Exam 15: The Personal Context of Later Life

Why is it that the oldest-old are able to live long lives and considered to be hardy?

Globally, by the year 2050, which age group will have more people than in any other?

Janet has decided to give up her driver's licence because she notices that she can no longer react as quickly to situations when driving. What has been affected in Janet?

Because more seniors require assistance with activities of daily living, which of the following systems will face increasing strain in the future?

After Winston has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, what is his doctor most likely to prescribe?

Familial Alzheimer's disease is linked to which one of the following causative genes?

In preparing for a date in court, Angeline commits to memory the details of the case. What type of memory is involved in this sort of preparation?

Mr. Jones is a member of what gerontologist call the Fourth Age. Which of the following situations is typical for Mr. Jones?

According to the text, why has the proportion of older adults increased tremendously during the past century?

What is causing the number of older adults to increase in developing countries?

After a series of strokes, Jerry is unable to recognize family members and has a very difficult time understanding his native language. What is the most probable diagnosis?

In order to depict the number of people of different ages in the population, what graphing technique is used?

As the over-80 population increases dramatically in the next 40 years, which will probably be most affected in Canada?

Joanne is 65 years old. She has a difficult time motivating herself to get out of bed, and explains by saying sadly, "What's the point, there is nothing I can do to make it worthwhile anyway." What is Joanne exhibiting?

Which of the following conditions does not belong?

Charles has changed a great deal. He has a difficult time remembering things, even simple things like where he is or what year it is. He is having increasing difficulty understanding people, or saying things that make sense to others. In addition, he rarely cleans himself anymore, and he acts in very inappropriate ways around others. What is Charles exhibiting many signs of?

Because Lynn studies free radicals and telomeres, what kind of theory is she most likely investigating?

Which physical change associated with aging would be least likely to affect one's ability to drive an automobile?

Which sort of memory is most unlike the others?

Carmen has a very difficult time breathing. Even after walking only short distances, she is gasping for air. Which condition is Carmen exhibiting symptoms of?