Exam 15: The Personal Context of Later Life

Compared to environmental factors, what degree of impact does heredity have in determining how long you will live?

Julio is an architect. He has created several interesting buildings in his career, and has won awards for his creative designs. But Julio has lately discovered that his creative ideas have declined in number. What approximate age has Julio likely reached?

What is the only universal behaviour change in aging?

After learning the E-I-E-I-O framework, Hugh uses rehearsal to recall his new student ID number. What does this example illustrate?

As people reach old age, which of the following nutrient deficiencies are they likely to experience?

Salvatore is a typical older adult who eats a well-balanced diet. What does Salvatore's dietitian recommend he discontinue in his diet?

Which of the following phrases would best complete the analogy, "Alzheimer's disease is to dementia as?"

Who is most likely to be wisest concerning the problem of whether a person should accept a new job and relocate their family?

Which medication for depression appears to have fewer adverse reactions?

Dr. Hallen does research in which she measures the reaction times of her subjects. What is she studying?

What is the key question in determining whether or not Karen should be concerned about her memory?

If you cheat on this exam by looking at notes you have taken, what kind of memory aid are you using?

Avery has a great deal of knowledge that she applies skillfully to most any situation. She does not turn her back on the difficult problems in life, but rather applies her great knowledge to give expert advice in order to aid individuals and society. What is Avery exhibiting?

Despite the fact that Matthew's hand shakes and he has a difficult time walking, positioning, and moving his body to get in and out of chairs, he remains mentally sharp. What does Matthew appear to have?

Which of the following occurs much earlier in an individual with Alzheimer's disease?

What is the only certain diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease?

Anna is buying a bulb that will light up when someone rings her doorbell. She is buying this because, though she can hear people fairly well during normal conversations, she has a very difficult time hearing the high-pitched sound of the doorbell. What is Anna most likely experiencing?

Betty, who is 74 and depressed, seems to handle her situation much more readily than Priscilla, who is 35 and depressed. What factor has assisted Betty in dealing with her depression?

Carolyn has had Alzheimer's disease for over a decade. In an effort to help slow her memory loss, therapists have begun asking her simple questions, waiting for 10 seconds, and then, if Carolyn gets the item correct, re-asking the question after a slightly longer time delay. What is this intervention based on?

Which headline concerns maximum life expectancy?