Question 1

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

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Question 2

What is the leading cause of blindness in older adults?

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A) glaucoma. 
B) cataracts. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) retinal hardening. 
A) glaucoma. 
B) cataracts. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) retinal hardening.

Question 3

List at least three biological theories of aging.

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Question 4

Tran wants to live a long and healthy life.The most important thing he can do to improve longevity is:

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A) get involved at church. 
B) quit smoking. 
C) get married. 
D) adopt a pet. 
A) get involved at church. 
B) quit smoking. 
C) get married. 
D) adopt a pet.

Question 5

List at least three risk factors associated with Alzheimer disease.

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Question 6

Martin has recently had a brain imaging test done,and it has revealed atrophy in the prefrontal lobe of his cerebral cortex.Which of the following types of memory would be most likely to be deficient as a result of this physiological decline?

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A) working memory 
B) sensory memory 
C) implicit memory 
D) semantic memory 
A) working memory 
B) sensory memory 
C) implicit memory 
D) semantic memory

Question 7

Individuals who are 100 years or older.

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Question 8

Which of the following statements about the respiratory system in older adults is FALSE?

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A) Lung capacity drops 40% between the ages of 20 and 80 years. 
B) Lungs lose elasticity. 
C) The diaphragm weakens. 
D) The chest enlarges. 
A) Lung capacity drops 40% between the ages of 20 and 80 years. 
B) Lungs lose elasticity. 
C) The diaphragm weakens. 
D) The chest enlarges.

Question 9

Gisella has just returned from the doctor and was told she has cloudy areas in the lenses of her eyes.Gisella has:

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A) glaucoma. 
B) nearsightedness. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) cataracts. 
A) glaucoma. 
B) nearsightedness. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) cataracts.

Question 10

What do Pablo Casals and Arthur Rubinstein have in common?

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A) They are both individuals who contributed little until they were very old. 
B) They are both people who were intellectually productive well into old age. 
C) They are both scientists whose important discoveries were made in old age. 
D) They are both examples of how old age gradually reduces mental abilities. 
A) They are both individuals who contributed little until they were very old. 
B) They are both people who were intellectually productive well into old age. 
C) They are both scientists whose important discoveries were made in old age. 
D) They are both examples of how old age gradually reduces mental abilities.

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of older adults who have depression are untreated?

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A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 60 
D) 80 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 60 
D) 80

Question 12

The state of readiness to detect and respond to small changes occurring at random times in the environment.

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Question 13

A chronic condition that involves an extensive loss of bone tissue often causing older adults to walk with a marked stoop.

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Question 14

A type of dementia that is characterized by muscle tremors,a gradual slowing of movement,and partial facial paralysis.

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Question 15

Terrence is 67 years old and no longer able to work because of his health.Which condition would be most likely to cause a work disability in someone his age?

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A) asthma 
B) diabetes 
C) arthritis 
D) heart condition 
A) asthma 
B) diabetes 
C) arthritis 
D) heart condition

Question 16

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

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

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

What is the leading cause of blindness in older adults?

List at least three biological theories of aging.

Tran wants to live a long and healthy life.The most important thing he can do to improve longevity is:

List at least three risk factors associated with Alzheimer disease.

Martin has recently had a brain imaging test done,and it has revealed atrophy in the prefrontal lobe of his cerebral cortex.Which of the following types of memory would be most likely to be deficient as a result of this physiological decline?

Individuals who are 100 years or older.

Which of the following statements about the respiratory system in older adults is FALSE?

Gisella has just returned from the doctor and was told she has cloudy areas in the lenses of her eyes.Gisella has:

What do Pablo Casals and Arthur Rubinstein have in common?

Approximately what percentage of older adults who have depression are untreated?

The state of readiness to detect and respond to small changes occurring at random times in the environment.

A chronic condition that involves an extensive loss of bone tissue often causing older adults to walk with a marked stoop.

A type of dementia that is characterized by muscle tremors,a gradual slowing of movement,and partial facial paralysis.

Terrence is 67 years old and no longer able to work because of his health.Which condition would be most likely to cause a work disability in someone his age?

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

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

What is the leading cause of blindness in older adults?

List at least three biological theories of aging.

Tran wants to live a long and healthy life.The most important thing he can do to improve longevity is:

List at least three risk factors associated with Alzheimer disease.

Martin has recently had a brain imaging test done,and it has revealed atrophy in the prefrontal lobe of his cerebral cortex.Which of the following types of memory would be most likely to be deficient as a result of this physiological decline?

Individuals who are 100 years or older.

Which of the following statements about the respiratory system in older adults is FALSE?

Gisella has just returned from the doctor and was told she has cloudy areas in the lenses of her eyes.Gisella has:

What do Pablo Casals and Arthur Rubinstein have in common?

Approximately what percentage of older adults who have depression are untreated?

The state of readiness to detect and respond to small changes occurring at random times in the environment.

A chronic condition that involves an extensive loss of bone tissue often causing older adults to walk with a marked stoop.

A type of dementia that is characterized by muscle tremors,a gradual slowing of movement,and partial facial paralysis.

Terrence is 67 years old and no longer able to work because of his health.Which condition would be most likely to cause a work disability in someone his age?

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

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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