Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

_____ is a condition in which individuals may have relatively normal peripheral vision but are unable to see clearly what is right in front of them.

A new study revealed that sleeping at least _____ hours a night was linked to longer telomere length.

Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes and other extended-care facilities in the United States,more than _____ are considered to be seriously deficient.

A microbiological theory of aging that suggests that human cells are subject to a fixed limit on the number of times they can divide.This decreased ability to divide places an upper boundary on the human life-span potential.

Which of the following is the probable reason for the decline in working memory in older adults?

Although Alicia has a great memory for trivia,she has difficulty remembering important events in her life.Alicia has good _____ memory but poor _____ memory.

A theory of aging that states that aging in the body's hormonal system can lower resistance to stress and increase the likelihood of disease.

An example of _____ attention is making a decision about which stimuli to attend to when making a left turn at an intersection.

What are the three major eye diseases that can impact the vision of older adults?

Severe reductions in the production of dopamine have been linked with:

Which of the following is the gene which appears to play a role in as many as one-third of cases of Alzheimer disease?

Which of the following has NOT been used to improve executive function in older adults?

Remembering the name of your favorite toy when you were a child is an example of _____ memory.

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in an important brain messenger chemical called:

_____ becomes less frequent in males with age,occurring in every second to third attempt rather than every time.

The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function,growth,and repair are known as:

All of the following were used to predict functional mobility in older adults EXCEPT:

The expert knowledge about the practical aspects of life that permits excellent judgment about important matters.

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

_____ refer to services that provide temporary relief for those who are caring for individuals with disabilities,illnesses,or the elderly.