Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

At a recent family reunion,Philip's uncle recognized him as his brother's son,but could not recall his name.Philip's uncle exhibited a(n)__________ memory deficit.

Mr.Wagner has difficulty breathing caused by an extreme loss of elasticity in lung tissue.This is known as __________.

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

Caregivers of older adults with dementia usually say that __________ is the assistance they most desire.

In longitudinal studies,the __________ tends to show greater shrinkage than the __________.

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

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 __________.

__________ offers some protection against mental disabilities in late adulthood.

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

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

Which aging American is at the greatest risk for chronic health conditions?

Which statement is true about cognitive intervention in late adulthood?

When speaking,older adults tend to __________ than younger people.

Devices such as smart caps and sensor-activated room lights are __________.

Although touch sensitivity typically diminishes in late adulthood,responsiveness to __________ is an exception.

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.

As the years pass,the heart muscle __________.

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

More prevalent among women than men,__________ is the leading cause of dementia.