Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Bernice,age 69,has gradually developed disturbing symptoms.She forgets where she lives,goes on extravagant spending binges,fails to recognize her children,and has difficulty feeding herself.She is likely to be suffering from

All of the following are normal physical changes associated with aging EXCEPT

Social scientists who study the aged and the aging process are called

The traditional age for entering into late adulthood is

All of the following are among the seven instrumental activities of daily living used to measure cognitive competence EXCEPT

Which of the following will NOT be an area of innovation in the 21st century to accommodate the physical needs of an aging population?

The major barrier to an active sex life in many older women is

Practical and integrative thinking actually tend to improve throughout most of adult life,but some abilities,such as _____________,may decline with age.

Who is most likely to have the longest life expectancy in the United States?

According to gerontologists,individuals who are counted among the "oldest old" are at least _______________ years old.

Alexander,who is 75 years old,has not played golf for 25 years.Nevertheless,when he is asked to play golf in a fundraising event,he remembers how to perform all of the skills necessary to play golf,such as the grip,the backswing,and the follow-through.Alexander's knowledge of how to play golf represents what kind of memory?

Which kind of aging is most strongly influenced by diet and exercise?

The most common chronic health problems of older adults is

Which of the following statements about medical conditions in old age is TRUE?

The major contributor to 80-year-old Mr.Samson's change in cognitive performance over the last few years is

Differences among individuals in the Seattle Longitudinal Study of Adult Intelligence were attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

Loss of teeth due to gum disease is called

Generalizing from the text,which body system is likely to give an elderly person the LEAST trouble?

Your roommate tells you to take care of your body and don't subject it to stress because it will make you age faster.Your roommate's advice is consistent with the _______________ theory of aging.

Generalizing from the text,what might be the single most important thing people can do to increase their life span?