Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

According to Rita's eye doctor,she may go blind.The light-sensitive cells in the central region of her retina are breaking down,causing her central vision to blur.Rita is developing

Which of the following 88-year-olds is expected to live the longest?

Four years ago,89-year-old Hyrum began experiencing a falloff in cognitive performance.This is a sign of

Which of the following leading causes of disability and death is more prevalent among women than among men?

Discuss changes in taste,smell,and touch sensitivity in late adulthood.

The reminiscence bump

Older adults

Betty,age 77,needs assistance with food preparation,housekeeping,and paying her bills.Betty cannot carry out some

Marion has just learned that her brain contains an abundance of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques.Marion's doctors are probably concerned that she has

Which of the following statements about falling in late adulthood is true?

When Joe's grandpa talks to Joe about his high school days,he is exhibiting __________ memory.

__________ skills are strongly correlated with older adults' tactile performance.

Research indicates that Mabel,age 75,requires about _____ hours of sleep per night.

The abnormal ApoE4 gene is the most commonly known risk factor for

Which of the following statements about older adult drivers and motor vehicle accidents is true?

Which of the following older adults is expected to live the longest in full health,without disease or injury?

Cerebrovascular dementia

Older adults

For most of late adulthood,cognitive declines are

__________ memory refers to remembering to engage in planned actions in the future.