Question 1

Medicaid is a federal program that:

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates healthcare costs for all uninsured tourists visiting the United States. 
B)  fully covers healthcare costs of terminally ill cancer patients among older adults in the United States. 
C)  funds reproductive health care for female citizens of all ages in the United States. 
D)  covers a portion of the healthcare costs of people of all ages who are unable to afford coverage. 
A)  regulates healthcare costs for all uninsured tourists visiting the United States. 
B)  fully covers healthcare costs of terminally ill cancer patients among older adults in the United States. 
C)  funds reproductive health care for female citizens of all ages in the United States. 
D)  covers a portion of the healthcare costs of people of all ages who are unable to afford coverage. D

Question 2

Chronic alcoholism can cause dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the context of aging, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated levels of stress hormones make the body vulnerable to chronic diseases. 
B)  The stretching of telomeres with each cell division limits the number of times a cell can divide. 
C)  The stiffening of body tissues retards the process of aging. 
D)  Elevated levels of free radicals in the body lower the risk of developing heart disease. 
A)  Elevated levels of stress hormones make the body vulnerable to chronic diseases. 
B)  The stretching of telomeres with each cell division limits the number of times a cell can divide. 
C)  The stiffening of body tissues retards the process of aging. 
D)  Elevated levels of free radicals in the body lower the risk of developing heart disease. A

Question 4

Discuss abstract problem-solving ability among people in the late adulthood phase of life.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Research suggests tha

Question 5

An older male may enjoy orgasm as thoroughly as he did at a younger age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the _____, the immune system is preset to decline by an internal biological clock.

Accepted Answer

A)  immunological theory 
B)  wear-and-tear theory 
C)  free-radical theory 
D)  cross-linking theory 
A)  immunological theory 
B)  wear-and-tear theory 
C)  free-radical theory 
D)  cross-linking theory

Question 7

Many of the physical changes in older women that are characteristic of normal aging can be attributed to a decline in _________. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle flexibility 
B)  estrogen production 
C)  bone density 
D)  fluid intelligence 
A)  muscle flexibility 
B)  estrogen production 
C)  bone density 
D)  fluid intelligence

Question 8

_________tend to see aging as a result of genetic instructions. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Free radical theories of aging 
B)  Programmed theories of aging 
C)  Cross-linking theories of aging 
D)  Cellular damage theories of aging 
A)  Free radical theories of aging 
B)  Programmed theories of aging 
C)  Cross-linking theories of aging 
D)  Cellular damage theories of aging

Question 9

Identify a correct statement about glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma shortens one's stature by inches. 
B)  Glaucoma rarely occurs before age 40. 
C)  Glaucoma cannot be treated either by surgery or medication. 
D)  Glaucoma causes curvature of the spine. 
A)  Glaucoma shortens one's stature by inches. 
B)  Glaucoma rarely occurs before age 40. 
C)  Glaucoma cannot be treated either by surgery or medication. 
D)  Glaucoma causes curvature of the spine.

Question 10

The life span of a species, including humans, depends on its _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical techniques 
B)  lifespan engineering 
C)  genetic programming 
D)  medical expertise 
A)  surgical techniques 
B)  lifespan engineering 
C)  genetic programming 
D)  medical expertise

Question 11

Older adults are more likely to be intoxicated by alcohol consumption compared to younger adults due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the slowdown in the metabolic rate of older adults. 
B)  the low level of free radical content in the body of older adults. 
C)  the increase in the processing speed of older adults. 
D)  the increase in antibodies secreted by the endocrine system of older adults. 
A)  the slowdown in the metabolic rate of older adults. 
B)  the low level of free radical content in the body of older adults. 
C)  the increase in the processing speed of older adults. 
D)  the increase in antibodies secreted by the endocrine system of older adults.

Question 12

What is sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Sleep apnea is a slee

Question 13

The term ageism refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the physical and psychological changes associated with aging. 
B)  the privileges enjoyed by older adults in society. 
C)  the age-related decline in the memory of adults. 
D)  the prejudice against people because of their age. 
A)  the physical and psychological changes associated with aging. 
B)  the privileges enjoyed by older adults in society. 
C)  the age-related decline in the memory of adults. 
D)  the prejudice against people because of their age.

Question 14

Who among the following is most likely to be suffering from sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nia, who occasionally wakes up from sleep gasping for breath due to a temporary suspension of breathing 
B)  Sam, who sometimes walks around while still asleep without being consciously aware of doing so 
C)  Beth, who has difficulty falling asleep, wakes up quite often during the night, and has trouble going back to sleep 
D)  Mike, who consistently feels drowsy all day and tends to sleep a lot 
A)  Nia, who occasionally wakes up from sleep gasping for breath due to a temporary suspension of breathing 
B)  Sam, who sometimes walks around while still asleep without being consciously aware of doing so 
C)  Beth, who has difficulty falling asleep, wakes up quite often during the night, and has trouble going back to sleep 
D)  Mike, who consistently feels drowsy all day and tends to sleep a lot

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It affects the entire body. 
B)  It does not affect the bones and cartilage. 
C)  It is characterized by wear and tear on joints. 
D)  It is a hereditary congenital disorder. 
A)  It affects the entire body. 
B)  It does not affect the bones and cartilage. 
C)  It is characterized by wear and tear on joints. 
D)  It is a hereditary congenital disorder.

Question 16

Mark suffers from severe pain in his knees due to an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the joints. He finds it extremely painful to walk. If Mark's condition is due to his tissues being attacked by his body's immune system, he is suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  osteoarthritis. 
C)  septic arthritis. 
D)  psoriatic arthritis. 
A)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  osteoarthritis. 
C)  septic arthritis. 
D)  psoriatic arthritis.

Question 17

Even if fluid intelligence remained intact, prospective memory might decline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sleep problems in late adulthood may involve physical changes that bring discomfort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the context of the physical changes in older women, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There tends to be an increase in vaginal lubrication. 
B)  There tends to be an increase in the production of estrogen. 
C)  The vagina and the vaginal opening tend to shrink in size. 
D)  The labia majora tend to thicken due to increased fatty deposits. 
A)  There tends to be an increase in vaginal lubrication. 
B)  There tends to be an increase in the production of estrogen. 
C)  The vagina and the vaginal opening tend to shrink in size. 
D)  The labia majora tend to thicken due to increased fatty deposits.

Question 20

Which of the following is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-inflammatory drugs 
B)  Electroconvulsive therapy 
C)  Laxatives 
D)  Hormone therapy 
A)  Anti-inflammatory drugs 
B)  Electroconvulsive therapy 
C)  Laxatives 
D)  Hormone therapy

Medicaid is a federal program that:

Chronic alcoholism can cause dementia.

In the context of aging, which of the following is true?

Discuss abstract problem-solving ability among people in the late adulthood phase of life.

An older male may enjoy orgasm as thoroughly as he did at a younger age.

According to the _____, the immune system is preset to decline by an internal biological clock.

Many of the physical changes in older women that are characteristic of normal aging can be attributed to a decline in _________.

_________tend to see aging as a result of genetic instructions.

Identify a correct statement about glaucoma.

The life span of a species, including humans, depends on its _____.

Older adults are more likely to be intoxicated by alcohol consumption compared to younger adults due to:

What is sleep apnea?

The term ageism refers to:

Who among the following is most likely to be suffering from sleep apnea?

Which of the following statements is true of rheumatoid arthritis?

Mark suffers from severe pain in his knees due to an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the joints. He finds it extremely painful to walk. If Mark's condition is due to his tissues being attacked by his body's immune system, he is suffering from:

Even if fluid intelligence remained intact, prospective memory might decline.

Sleep problems in late adulthood may involve physical changes that bring discomfort.

In the context of the physical changes in older women, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

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Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Exam 17: Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Medicaid is a federal program that:

Chronic alcoholism can cause dementia.

In the context of aging, which of the following is true?

Discuss abstract problem-solving ability among people in the late adulthood phase of life.

An older male may enjoy orgasm as thoroughly as he did at a younger age.

According to the _____, the immune system is preset to decline by an internal biological clock.

Many of the physical changes in older women that are characteristic of normal aging can be attributed to a decline in _________. ​

_________tend to see aging as a result of genetic instructions. ​

Identify a correct statement about glaucoma.

The life span of a species, including humans, depends on its _____.

Older adults are more likely to be intoxicated by alcohol consumption compared to younger adults due to:

What is sleep apnea?

The term ageism refers to:

Who among the following is most likely to be suffering from sleep apnea?

Which of the following statements is true of rheumatoid arthritis?

Mark suffers from severe pain in his knees due to an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the joints. He finds it extremely painful to walk. If Mark's condition is due to his tissues being attacked by his body's immune system, he is suffering from:

Even if fluid intelligence remained intact, prospective memory might decline.

Sleep problems in late adulthood may involve physical changes that bring discomfort.

In the context of the physical changes in older women, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Many of the physical changes in older women that are characteristic of normal aging can be attributed to a decline in _________.

_________tend to see aging as a result of genetic instructions.