Question 1

From middle to late adulthood, the incidence of type 2 diabetes __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is cut in half 
B)  nearly doubles 
C)  triples 
D)  quadruples 
A)  is cut in half 
B)  nearly doubles 
C)  triples 
D)  quadruples

Question 2

Ila, who is Inuit, recently became head of her extended family unit. Her status as "one who knows things" is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gulabjamen 
B)  quinceañera 
C)  isumataq 
D)  kanreki 
A)  gulabjamen 
B)  quinceañera 
C)  isumataq 
D)  kanreki

Question 3

When Grace reached her 70s, she began having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleeping deeply. During the day, Grace worried about having sleep trouble. One thing Grace could do to foster restful sleep is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  take frequent short naps during the day 
B)  use the bedroom only for sleep 
C)  take sleeping pills on a regular basis 
D)  cut back on exercise 
A)  take frequent short naps during the day 
B)  use the bedroom only for sleep 
C)  take sleeping pills on a regular basis 
D)  cut back on exercise

Question 4

Older adults have a greater __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity to sweet and sour tastes on the tongue 
B)  difficulty recognizing familiar foods by taste alone 
C)  sensitivity to salty and bitter tastes on the tongue 
D)  capacity to detect rancid food by smell alone 
A)  sensitivity to sweet and sour tastes on the tongue 
B)  difficulty recognizing familiar foods by taste alone 
C)  sensitivity to salty and bitter tastes on the tongue 
D)  capacity to detect rancid food by smell alone

Question 5

Centenarians __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to be male than female 
B)  are less likely than other older adults to have all or most of their own teeth 
C)  have a high incidence of genes associated with immune-deficiency disorders 
D)  usually have grandparents, parents, and siblings who reached very old age 
A)  are more likely to be male than female 
B)  are less likely than other older adults to have all or most of their own teeth 
C)  have a high incidence of genes associated with immune-deficiency disorders 
D)  usually have grandparents, parents, and siblings who reached very old age

Question 6

After cardiovascular disease and cancer, the most common cause of death among the aged is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  strokes 
B)  respiratory diseases 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  osteoporosis 
A)  strokes 
B)  respiratory diseases 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  osteoporosis

Question 7

What is the reminiscence bump? Why are adolescent and early adulthood experiences retrieved more readily than those of middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

When older adults recall remote events,

Question 8

Francesca's immune system has begun to turn against normal body tissues, which is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective optimization 
B)  primary aging 
C)  an autoimmune response 
D)  compression of morbidity 
A)  selective optimization 
B)  primary aging 
C)  an autoimmune response 
D)  compression of morbidity

Question 9

Which of the following is an indicator of survival over the next two years in a very old person?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased lung capacity 
B)  low T cell activity 
C)  high cortisol activity 
D)  high T cell activity 
A)  decreased lung capacity 
B)  low T cell activity 
C)  high cortisol activity 
D)  high T cell activity

Question 10

__________ is the disorder most often misdiagnosed as dementia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Atherosclerosis 
B)  Depression 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  Diabetes 
A)  Atherosclerosis 
B)  Depression 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  Diabetes

Question 11

The risk of __________ fracture increases fifteenfold from age 65 to 85.

Accepted Answer

A)  skull 
B)  elbow 
C)  hip 
D)  ankle 
A)  skull 
B)  elbow 
C)  hip 
D)  ankle

Question 12

Which statement is true about memory in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults perform well when they are asked to depend on associations between unrelated items. 
B)  Research shows that older people's remote memory is clearer than their memory for recent events. 
C)  When older adults are directed to use elaboration, the young-old difference in memory is greatly reduced. 
D)  Research shows that older adults recall intermediate events more often than remote or recent events. 
A)  Older adults perform well when they are asked to depend on associations between unrelated items. 
B)  Research shows that older people's remote memory is clearer than their memory for recent events. 
C)  When older adults are directed to use elaboration, the young-old difference in memory is greatly reduced. 
D)  Research shows that older adults recall intermediate events more often than remote or recent events.

Question 13

Continuing education programs for older adults __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforce their own ingrained stereotypes of aging 
B)  are not well-attended because older people are typically unwilling to learn new skills 
C)  help participants learn new skills and develop a broader perspective on the world 
D)  do not rely on computers or the Internet because older people are reluctant to use technology 
A)  reinforce their own ingrained stereotypes of aging 
B)  are not well-attended because older people are typically unwilling to learn new skills 
C)  help participants learn new skills and develop a broader perspective on the world 
D)  do not rely on computers or the Internet because older people are reluctant to use technology

Question 14

Participation by people age 65 and older in continuing education programs __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has increased substantially over the past few decades 
B)  has decreased significantly over the past two decades 
C)  is unlikely to benefit most participants, due to the associated costs 
D)  reinforces negative stereotypes of aging 
A)  has increased substantially over the past few decades 
B)  has decreased significantly over the past two decades 
C)  is unlikely to benefit most participants, due to the associated costs 
D)  reinforces negative stereotypes of aging

Question 15

Sedentary healthy older adults up to age 80 who begin endurance training __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  show gains in vital capacity 
B)  should focus on non-weight-bearing activities 
C)  often see greater muscle size and strength as a result 
D)  experience decreased blood circulation to the brain 
A)  show gains in vital capacity 
B)  should focus on non-weight-bearing activities 
C)  often see greater muscle size and strength as a result 
D)  experience decreased blood circulation to the brain

Question 16

Which statement is true about caregiving of older adults with dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is sometimes known as the "36-hour day" because of its constant demands. 
B)  An estimated two-thirds of family caregivers are themselves older adults. 
C)  Few communities offer interventions designed to support family caregivers. 
D)  The number of hours dedicated to caregiving decreases with caregiver age. 
A)  It is sometimes known as the "36-hour day" because of its constant demands. 
B)  An estimated two-thirds of family caregivers are themselves older adults. 
C)  Few communities offer interventions designed to support family caregivers. 
D)  The number of hours dedicated to caregiving decreases with caregiver age.

Question 17

Researchers believe that odor perception __________ with age.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases 
B)  wanes and becomes distorted 
C)  becomes more discriminating 
D)  does not change 
A)  increases 
B)  wanes and becomes distorted 
C)  becomes more discriminating 
D)  does not change

Question 18

In old age, __________ is/are better preserved than __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic memory; episodic memory 
B)  retrieval of everyday experiences; general knowledge retrieval 
C)  memory tasks that require strategic processing; memory without conscious awareness 
D)  implicit memory; explicit memory 
A)  semantic memory; episodic memory 
B)  retrieval of everyday experiences; general knowledge retrieval 
C)  memory tasks that require strategic processing; memory without conscious awareness 
D)  implicit memory; explicit memory

Question 19

Age differences in __________ memory are much smaller than in __________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit; implicit 
B)  episodic; semantic 
C)  implicit; explicit 
D)  associative; implicit 
A)  explicit; implicit 
B)  episodic; semantic 
C)  implicit; explicit 
D)  associative; implicit

Question 20

Which older adult is the most likely to enter a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Holzman, who has dementia 
B)  Ms. Braun, who has cancer 
C)  Mr. Overholser, who has cardiovascular disease 
D)  Ms. Mattos, who has type 2 diabetes 
A)  Mr. Holzman, who has dementia 
B)  Ms. Braun, who has cancer 
C)  Mr. Overholser, who has cardiovascular disease 
D)  Ms. Mattos, who has type 2 diabetes

From middle to late adulthood, the incidence of type 2 diabetes __________.

Ila, who is Inuit, recently became head of her extended family unit. Her status as "one who knows things" is known as __________.

When Grace reached her 70s, she began having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleeping deeply. During the day, Grace worried about having sleep trouble. One thing Grace could do to foster restful sleep is __________.

Older adults have a greater __________.

Centenarians __________.

After cardiovascular disease and cancer, the most common cause of death among the aged is __________.

What is the reminiscence bump? Why are adolescent and early adulthood experiences retrieved more readily than those of middle adulthood?

Francesca's immune system has begun to turn against normal body tissues, which is referred to as __________.

Which of the following is an indicator of survival over the next two years in a very old person?

__________ is the disorder most often misdiagnosed as dementia.

The risk of __________ fracture increases fifteenfold from age 65 to 85.

Which statement is true about memory in late adulthood?

Continuing education programs for older adults __________.

Participation by people age 65 and older in continuing education programs __________.

Sedentary healthy older adults up to age 80 who begin endurance training __________.

Which statement is true about caregiving of older adults with dementia?

Researchers believe that odor perception __________ with age.

In old age, is/are better preserved than .

Age differences in memory are much smaller than in memory.

Which older adult is the most likely to enter a nursing home?

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

From middle to late adulthood, the incidence of type 2 diabetes __________.

Ila, who is Inuit, recently became head of her extended family unit. Her status as "one who knows things" is known as __________.

When Grace reached her 70s, she began having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleeping deeply. During the day, Grace worried about having sleep trouble. One thing Grace could do to foster restful sleep is __________.

Older adults have a greater __________.

Centenarians __________.

After cardiovascular disease and cancer, the most common cause of death among the aged is __________.

What is the reminiscence bump? Why are adolescent and early adulthood experiences retrieved more readily than those of middle adulthood?

Francesca's immune system has begun to turn against normal body tissues, which is referred to as __________.

Which of the following is an indicator of survival over the next two years in a very old person?

__________ is the disorder most often misdiagnosed as dementia.

The risk of __________ fracture increases fifteenfold from age 65 to 85.

Which statement is true about memory in late adulthood?

Continuing education programs for older adults __________.

Participation by people age 65 and older in continuing education programs __________.

Sedentary healthy older adults up to age 80 who begin endurance training __________.

Which statement is true about caregiving of older adults with dementia?

Researchers believe that odor perception __________ with age.

In old age, __________ is/are better preserved than __________.

Age differences in __________ memory are much smaller than in __________ memory.

Which older adult is the most likely to enter a nursing home?

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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In old age, is/are better preserved than .

Age differences in memory are much smaller than in memory.