Question 1

What do Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) both affect men at much higher rates than women 
B) both are chronic and progressive 
C) both affect only the elderly 
D) both are easily managed with medication 
A) both affect men at much higher rates than women 
B) both are chronic and progressive 
C) both affect only the elderly 
D) both are easily managed with medication

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

cellular c

Question 3

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 4

Mr.Martin is 84 years old and has no major health problems.Sexual function in someone as old as Mr.Martin is:

Accepted Answer

A) about the same as it was when he was in his 50s. 
B) possible but hampered by the lower blood pressure of most older adults. 
C) possible but typically hampered by limited circulation in the sexual organs. 
D) possible,although it may be more difficult for Mr.Martin to gain an erection and have an orgasm. 
A) about the same as it was when he was in his 50s. 
B) possible but hampered by the lower blood pressure of most older adults. 
C) possible but typically hampered by limited circulation in the sexual organs. 
D) possible,although it may be more difficult for Mr.Martin to gain an erection and have an orgasm.

Question 5

Amelia,an older adult,says,"My granddaughter just bought me a set of hand weights,of all things! She says I ought to go check with my doctor,then start lifting weights! I told her she ought to start seeing a shrink!" Amelia should:

Accepted Answer

A) take her granddaughter's advice and see her doctor but not start lifting weights. 
B) not start lifting weights,because the likelihood of a bone injury is high at Amelia's age. 
C) take her granddaughter's advice and begin weight lifting under her doctor's supervision. 
D) explain to her granddaughter that weight lifting is not necessary to maintain muscle tone and fitness in older adulthood. 
A) take her granddaughter's advice and see her doctor but not start lifting weights. 
B) not start lifting weights,because the likelihood of a bone injury is high at Amelia's age. 
C) take her granddaughter's advice and begin weight lifting under her doctor's supervision. 
D) explain to her granddaughter that weight lifting is not necessary to maintain muscle tone and fitness in older adulthood.

Question 6

Ronnie is worried that he may be developing Alzheimer disease.The earliest detection method he can use to conclusively find out is:

Accepted Answer

A) functional magnetic resonance imaging. 
B) computed tomography scanning. 
C) a blood test. 
D) a neural protein test. 
A) functional magnetic resonance imaging. 
B) computed tomography scanning. 
C) a blood test. 
D) a neural protein test.

Question 7

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 8

What is the average life expectancy for individuals born today in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 69 years 
B) 72 years 
C) 75 years 
D) 78 years 
A) 69 years 
B) 72 years 
C) 75 years 
D) 78 years

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for preventing osteoporosis in middle-aged women?

Accepted Answer

A) eating foods rich in calcium 
B) taking vitamin D supplements 
C) exercising regularly 
D) getting adequate sleep each night 
A) eating foods rich in calcium 
B) taking vitamin D supplements 
C) exercising regularly 
D) getting adequate sleep each night

Question 10

Define episodic memory and semantic memory.

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is the retention of info

Question 11

List at least two advantages of hiring older workers as compared to younger workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List at least two advantages of hiring...

Question 12

The term ________ refers to the ability to focus on a specific aspect of experience that is relevant to the task at hand while ignoring others that are irrelevant.

Accepted Answer

A) divided attention 
B) selective attention 
C) attention deficit 
D) sustained attention 
A) divided attention 
B) selective attention 
C) attention deficit 
D) sustained attention

Question 13

Experts are recommending strength training for older adults because such training:

Accepted Answer

A) improves physical appearance. 
B) increases hormone production resulting in decreased signs of aging. 
C) increases cardiovascular fitness and reduces the likelihood of heart disease. 
D) increases muscle mass. 
A) improves physical appearance. 
B) increases hormone production resulting in decreased signs of aging. 
C) increases cardiovascular fitness and reduces the likelihood of heart disease. 
D) increases muscle mass.

Question 14

Compared with younger adults,older adults are ________ sensitive to pain.

Accepted Answer

A) more 
B) less 
C) equally 
D) Sensitivity does not change over time. 
A) more 
B) less 
C) equally 
D) Sensitivity does not change over time.

Question 15

The vision of older adults can be affected by age-related changes.One of these changes,which can make steps and curbs difficult to manage,is a decline in:

Accepted Answer

A) eye-hand coordination. 
B) depth perception. 
C) ocular elasticity. 
D) hearing. 
A) eye-hand coordination. 
B) depth perception. 
C) ocular elasticity. 
D) hearing.

Question 16

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 17

Lauryn suffers from Alzheimer disease.To assist with her care,a professional assists by providing temporary relief for those who care for Lauryn on a day-to-day basis.This sort of care,called ________ care,plays an important role by easing the burden on Lauryn's family.

Accepted Answer

A) conciliatory 
B) palliative 
C) hospice 
D) respite 
A) conciliatory 
B) palliative 
C) hospice 
D) respite

Question 18

Loss of bone mass is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) arteriosclerosis. 
B) diabetes. 
C) arthritis. 
D) osteoporosis. 
A) arteriosclerosis. 
B) diabetes. 
C) arthritis. 
D) osteoporosis.

Question 19

List two biological factors that may account for the finding that women live longer than do men.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List two biological factors that may account...

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE concerning depression in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) It is often left untreated. 
B) It is a very common though temporary problem. 
C) It is a very uncommon problem. 
D) It is usually diagnosed and treated. 
A) It is often left untreated. 
B) It is a very common though temporary problem. 
C) It is a very uncommon problem. 
D) It is usually diagnosed and treated.

What do Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease have in common?

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.

Older adults in the United States who work tend to:

Mr.Martin is 84 years old and has no major health problems.Sexual function in someone as old as Mr.Martin is:

Amelia,an older adult,says,"My granddaughter just bought me a set of hand weights,of all things! She says I ought to go check with my doctor,then start lifting weights! I told her she ought to start seeing a shrink!" Amelia should:

Ronnie is worried that he may be developing Alzheimer disease.The earliest detection method he can use to conclusively find out is:

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

What is the average life expectancy for individuals born today in the United States?

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for preventing osteoporosis in middle-aged women?

Define episodic memory and semantic memory.

List at least two advantages of hiring older workers as compared to younger workers.

The term ________ refers to the ability to focus on a specific aspect of experience that is relevant to the task at hand while ignoring others that are irrelevant.

Experts are recommending strength training for older adults because such training:

Compared with younger adults,older adults are ________ sensitive to pain.

The vision of older adults can be affected by age-related changes.One of these changes,which can make steps and curbs difficult to manage,is a decline in:

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

Lauryn suffers from Alzheimer disease.To assist with her care,a professional assists by providing temporary relief for those who care for Lauryn on a day-to-day basis.This sort of care,called ________ care,plays an important role by easing the burden on Lauryn's family.

Loss of bone mass is associated with:

List two biological factors that may account for the finding that women live longer than do men.

Which of the following is TRUE concerning depression in older adults?

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

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What do Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease have in common?

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.

Older adults in the United States who work tend to:

Mr.Martin is 84 years old and has no major health problems.Sexual function in someone as old as Mr.Martin is:

Amelia,an older adult,says,"My granddaughter just bought me a set of hand weights,of all things! She says I ought to go check with my doctor,then start lifting weights! I told her she ought to start seeing a shrink!" Amelia should:

Ronnie is worried that he may be developing Alzheimer disease.The earliest detection method he can use to conclusively find out is:

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

What is the average life expectancy for individuals born today in the United States?

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for preventing osteoporosis in middle-aged women?

Define episodic memory and semantic memory.

List at least two advantages of hiring older workers as compared to younger workers.

The term ________ refers to the ability to focus on a specific aspect of experience that is relevant to the task at hand while ignoring others that are irrelevant.

Experts are recommending strength training for older adults because such training:

Compared with younger adults,older adults are ________ sensitive to pain.

The vision of older adults can be affected by age-related changes.One of these changes,which can make steps and curbs difficult to manage,is a decline in:

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

Lauryn suffers from Alzheimer disease.To assist with her care,a professional assists by providing temporary relief for those who care for Lauryn on a day-to-day basis.This sort of care,called ________ care,plays an important role by easing the burden on Lauryn's family.

Loss of bone mass is associated with:

List two biological factors that may account for the finding that women live longer than do men.

Which of the following is TRUE concerning depression in older adults?

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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