Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

The Marusa family,who are Japanese,celebrated Kenji's sixtieth birthday with a surprise party that recognized his senior place in the family and society.This ritual is known as __________.

Wanda,age 77,has difficulty shopping,paying her bills,and preparing food.Wanda needs help with __________.

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

Nina travels from the living room to the kitchen intending to get something,but then does not recall what she intended to get.Nina's experience is an example of __________ memory.

Which statement is true about memory in late adulthood?

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

Once people pass __________ years,the contribution of heredity to length of life decreases in favor of environmental factors.

In longitudinal research,__________ declined cognitively at a faster rate than counterparts,even after initial health status,mental test performance,and SES were controlled.

Continuing education programs for older adults __________.

Improved nutrition,medical treatment,sanitation,and safety have contributed to the dramatic gains in average __________ in the United States in the last 100 years.

What are primary and secondary aging? How do they differ?

Which statement is true about cognitive intervention in late adulthood?

Daily vitamin-mineral supplements __________.

Which of the following is an example of primary aging?

At age 65 and older,the death rate from unintentional injuries is __________.

The __________,along with women's reduced risk taking and physical aggression,are believed to be responsible for the female advantage in average life expectancy.

__________ is the disorder most often misdiagnosed as dementia.

Define and describe terminal decline.

Familial Alzheimer's __________.

Which of the following is an example of secondary aging?