 
B)  ​specific expertise conditions 
C)  ​facilitative life contexts 
D)  ​developmental and social challenges

Question 17

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Structural and functional neuroimaging are _____ techniques that have contributed to our knowledge about age-related brain changes.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​noninvasive 
B)  ​surgical 
C)  ​radioactive 
D)  ​cognitive assessment 
A)  ​noninvasive 
B)  ​surgical 
C)  ​radioactive 
D)  ​cognitive assessment

Question 19

Transmission of what sort of proteins across neurons has offered hope that a drug or other effective therapy for Alzheimer's disease could be developed?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​tau 
B)  ​gamma 
C)  ​epsilon 
D)  ​psi 
A)  ​tau 
B)  ​gamma 
C)  ​epsilon 
D)  ​psi

Question 20

____ is often assumed to be a strongpoint of younger people, while ____ is often assumed to be the strength of older people.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​recall; recognition 
B)  ​creativity; wisdom 
C)  ​recognition; recall 
D)  ​wisdom; creativity 
A)  ​recall; recognition 
B)  ​creativity; wisdom 
C)  ​recognition; recall 
D)  ​wisdom; creativity

The two general subdivisions of explicit memory are

The rapidness with which a person can execute a mental function and provide a specific response is called ____ speed.

The notes that you studied prior to this exam are a good example of an environmental resource that is referred to as a(n) _______________ aid.

The longevity of women tends to be higher than that of men in most developed countries, but that advantage is not found in developing countries. Which of the following is a reason for this loss of extra female longevity?

Later onset Alzheimer's disease may be linked to ____ genes, which are those that increase one's likelihood of developing the illness in question.

The primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus is above-normal glucose in the blood and urine caused by problems in metabolizing proteins.

____ disease is known mostly for its characteristic motor symptoms, including slow walking, difficulty getting in and out of chairs, and tremors.

When Izzy gets home from school, she hands her book report to her grandmother to show off the A that she got. She is surprised when her grandmother holds the report at arm's length to read it rather than holding it closer to her eyes. Izzy's grandmother seems to be suffering from

International data on average life expectancy can be best described by which of the following statements?

Of countries examined, _______________ has the highest average life expectancy at just over 83 years.

Ruth has recently experienced a cerebral vascular accident involving an interruption of the flow of blood to her brain. If you were going to use the more common term for this medical event, you'd say that she had a(n) ____.

Dwight is an older adult who is being treated for depression symptoms by his physician. Which of the following would NOT be a class of medication that might be prescribed for his depression symptoms?

On which of the following types of memory tests do older adults tend to perform much worse than younger adults?

The term _______________, used by psychologists to mean feeling sad or down, is a prominent symptom of depression.

Which of the following factors is NOT involved in helping a person become wise?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression.

Structural and functional neuroimaging are _____ techniques that have contributed to our knowledge about age-related brain changes.

Transmission of what sort of proteins across neurons has offered hope that a drug or other effective therapy for Alzheimer's disease could be developed?

is often assumed to be a strongpoint of younger people, while is often assumed to be the strength of older people.

The Study of Human Development.

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth.

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development in Infancy and Early Childhood.

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 in Young Adulthood.

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood.

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

Making It in Midlife: The Unique 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.

The two general subdivisions of explicit memory are​

The rapidness with which a person can execute a mental function and provide a specific response is called ____ speed.

The notes that you studied prior to this exam are a good example of an environmental resource that is referred to as a(n) _______________ aid.​

The longevity of women tends to be higher than that of men in most developed countries, but that advantage is not found in developing countries. Which of the following is a reason for this loss of extra female longevity?

Later onset Alzheimer's disease may be linked to ____ genes, which are those that increase one's likelihood of developing the illness in question.​

The primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus is above-normal glucose in the blood and urine caused by problems in metabolizing proteins.​

____ disease is known mostly for its characteristic motor symptoms, including slow walking, difficulty getting in and out of chairs, and tremors.​

When Izzy gets home from school, she hands her book report to her grandmother to show off the A that she got. She is surprised when her grandmother holds the report at arm's length to read it rather than holding it closer to her eyes. Izzy's grandmother seems to be suffering from​

International data on average life expectancy can be best described by which of the following statements?

Of countries examined, _______________ has the highest average life expectancy at just over 83 years.​

Ruth has recently experienced a cerebral vascular accident involving an interruption of the flow of blood to her brain. If you were going to use the more common term for this medical event, you'd say that she had a(n) ____.​

Dwight is an older adult who is being treated for depression symptoms by his physician. Which of the following would NOT be a class of medication that might be prescribed for his depression symptoms?​

On which of the following types of memory tests do older adults tend to perform much worse than younger adults?​

The term _______________, used by psychologists to mean feeling sad or down, is a prominent symptom of depression.​

Which of the following factors is NOT involved in helping a person become wise?​

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression.​

Structural and functional neuroimaging are _____ techniques that have contributed to our knowledge about age-related brain changes.​

Transmission of what sort of proteins across neurons has offered hope that a drug or other effective therapy for Alzheimer's disease could be developed?​

____ is often assumed to be a strongpoint of younger people, while ____ is often assumed to be the strength of older people.​

The Study of Human Development.

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth.

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development in Infancy and Early Childhood.

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 in Young Adulthood.

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood.

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

Making It in Midlife: The Unique 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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The two general subdivisions of explicit memory are

The notes that you studied prior to this exam are a good example of an environmental resource that is referred to as a(n) _______________ aid.

Later onset Alzheimer's disease may be linked to ____ genes, which are those that increase one's likelihood of developing the illness in question.

The primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus is above-normal glucose in the blood and urine caused by problems in metabolizing proteins.

____ disease is known mostly for its characteristic motor symptoms, including slow walking, difficulty getting in and out of chairs, and tremors.

When Izzy gets home from school, she hands her book report to her grandmother to show off the A that she got. She is surprised when her grandmother holds the report at arm's length to read it rather than holding it closer to her eyes. Izzy's grandmother seems to be suffering from

Of countries examined, _______________ has the highest average life expectancy at just over 83 years.

Ruth has recently experienced a cerebral vascular accident involving an interruption of the flow of blood to her brain. If you were going to use the more common term for this medical event, you'd say that she had a(n) ____.

Dwight is an older adult who is being treated for depression symptoms by his physician. Which of the following would NOT be a class of medication that might be prescribed for his depression symptoms?

On which of the following types of memory tests do older adults tend to perform much worse than younger adults?

The term _______________, used by psychologists to mean feeling sad or down, is a prominent symptom of depression.

Which of the following factors is NOT involved in helping a person become wise?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression.

Structural and functional neuroimaging are _____ techniques that have contributed to our knowledge about age-related brain changes.

Transmission of what sort of proteins across neurons has offered hope that a drug or other effective therapy for Alzheimer's disease could be developed?

is often assumed to be a strongpoint of younger people, while is often assumed to be the strength of older people.