Question 1

How long can Bart,an American,expect to live in good health,free of disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  53 years 
B)  61 years 
C)  78 years 
D)  88 years 
A)  53 years 
B)  61 years 
C)  78 years 
D)  88 years C

Question 2

The ability of body organs and systems to put forth extra effort in times of stress is called

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  reserve capacity. 
C)  senescence. 
D)  None of these; no such ability exists. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  reserve capacity. 
C)  senescence. 
D)  None of these; no such ability exists. B

Question 3

The major barrier to an active sex life in many older women is

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of a partner. 
B)  lack of desire. 
C)  thickening of the vaginal walls. 
D)  concern with overexertion. 
A)  lack of a partner. 
B)  lack of desire. 
C)  thickening of the vaginal walls. 
D)  concern with overexertion. A

Question 4

Marty was terminated at his job because he had reached the mandatory age.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptable employment to allow younger workers chances of employment. 
B)  modern employment practices. 
C)  ageism. 
D)  graying of America. 
A)  acceptable employment to allow younger workers chances of employment. 
B)  modern employment practices. 
C)  ageism. 
D)  graying of America.

Question 5

All of the following are considered genetic-programming theories of aging EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine theory. 
B)  immunological theory. 
C)  evolutionary theory. 
D)  wear-and-tear theory. 
A)  endocrine theory. 
B)  immunological theory. 
C)  evolutionary theory. 
D)  wear-and-tear theory.

Question 6

Define both primary and secondary aging,and give one example of each.

Accepted Answer

Primary aging refers to the inevitable,

Question 7

Bernice,age 69,has gradually developed disturbing symptoms.She forgets where she lives,goes on extravagant spending binges,fails to recognize her children,and has difficulty feeding herself.She is likely to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  strokes. 
B)  Alzheimer disease. 
C)  Parkinson's disease. 
D)  overmedication. 
A)  strokes. 
B)  Alzheimer disease. 
C)  Parkinson's disease. 
D)  overmedication.

Question 8

The brain of a person with Alzheimer disease shows excessive amounts of

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal deficiency. 
B)  neurofibrillary tangles. 
C)  amyloid plaque. 
D)  both neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaque. 
A)  hormonal deficiency. 
B)  neurofibrillary tangles. 
C)  amyloid plaque. 
D)  both neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaque.

Question 9

List and describe the changes in short-term memory among older adults.

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory among older adults can

Question 10

According to the rate-of-living theory of aging,slowing down _______________ should increase the life span.

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate of cell division 
B)  metabolism 
C)  the decline of free radicals 
D)  hormonal activity 
A)  the rate of cell division 
B)  metabolism 
C)  the decline of free radicals 
D)  hormonal activity

Question 11

By the age of _________,the ratio of women to men is about 2 to 1.

Accepted Answer

A)  65 
B)  75 
C)  85 
D)  95 
A)  65 
B)  75 
C)  85 
D)  95

Question 12

Evaluate the findings of the Seattle Longitudinal study described in the text.

Accepted Answer

The Seattle Longitudinal Study, as descr

Question 13

Your roommate tells you to take care of your body and don't subject it to stress because it will make you age faster.Your roommate's advice is consistent with the _______________ theory of aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  wear-and-tear 
B)  programmed-aging 
C)  expectancy 
D)  senescence-related 
A)  wear-and-tear 
B)  programmed-aging 
C)  expectancy 
D)  senescence-related

Question 14

All of the following are normal physical changes associated with aging EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  sleeping less. 
B)  paler, less elastic skin. 
C)  obesity. 
D)  higher blood pressure. 
A)  sleeping less. 
B)  paler, less elastic skin. 
C)  obesity. 
D)  higher blood pressure.

Question 15

Dorothy,age 65,is beginning to have trouble driving at night.This is probably because

Accepted Answer

A)  her eyes can no longer adapt as well to dim light. 
B)  the muscles that move the eyes do not function well. 
C)  she falls asleep more easily. 
D)  she is more easily distracted at night. 
A)  her eyes can no longer adapt as well to dim light. 
B)  the muscles that move the eyes do not function well. 
C)  she falls asleep more easily. 
D)  she is more easily distracted at night.

Question 16

Suppose you wish to take a group of elderly people and train them to solve word puzzles.Generalizing from the text,what method of training might be most beneficial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the participants sample word problems, but let them learn to solve them by themselves. 
B)  Give the participants formal training in problem-solving techniques. 
C)  Provide encouragement for working rapidly on the problems. 
D)  None of these; it is not possible to improve performance on mental tasks in the elderly. 
A)  Give the participants sample word problems, but let them learn to solve them by themselves. 
B)  Give the participants formal training in problem-solving techniques. 
C)  Provide encouragement for working rapidly on the problems. 
D)  None of these; it is not possible to improve performance on mental tasks in the elderly.

Question 17

During the last several years,Brian,who is now 87 years old,has experienced a decline in his hearing and vision.He also has increasing difficulty walking up stairs and lifting things.According to the text,Brian is in the _______________ period of life.

Accepted Answer

A)  terminal 
B)  foreclosed 
C)  primary deterioration 
D)  senescent 
A)  terminal 
B)  foreclosed 
C)  primary deterioration 
D)  senescent

Question 18

Describe the changes in the older adult's brain outlined in the text.

Accepted Answer

As people age, there are several changes

Question 19

Recent research concerning the maximum human life span suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  it appears that 126 may be the maximum life span based upon mathematical models. 
B)  environmental toxins are slowly lowering the maximum age that people can achieve. 
C)  the upper limit appears to be 100 years. 
D)  increasing one's caloric intake may greatly extend the life span. 
A)  it appears that 126 may be the maximum life span based upon mathematical models. 
B)  environmental toxins are slowly lowering the maximum age that people can achieve. 
C)  the upper limit appears to be 100 years. 
D)  increasing one's caloric intake may greatly extend the life span.

Question 20

Sarah has developed opaque areas in the lenses of her eyes.She probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  farsightedness. 
B)  presbyopia. 
C)  cataracts. 
D)  glaucoma. 
A)  farsightedness. 
B)  presbyopia. 
C)  cataracts. 
D)  glaucoma.

How long can Bart,an American,expect to live in good health,free of disabilities?

The ability of body organs and systems to put forth extra effort in times of stress is called

The major barrier to an active sex life in many older women is

Marty was terminated at his job because he had reached the mandatory age.This is an example of

All of the following are considered genetic-programming theories of aging EXCEPT

Define both primary and secondary aging,and give one example of each.

Bernice,age 69,has gradually developed disturbing symptoms.She forgets where she lives,goes on extravagant spending binges,fails to recognize her children,and has difficulty feeding herself.She is likely to be suffering from

The brain of a person with Alzheimer disease shows excessive amounts of

List and describe the changes in short-term memory among older adults.

According to the rate-of-living theory of aging,slowing down _______________ should increase the life span.

By the age of _________,the ratio of women to men is about 2 to 1.

Evaluate the findings of the Seattle Longitudinal study described in the text.

Your roommate tells you to take care of your body and don't subject it to stress because it will make you age faster.Your roommate's advice is consistent with the _______________ theory of aging.

All of the following are normal physical changes associated with aging EXCEPT

Dorothy,age 65,is beginning to have trouble driving at night.This is probably because

Suppose you wish to take a group of elderly people and train them to solve word puzzles.Generalizing from the text,what method of training might be most beneficial?

During the last several years,Brian,who is now 87 years old,has experienced a decline in his hearing and vision.He also has increasing difficulty walking up stairs and lifting things.According to the text,Brian is in the _______________ period of life.

Describe the changes in the older adult's brain outlined in the text.

Recent research concerning the maximum human life span suggests that

Sarah has developed opaque areas in the lenses of her eyes.She probably has

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Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

How long can Bart,an American,expect to live in good health,free of disabilities?

The ability of body organs and systems to put forth extra effort in times of stress is called

The major barrier to an active sex life in many older women is

Marty was terminated at his job because he had reached the mandatory age.This is an example of

All of the following are considered genetic-programming theories of aging EXCEPT

Define both primary and secondary aging,and give one example of each.

Bernice,age 69,has gradually developed disturbing symptoms.She forgets where she lives,goes on extravagant spending binges,fails to recognize her children,and has difficulty feeding herself.She is likely to be suffering from

The brain of a person with Alzheimer disease shows excessive amounts of

List and describe the changes in short-term memory among older adults.

According to the rate-of-living theory of aging,slowing down _______________ should increase the life span.

By the age of _________,the ratio of women to men is about 2 to 1.

Evaluate the findings of the Seattle Longitudinal study described in the text.

Your roommate tells you to take care of your body and don't subject it to stress because it will make you age faster.Your roommate's advice is consistent with the _______________ theory of aging.

All of the following are normal physical changes associated with aging EXCEPT

Dorothy,age 65,is beginning to have trouble driving at night.This is probably because

Suppose you wish to take a group of elderly people and train them to solve word puzzles.Generalizing from the text,what method of training might be most beneficial?

During the last several years,Brian,who is now 87 years old,has experienced a decline in his hearing and vision.He also has increasing difficulty walking up stairs and lifting things.According to the text,Brian is in the _______________ period of life.

Describe the changes in the older adult's brain outlined in the text.

Recent research concerning the maximum human life span suggests that

Sarah has developed opaque areas in the lenses of her eyes.She probably has

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Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

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