Question 1

Chronic alcoholism can cause dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The risk of glaucoma tends to be higher among those who suffer from _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia 
B)  presbycusis 
C)  diabetes 
D)  arthritis 
A)  dementia 
B)  presbycusis 
C)  diabetes 
D)  arthritis

Question 3

Osteoporosis is characterized by:​

Accepted Answer

A)  toughening of tissues. 
B)  inflammation of joints. 
C)  infection of bone marrow. 
D)  brittleness of bones. 
A)  toughening of tissues. 
B)  inflammation of joints. 
C)  infection of bone marrow. 
D)  brittleness of bones.

Question 4

Free radicals are molecules that toughen tissues and protect the body from cell damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Glaucoma is characterized by:​

Accepted Answer

A)  the buildup of fluid pressure inside the eyeball. 
B)  the weakening of ciliary muscles. 
C)  clouding of the eye lens. 
D)  inflammation and damage of the retina. 
A)  the buildup of fluid pressure inside the eyeball. 
B)  the weakening of ciliary muscles. 
C)  clouding of the eye lens. 
D)  inflammation and damage of the retina.

Question 6

One's life expectancy refers to the length of time one can live under the best of circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

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

Question 9

What are the common changes observed in people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease (AD)?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease (AD) progresses in s

Question 10

In the context of the effects of aging on men and women, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The risk of developing heart disease early is higher in women than in men. 
B)  Age-related changes tend to occur more gradually in women than in men. 
C)  Arthritis is more common in men than in women. 
D)  Osteoporosis poses a greater threat to women than to men. 
A)  The risk of developing heart disease early is higher in women than in men. 
B)  Age-related changes tend to occur more gradually in women than in men. 
C)  Arthritis is more common in men than in women. 
D)  Osteoporosis poses a greater threat to women than to men.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of rheumatoid arthritis?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Cellular damage theories see aging as a result of genetic instructions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of long-term memory?​

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no known limits. 
B)  It is not subject to distortion. 
C)  It is not subject to bias. 
D)  It is not subject to decay. 
A)  It has no known limits. 
B)  It is not subject to distortion. 
C)  It is not subject to bias. 
D)  It is not subject to decay.

Question 14

According to a study, age-related decline in prospective memory is greatest when:​

Accepted Answer

A)  attention paid to the impending task is high. 
B)  distractibility is low. 
C)  the cues are conspicuous. 
D)  the task to be completed is not crucial. 
A)  attention paid to the impending task is high. 
B)  distractibility is low. 
C)  the cues are conspicuous. 
D)  the task to be completed is not crucial.

Question 15

To prepare her students for an examination, a teacher makes them recite the names of all the continents thrice before beginning her lessons every day. At the end of three weeks of this exercise, every student could recollect the names of continents. This example demonstrates the concept of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit memory. 
B)  implicit memory. 
C)  episodic memory. 
D)  haptic memory. 
A)  explicit memory. 
B)  implicit memory. 
C)  episodic memory. 
D)  haptic memory.

Question 16

The term ageism refers to:​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Immunological theory is a cellular damage theory of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the context of age-related changes in men and women, which of the following statements is accurate?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Hearing ability tends to decline more gradually in women than in men. 
B)  Men are more likely than women to die from liver cirrhosis and strokes. 
C)  Heart disease typically develops later in life in men than in women. 
D)  Arthritis is more common in men than women among African Americans. 
A)  Hearing ability tends to decline more gradually in women than in men. 
B)  Men are more likely than women to die from liver cirrhosis and strokes. 
C)  Heart disease typically develops later in life in men than in women. 
D)  Arthritis is more common in men than women among African Americans.

Question 19

Which of the following is a result of stiffening of collagen?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Brittle bones 
B)  Coarse and dry skin 
C)  Increase in vaginal lubrication 
D)  Excessive apoptosis 
A)  Brittle bones 
B)  Coarse and dry skin 
C)  Increase in vaginal lubrication 
D)  Excessive apoptosis

Question 20

Which of the following theories is a cellular damage theory of aging?​

Accepted Answer

A)  The telomere theory 
B)  The endocrine theory 
C)  The wear-and-tear theory 
D)  The immunological theory 
A)  The telomere theory 
B)  The endocrine theory 
C)  The wear-and-tear theory 
D)  The immunological theory

Chronic alcoholism can cause dementia.

The risk of glaucoma tends to be higher among those who suffer from _________.

Osteoporosis is characterized by:

Free radicals are molecules that toughen tissues and protect the body from cell damage.

Glaucoma is characterized by:

One's life expectancy refers to the length of time one can live under the best of circumstances.

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

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

What are the common changes observed in people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease (AD)?

In the context of the effects of aging on men and women, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true of rheumatoid arthritis?

Cellular damage theories see aging as a result of genetic instructions.

Which of the following statements is true of long-term memory?

According to a study, age-related decline in prospective memory is greatest when:

To prepare her students for an examination, a teacher makes them recite the names of all the continents thrice before beginning her lessons every day. At the end of three weeks of this exercise, every student could recollect the names of continents. This example demonstrates the concept of:

The term ageism refers to:

Immunological theory is a cellular damage theory of aging.

In the context of age-related changes in men and women, which of the following statements is accurate?

Which of the following is a result of stiffening of collagen?

Which of the following theories is a cellular damage theory of aging?

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Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: In the New World

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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

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Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Exam 17: Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Chronic alcoholism can cause dementia.

The risk of glaucoma tends to be higher among those who suffer from _________.

Osteoporosis is characterized by:​

Free radicals are molecules that toughen tissues and protect the body from cell damage.

Glaucoma is characterized by:​

One's life expectancy refers to the length of time one can live under the best of circumstances.

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

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

What are the common changes observed in people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease (AD)?

In the context of the effects of aging on men and women, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true of rheumatoid arthritis?​

Cellular damage theories see aging as a result of genetic instructions.

Which of the following statements is true of long-term memory?​

According to a study, age-related decline in prospective memory is greatest when:​

To prepare her students for an examination, a teacher makes them recite the names of all the continents thrice before beginning her lessons every day. At the end of three weeks of this exercise, every student could recollect the names of continents. This example demonstrates the concept of:​

The term ageism refers to:​

Immunological theory is a cellular damage theory of aging.

In the context of age-related changes in men and women, which of the following statements is accurate?​

Which of the following is a result of stiffening of collagen?​

Which of the following theories is a cellular damage theory of aging?​

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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Osteoporosis is characterized by:

Glaucoma is characterized by:

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

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

Which of the following statements is true of rheumatoid arthritis?

Which of the following statements is true of long-term memory?

According to a study, age-related decline in prospective memory is greatest when:

To prepare her students for an examination, a teacher makes them recite the names of all the continents thrice before beginning her lessons every day. At the end of three weeks of this exercise, every student could recollect the names of continents. This example demonstrates the concept of:

The term ageism refers to:

In the context of age-related changes in men and women, which of the following statements is accurate?

Which of the following is a result of stiffening of collagen?

Which of the following theories is a cellular damage theory of aging?