Question 1

After age 85,about ________ of adults reside in nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  23% 
C)  15% 
D)  43% 
A)  5% 
B)  23% 
C)  15% 
D)  43%

Question 2

Working memory is also called ________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit 
B)  short-term 
C)  long-term 
D)  semantic 
A)  implicit 
B)  short-term 
C)  long-term 
D)  semantic

Question 3

Describe the concept of working memory.

Accepted Answer

Working memory refers to short-term memo

Question 4

A belief that has hindered research on sexuality among older adults is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  older adults lose the capacity for sex as they age. 
B)  no one wants to know about sex among older people. 
C)  such research is unseemly and immoral. 
D)  older adults do not or should not have sex. 
A)  older adults lose the capacity for sex as they age. 
B)  no one wants to know about sex among older people. 
C)  such research is unseemly and immoral. 
D)  older adults do not or should not have sex.

Question 5

All but one of the following are ways to prevent or inhibit osteoporosis.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment with human growth hormone 
B)  eating calcium-rich foods 
C)  avoidance of smoking 
D)  weight lifting 
A)  treatment with human growth hormone 
B)  eating calcium-rich foods 
C)  avoidance of smoking 
D)  weight lifting

Question 6

The number of years that will probably be lived by the average person born in a particular year is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  life expectancy. 
B)  life span. 
C)  life development. 
D)  biological age. 
A)  life expectancy. 
B)  life span. 
C)  life development. 
D)  biological age.

Question 7

The most influential factor in delaying brain deterioration during old age is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mental stimulation. 
B)  nutrition. 
C)  cellular garbage. 
D)  exercise. 
A)  mental stimulation. 
B)  nutrition. 
C)  cellular garbage. 
D)  exercise.

Question 8

Older adults in the United States who work tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  do so part time. 
B)  do so full time. 
C)  be in higher-level professional jobs. 
D)  put in longer hours than during middle adulthood. 
A)  do so part time. 
B)  do so full time. 
C)  be in higher-level professional jobs. 
D)  put in longer hours than during middle adulthood.

Question 9

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

Accepted Answer

The free-radical theory of aging states

Question 10

Rodin and Langer (1977)conducted a controlled study in which one group of nursing-home patients was given increased control over daily routines and other responsibilities,and another group was not.One finding in the study was that:

Accepted Answer

A)  only half as many patients in the group given more control died as compared with the group with less control. 
B)  none of the patients in the group given more control died,but several patients in the other group died. 
C)  twice as many patients in the group given more control died as compared with the group with less control. 
D)  the increased control improved happiness ratings of the patients but had no effect on long-term health or longevity. 
A)  only half as many patients in the group given more control died as compared with the group with less control. 
B)  none of the patients in the group given more control died,but several patients in the other group died. 
C)  twice as many patients in the group given more control died as compared with the group with less control. 
D)  the increased control improved happiness ratings of the patients but had no effect on long-term health or longevity.

Question 11

Jake is only 25 but wants to reduce his chance of cognitive impairment when he is older.What can he do now to prepare?

Accepted Answer

A)  eat foods low in fat 
B)  do crossword puzzles 
C)  engage in aerobic exercise 
D)  quit smoking 
A)  eat foods low in fat 
B)  do crossword puzzles 
C)  engage in aerobic exercise 
D)  quit smoking

Question 12

The percentage of older men who hold full-time jobs has:

Accepted Answer

A)  steadily increased since 1900. 
B)  remained the same since 1900. 
C)  increased dramatically since 1900. 
D)  decreased dramatically since 1900. 
A)  steadily increased since 1900. 
B)  remained the same since 1900. 
C)  increased dramatically since 1900. 
D)  decreased dramatically since 1900.

Question 13

At age 72,Faye has a scan to assess the status and functioning of her brain.Her doctor also just completed a scan on a 50-year-old woman.As the doctor compares the two scans,it will be normal to see ________ in Faye's brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer neurons but more dendrites 
B)  fewer neurons and dendrites 
C)  fewer dendrites but more neurons 
D)  more neurons and dendrites 
A)  fewer neurons but more dendrites 
B)  fewer neurons and dendrites 
C)  fewer dendrites but more neurons 
D)  more neurons and dendrites

Question 14

Which of the following persons is most likely to be "wise"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ida Mae,who is 72 years old 
B)  Jerome,who is highly intelligent 
C)  Stanley,who is highly creative 
D)  Kimora,who is introspective 
A)  Ida Mae,who is 72 years old 
B)  Jerome,who is highly intelligent 
C)  Stanley,who is highly creative 
D)  Kimora,who is introspective

Question 15

The upper boundary of life; the maximum number of years an individual can live.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The upper boundary of life; the maximum...

Question 16

Individuals who are 100 years or older.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals who are 100 years or older....

Question 17

After about age 60:

Accepted Answer

A)  both men and women lose weight. 
B)  men lose weight,but women do not lose weight. 
C)  women lose weight,but men do not lose weight. 
D)  only individuals with health problems,men or women,lose weight. 
A)  both men and women lose weight. 
B)  men lose weight,but women do not lose weight. 
C)  women lose weight,but men do not lose weight. 
D)  only individuals with health problems,men or women,lose weight.

Question 18

Define chronic disorders,and list three of the four chronic conditions associated with the greatest limitation of work.

Accepted Answer

Chronic disorders are characte

Question 19

Osteoporosis can be helped by exercise for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it improves bone mass. 
B)  it reduces bone fragility. 
C)  it increases muscle mass. 
D)  it improves calcium absorption. 
A)  it improves bone mass. 
B)  it reduces bone fragility. 
C)  it increases muscle mass. 
D)  it improves calcium absorption.

Question 20

Concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Concentrating on more than one activity at...

After age 85,about ________ of adults reside in nursing homes.

Working memory is also called ________ memory.

Describe the concept of working memory.

A belief that has hindered research on sexuality among older adults is that:

All but one of the following are ways to prevent or inhibit osteoporosis.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The number of years that will probably be lived by the average person born in a particular year is the:

The most influential factor in delaying brain deterioration during old age is:

Older adults in the United States who work tend to:

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

Rodin and Langer (1977)conducted a controlled study in which one group of nursing-home patients was given increased control over daily routines and other responsibilities,and another group was not.One finding in the study was that:

Jake is only 25 but wants to reduce his chance of cognitive impairment when he is older.What can he do now to prepare?

The percentage of older men who hold full-time jobs has:

At age 72,Faye has a scan to assess the status and functioning of her brain.Her doctor also just completed a scan on a 50-year-old woman.As the doctor compares the two scans,it will be normal to see ________ in Faye's brain.

Which of the following persons is most likely to be "wise"?

The upper boundary of life; the maximum number of years an individual can live.

Individuals who are 100 years or older.

After about age 60:

Define chronic disorders,and list three of the four chronic conditions associated with the greatest limitation of work.

Osteoporosis can be helped by exercise for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT:

Concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.

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Exam 15: Peers

After age 85,about ________ of adults reside in nursing homes.

Working memory is also called ________ memory.

Describe the concept of working memory.

A belief that has hindered research on sexuality among older adults is that:

All but one of the following are ways to prevent or inhibit osteoporosis.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The number of years that will probably be lived by the average person born in a particular year is the:

The most influential factor in delaying brain deterioration during old age is:

Older adults in the United States who work tend to:

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

Rodin and Langer (1977)conducted a controlled study in which one group of nursing-home patients was given increased control over daily routines and other responsibilities,and another group was not.One finding in the study was that:

Jake is only 25 but wants to reduce his chance of cognitive impairment when he is older.What can he do now to prepare?

The percentage of older men who hold full-time jobs has:

At age 72,Faye has a scan to assess the status and functioning of her brain.Her doctor also just completed a scan on a 50-year-old woman.As the doctor compares the two scans,it will be normal to see ________ in Faye's brain.

Which of the following persons is most likely to be "wise"?

The upper boundary of life; the maximum number of years an individual can live.

Individuals who are 100 years or older.

After about age 60:

Define chronic disorders,and list three of the four chronic conditions associated with the greatest limitation of work.

Osteoporosis can be helped by exercise for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT:

Concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters