Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes in the United States,about __________ are considered to be seriously deficient.

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Discuss the three types of attention.

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(a)Selective attention is focusing on a specific aspect of experience that is relevant while ignoring others that are irrelevant.(b)Divided attention involves concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.(c)Sustained attention is the state of readiness to detect and respond to small changes occurring at random times in the environment.

Paul has been forced to retire from his company after over 30 years of employment.Compared with his peers who voluntarily retired,he is more likely to be:

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If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

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Charles has a moderate retirement income and lives comfortably.He stays home most of the time and avoids contact with his neighbors.He often talks to his wife about how he almost wishes his company had not offered such good early retirement incentives,because it was "too good to turn down." Charles is most likely to:

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Question 5

List at least three ways the brain can adapt as it ages.

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Question 6

Rhonda and Lewis are taking care of their elderly mother while she lives in Rhonda's home.Research on the care of the elderly shows that their mother will benefit the most if Rhonda and Lewis:

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Concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.

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Question 8

Which type of memory is less likely to be adversely affected by aging?

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Question 9

Which of the following describes a biological component to the difference in life expectancies between men and women?

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Question 10

An inflammation of the joints that is accompanied by pain,stiffness,and movement problems.

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Question 11

List at least three major mental health problems faced by older adults.

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Question 12

Kirsten is 63 years old and is beginning to lose some of her memory.She becomes confused and does not speak as well as she once did.These are signs that Kirsten may be developing:

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Question 13

Drugs that have been shown promising in the treatment of Alzheimer disease work by increasing the levels of _______ in the brain and thus slow the progression of the disease in 50% of those studied.

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Question 14

A progressive,irreversible brain disorder that is characterized by a gradual deterioration of memory,reasoning,language,and physical function.

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Question 15

Professor Garcia is teaching her class about the harmful effects of stress,citing that it leads to early death.Professor Garcia likely subscribes to the:

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Question 16

Which figure is usually the largest?

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Question 17

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in the neurotransmitter:

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Question 18

The onset of physical changes in late adulthood:

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Question 19

Research has attempted to identify physiological markers of Alzheimer disease.Which of the following is NOT one of the physical changes that has been identified in these patients?

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Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes in the United States,about __________ are considered to be seriously deficient.

Discuss the three types of attention.

Paul has been forced to retire from his company after over 30 years of employment.Compared with his peers who voluntarily retired,he is more likely to be:

If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

List at least three ways the brain can adapt as it ages.

Rhonda and Lewis are taking care of their elderly mother while she lives in Rhonda's home.Research on the care of the elderly shows that their mother will benefit the most if Rhonda and Lewis:

Concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.

Which type of memory is less likely to be adversely affected by aging?

Which of the following describes a biological component to the difference in life expectancies between men and women?

An inflammation of the joints that is accompanied by pain,stiffness,and movement problems.

List at least three major mental health problems faced by older adults.

Kirsten is 63 years old and is beginning to lose some of her memory.She becomes confused and does not speak as well as she once did.These are signs that Kirsten may be developing:

Drugs that have been shown promising in the treatment of Alzheimer disease work by increasing the levels of _______ in the brain and thus slow the progression of the disease in 50% of those studied.

A progressive,irreversible brain disorder that is characterized by a gradual deterioration of memory,reasoning,language,and physical function.

Professor Garcia is teaching her class about the harmful effects of stress,citing that it leads to early death.Professor Garcia likely subscribes to the:

Which figure is usually the largest?

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in the neurotransmitter:

The onset of physical changes in late adulthood:

Research has attempted to identify physiological markers of Alzheimer disease.Which of the following is NOT one of the physical changes that has been identified in these patients?

Introduction-Exam

Biological Beginnings

Physical and 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

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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