Question 1

Which of the following statements about arthritis is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no known cure for arthritis. 
B)  Exercise is not beneficial for people with arthritis. 
C)  Symptoms of arthritis can be reduced with medications. 
D)  Symptoms of arthritis can be reduced with weight reduction. 
A)  There is no known cure for arthritis. 
B)  Exercise is not beneficial for people with arthritis. 
C)  Symptoms of arthritis can be reduced with medications. 
D)  Symptoms of arthritis can be reduced with weight reduction.

Question 2

According to the cellular clock theory of aging,cells can divide a maximum of:

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 60 times. 
B)  65 to 70 times. 
C)  75 to 80 times. 
D)  80 to 100 times. 
A)  50 to 60 times. 
B)  65 to 70 times. 
C)  75 to 80 times. 
D)  80 to 100 times.

Question 3

Maria is 80 years old.She is considered _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  youngest-old 
B)  young-old 
C)  oldest-old 
D)  middle-aged 
A)  youngest-old 
B)  young-old 
C)  oldest-old 
D)  middle-aged

Question 4

_____ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Accepted Answer

A)  Life expectancy 
B)  Life span 
C)  Longevity 
D)  Life extension 
A)  Life expectancy 
B)  Life span 
C)  Longevity 
D)  Life extension

Question 5

A study by Shan & others found that the volume of the brain was _____ in older adults than younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent more 
B)  15 percent less 
C)  25 percent less 
D)  10 percent more 
A)  20 percent more 
B)  15 percent less 
C)  25 percent less 
D)  10 percent more

Question 6

Evidence is increasing that _____ plays a key role in red wine's health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  resperidol 
B)  rohypnol 
C)  resveratrol 
D)  rogaine 
A)  resperidol 
B)  rohypnol 
C)  resveratrol 
D)  rogaine

Question 7

Which of the following is a similarity among the cellular clock,free-radical,and mitochondrial theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  They attribute the process of aging to hormonal changes. 
B)  They attempt to explain aging at the cellular level. 
C)  They discount the role of genetics in aging. 
D)  They emphasize the effects of ecological factors on aging. 
A)  They attribute the process of aging to hormonal changes. 
B)  They attempt to explain aging at the cellular level. 
C)  They discount the role of genetics in aging. 
D)  They emphasize the effects of ecological factors on aging.

Question 8

Which of the following chronic conditions has been associated with the greatest limitations on work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asthma 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Arthritis 
D)  Heart condition 
A)  Asthma 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Arthritis 
D)  Heart condition

Question 9

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

Accepted Answer

The free-radical theory of aging states

Question 10

_____ theory states that cells can divide a maximum of about 75 to 80 times,and that as we age our cells become less capable of dividing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolutionary 
B)  Cellular clock 
C)  Free-radical 
D)  Hormonal stress 
A)  Evolutionary 
B)  Cellular clock 
C)  Free-radical 
D)  Hormonal stress

Question 11

Stuart is 67 years old,widowed,and lives alone.Recently,he has started drinking too much and frequently engages in binge drinking.Stuart's example presents a case of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  geriatric alcoholism 
B)  manic depressive alcoholism 
C)  late-onset alcoholism 
D)  relapse alcoholism 
A)  geriatric alcoholism 
B)  manic depressive alcoholism 
C)  late-onset alcoholism 
D)  relapse alcoholism

Question 12

What is the difference between life span and life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Life span is the maximum number of years

Question 13

Statistics reveal that the profile for most centenarians (people aged 100 and older)looks unusual as compared with other older adults.What is the difference?

Accepted Answer

A)  These centenarians never married. 
B)  These centenarians had a low rate of age-associated diseases. 
C)  These centenarians were married more than once. 
D)  These centenarians were millionaires. 
A)  These centenarians never married. 
B)  These centenarians had a low rate of age-associated diseases. 
C)  These centenarians were married more than once. 
D)  These centenarians were millionaires.

Question 14

When faced with external challenges such as stressful situations,the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes in a process known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  allostasis 
B)  homeostasis 
C)  peristalsis 
D)  transcription 
A)  allostasis 
B)  homeostasis 
C)  peristalsis 
D)  transcription

Question 15

Researchers have found that _____ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormone replacement therapy 
B)  moderate intake of red wine 
C)  a diet restricted in calories 
D)  a macrobiotic diet 
A)  hormone replacement therapy 
B)  moderate intake of red wine 
C)  a diet restricted in calories 
D)  a macrobiotic diet

Question 16

Why does night driving become especially difficult in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Due to diminishing sensitivity to contrasts and reduced tolerance for glare. 
B)  Due to the decline in color vision. 
C)  Due to increased tolerance for glare and increased sensitivity to contrasts. 
D)  Due to the expanding area of the visual field. 
A)  Due to diminishing sensitivity to contrasts and reduced tolerance for glare. 
B)  Due to the decline in color vision. 
C)  Due to increased tolerance for glare and increased sensitivity to contrasts. 
D)  Due to the expanding area of the visual field.

Question 17

Compared with elderly men,elderly women are less likely to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  visual problems. 
D)  hearing problems. 
A)  arthritis. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  visual problems. 
D)  hearing problems.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  In 2010,the percentage of individuals who engaged in binge drinking increased considerably in the middle and late adulthood years. 
B)  Substance abuse among older adults is an "invisible epidemic" in the United States. 
C)  The frequency of binge drinking (defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks for men on one occasion in the past 30 days)was lowest among older adults. 
D)  Screening questionnaires are appropriate for eliminating substance abuse among for older adults. 
A)  In 2010,the percentage of individuals who engaged in binge drinking increased considerably in the middle and late adulthood years. 
B)  Substance abuse among older adults is an "invisible epidemic" in the United States. 
C)  The frequency of binge drinking (defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks for men on one occasion in the past 30 days)was lowest among older adults. 
D)  Screening questionnaires are appropriate for eliminating substance abuse among for older adults.

Question 19

All of the following are the recommendations for preventing osteoporosis in middle-aged women EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating foods rich in calcium. 
B)  avoiding smoking. 
C)  taking a drug such as Fosamax. 
D)  taking a high dose of vitamin B. 
A)  eating foods rich in calcium. 
B)  avoiding smoking. 
C)  taking a drug such as Fosamax. 
D)  taking a high dose of vitamin B.

Question 20

In the study by Rodin and Langer,which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  It led to fewer social interactions. 
B)  It significantly reduced life expectancy. 
C)  It increased the levels of stress. 
D)  It was found to increase longevity. 
A)  It led to fewer social interactions. 
B)  It significantly reduced life expectancy. 
C)  It increased the levels of stress. 
D)  It was found to increase longevity.

Which of the following statements about arthritis is NOT true?

According to the cellular clock theory of aging,cells can divide a maximum of:

Maria is 80 years old.She is considered _____.

_____ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

A study by Shan & others found that the volume of the brain was _____ in older adults than younger adults.

Evidence is increasing that _____ plays a key role in red wine's health benefits.

Which of the following is a similarity among the cellular clock,free-radical,and mitochondrial theories?

Which of the following chronic conditions has been associated with the greatest limitations on work?

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

_____ theory states that cells can divide a maximum of about 75 to 80 times,and that as we age our cells become less capable of dividing.

Stuart is 67 years old,widowed,and lives alone.Recently,he has started drinking too much and frequently engages in binge drinking.Stuart's example presents a case of _____.

What is the difference between life span and life expectancy?

Statistics reveal that the profile for most centenarians (people aged 100 and older)looks unusual as compared with other older adults.What is the difference?

When faced with external challenges such as stressful situations,the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes in a process known as _____.

Researchers have found that _____ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals.

Why does night driving become especially difficult in late adulthood?

Compared with elderly men,elderly women are less likely to have:

Which of the following is true about substance abuse?

All of the following are the recommendations for preventing osteoporosis in middle-aged women EXCEPT:

In the study by Rodin and Langer,which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death,Dying,and Grieving

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Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following statements about arthritis is NOT true?

According to the cellular clock theory of aging,cells can divide a maximum of:

Maria is 80 years old.She is considered _____.

_____ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

A study by Shan & others found that the volume of the brain was _____ in older adults than younger adults.

Evidence is increasing that _____ plays a key role in red wine's health benefits.

Which of the following is a similarity among the cellular clock,free-radical,and mitochondrial theories?

Which of the following chronic conditions has been associated with the greatest limitations on work?

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

_____ theory states that cells can divide a maximum of about 75 to 80 times,and that as we age our cells become less capable of dividing.

Stuart is 67 years old,widowed,and lives alone.Recently,he has started drinking too much and frequently engages in binge drinking.Stuart's example presents a case of _____.

What is the difference between life span and life expectancy?

Statistics reveal that the profile for most centenarians (people aged 100 and older)looks unusual as compared with other older adults.What is the difference?

When faced with external challenges such as stressful situations,the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes in a process known as _____.

Researchers have found that _____ reduces the oxidative damage created by free radicals.

Why does night driving become especially difficult in late adulthood?

Compared with elderly men,elderly women are less likely to have:

Which of the following is true about substance abuse?

All of the following are the recommendations for preventing osteoporosis in middle-aged women EXCEPT:

In the study by Rodin and Langer,which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death,Dying,and Grieving

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