Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

When Ted began to experience age-related vision problems,he purchased computer software that read text aloud.This is an example of

Insomnia in older adults

In the laboratory,older adults do better on __________ than on __________ prospective memory tasks.

From middle to late adulthood,the incidence of __________ nearly doubles,affecting 20 percent of Americans age 65 and older.

__________ is a major cause of late-life disability and,after age 75,death.

Van sometimes has trouble finding the right words to convey his thoughts.He often says,"It is right on the tip of my tongue." Like many older adults,Van is most likely

Because it requires little mental effort,__________ does not change much with age.

Which of the following statements about lifelong learning programs is true?

Depression

After cardiovascular disease and cancer,the most common killer among the aged is/are