Question 1

Older adults have the greatest difficulty understanding speech when

Accepted Answer

A)  other people are also talking 
B)  static noise is occurring 
C)  speech has been recorded 
D)  all of these conditions are equally difficult 
A)  other people are also talking 
B)  static noise is occurring 
C)  speech has been recorded 
D)  all of these conditions are equally difficult B

Question 2

Mortality appears to be strongly related to the slow down in

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction time 
B)  complex reaction time 
C)  motor response time 
D)  sensation time 
A)  reaction time 
B)  complex reaction time 
C)  motor response time 
D)  sensation time C

Question 3

The most frequent accident for older adults is a

Accepted Answer

A)  fall 
B)  burn 
C)  poisoning 
D)  drowning 
A)  fall 
B)  burn 
C)  poisoning 
D)  drowning A

Question 4

Research suggests that it is better to place a hearing aid in the right ear because that ear

Accepted Answer

A)  will experience less discomfort 
B)  is better at detecting speech 
C)  usually has the greatest amount of hearing loss 
D)  is a little closer to the brain 
A)  will experience less discomfort 
B)  is better at detecting speech 
C)  usually has the greatest amount of hearing loss 
D)  is a little closer to the brain

Question 5

A dangerous aspect of the loss of smell is that one may

Accepted Answer

A)  lose all sense of direction 
B)  be unable to detect a gas leak or smoke 
C)  also lose ability to taste really good food 
D)  remain in an environment that smells really bad 
A)  lose all sense of direction 
B)  be unable to detect a gas leak or smoke 
C)  also lose ability to taste really good food 
D)  remain in an environment that smells really bad

Question 6

When talking with a hearing impaired older adults one should not

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A)  face the person so they can see your lips move 
B)  rephrase what you've said if they do not understand 
C)  find a relatively quiet place to talk 
D)  speak loudly directly into their ear 
A)  face the person so they can see your lips move 
B)  rephrase what you've said if they do not understand 
C)  find a relatively quiet place to talk 
D)  speak loudly directly into their ear

Question 7

Older adults with extensive cell loss in their vestibular system are likely to have difficulty

Accepted Answer

A)  tasting certain foods 
B)  detecting subtle aromas 
C)  maintaining their balance 
D)  all of the above 
A)  tasting certain foods 
B)  detecting subtle aromas 
C)  maintaining their balance 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Mabel Davis, in this chapter's Senior View, would agree with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  cataract surgery should be avoided if possible 
B)  hearing loss occurs only for older men 
C)  time seems to speed up when you grow older 
D)  all of the above 
A)  cataract surgery should be avoided if possible 
B)  hearing loss occurs only for older men 
C)  time seems to speed up when you grow older 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

The leading cause of accidental death in older adults is a

Accepted Answer

A)  traffic accident 
B)  fall 
C)  food poisoning 
D)  fire smoke 
A)  traffic accident 
B)  fall 
C)  food poisoning 
D)  fire smoke

Question 10

One of the more effective treatments for restoring a good sense of balance and reducing fears of falling for older adults is

Accepted Answer

A)  the scooter 
B)  better lighting 
C)  Tai chi 
D)  aerobic exercise 
A)  the scooter 
B)  better lighting 
C)  Tai chi 
D)  aerobic exercise

Question 11

Some recent work suggests that hearing loss is related to an individual's

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of sight 
B)  memory functioning 
C)  belief in negative stereotypes 
D)  all of the above 
A)  loss of sight 
B)  memory functioning 
C)  belief in negative stereotypes 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Decreased blood flow in older adults is one possible reason for

Accepted Answer

A)  presbyopia 
B)  presbycusis 
C)  slower central processing 
D)  decreased sense of balance 
A)  presbyopia 
B)  presbycusis 
C)  slower central processing 
D)  decreased sense of balance

Question 13

Loss of the sense of smell in old age seems to

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A)  be fairly common 
B)  be very rare 
C)  occur more often in men 
D)  occur more often in women 
A)  be fairly common 
B)  be very rare 
C)  occur more often in men 
D)  occur more often in women

Question 14

Which of the following aspects of vision are likely to change with advanced age?

Accepted Answer

A)  dark/light adaptation 
B)  peripheral vision 
C)  dynamic acuity 
D)  all of the above 
A)  dark/light adaptation 
B)  peripheral vision 
C)  dynamic acuity 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

One aspect of central processing that seems to contribute to age differences in reaction time is

Accepted Answer

A)  a smaller short-term memory 
B)  a slower cerebral cortex 
C)  a more conservative response strategy 
D)  an increased difficulty in making decisions 
A)  a smaller short-term memory 
B)  a slower cerebral cortex 
C)  a more conservative response strategy 
D)  an increased difficulty in making decisions

Question 16

Why have researchers concluded that the slowing that occurs with aging is in the central processing that takes place in the brain rather than in the sense organs or muscles? Describe the relevant research.

Accepted Answer

Researchers have concluded that the slow

Question 17

Why do sensory changes influence perception in some cases but not in others?

Accepted Answer

Sensory changes can influence perception

Question 18

Which of the following increase the risk of falling?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  alcohol consumption 
C)  a low level of physical functioning 
D)  all of the above 
A)  diabetes 
B)  alcohol consumption 
C)  a low level of physical functioning 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Describe some steps that you might take to lessen the probability of a fall in an older adult's home.

Accepted Answer

There are several steps that can be take

Question 20

Particles of insoluble protein that accumulate in the vitreous humor are called

Accepted Answer

A)  pilons 
B)  meta carpals 
C)  floaters 
D)  risers 
A)  pilons 
B)  meta carpals 
C)  floaters 
D)  risers

Older adults have the greatest difficulty understanding speech when

Mortality appears to be strongly related to the slow down in

The most frequent accident for older adults is a

Research suggests that it is better to place a hearing aid in the right ear because that ear

A dangerous aspect of the loss of smell is that one may

When talking with a hearing impaired older adults one should not

Older adults with extensive cell loss in their vestibular system are likely to have difficulty

Mabel Davis, in this chapter's Senior View, would agree with which of the following?

The leading cause of accidental death in older adults is a

One of the more effective treatments for restoring a good sense of balance and reducing fears of falling for older adults is

Some recent work suggests that hearing loss is related to an individual's

Decreased blood flow in older adults is one possible reason for

Loss of the sense of smell in old age seems to

Which of the following aspects of vision are likely to change with advanced age?

One aspect of central processing that seems to contribute to age differences in reaction time is

Why have researchers concluded that the slowing that occurs with aging is in the central processing that takes place in the brain rather than in the sense organs or muscles? Describe the relevant research.

Why do sensory changes influence perception in some cases but not in others?

Which of the following increase the risk of falling?

Describe some steps that you might take to lessen the probability of a fall in an older adult's home.

Particles of insoluble protein that accumulate in the vitreous humor are called

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Exam 6: Sensation, Perception, and Slowing

Older adults have the greatest difficulty understanding speech when

Mortality appears to be strongly related to the slow down in

The most frequent accident for older adults is a

Research suggests that it is better to place a hearing aid in the right ear because that ear

A dangerous aspect of the loss of smell is that one may

When talking with a hearing impaired older adults one should not

Older adults with extensive cell loss in their vestibular system are likely to have difficulty

Mabel Davis, in this chapter's Senior View, would agree with which of the following?

The leading cause of accidental death in older adults is a

One of the more effective treatments for restoring a good sense of balance and reducing fears of falling for older adults is

Some recent work suggests that hearing loss is related to an individual's

Decreased blood flow in older adults is one possible reason for

Loss of the sense of smell in old age seems to

Which of the following aspects of vision are likely to change with advanced age?

One aspect of central processing that seems to contribute to age differences in reaction time is

Why have researchers concluded that the slowing that occurs with aging is in the central processing that takes place in the brain rather than in the sense organs or muscles? Describe the relevant research.

Why do sensory changes influence perception in some cases but not in others?

Which of the following increase the risk of falling?

Describe some steps that you might take to lessen the probability of a fall in an older adult's home.

Particles of insoluble protein that accumulate in the vitreous humor are called

An Introduction to Human Aging

Research Methods and Issues

Physical Aspects of Aging: Changes in Our Bodies

Theories of Senescence and Aging

Health and Longevity

Memory and Cognition

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Creativity

Personality

Relationships

Working and Retirment

Psychopathology

Healthy/helpful Environments

Death and Bereavement

Looking to the Future

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