Question 1

Research on the cellular processes involving free radicals suggests that it may be beneficial to eat less of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Fat and food additives such as preservatives 
C) Red meat such as beef 
D) Carbohydrates 
A) Protein 
B) Fat and food additives such as preservatives 
C) Red meat such as beef 
D) Carbohydrates B

Question 2

Which of the following sensations results from decreased production of saliva?

Accepted Answer

A) Wooly mouth 
B) Wooden tongue 
C) Crispy cheeks 
D) Crackling teeth 
A) Wooly mouth 
B) Wooden tongue 
C) Crispy cheeks 
D) Crackling teeth A

Question 3

The ________ are a group of neurological disorders that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional,social,and physical functioning.

Accepted Answer

dementias

Question 4

Studies suggest that more than ________ of the young old remain sexually active.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies suggest that more than ________ of...

Question 5

Some researchers suggest that African Americans have lower rates of depression than White Americans because African Americans are especially likely to utilize which of the following when dealing with emotional difficulties?

Accepted Answer

A) A social support network of friends 
B) Physical exercise 
C) Their religious faith and their church 
D) Antidepressant medications and mental health services 
A) A social support network of friends 
B) Physical exercise 
C) Their religious faith and their church 
D) Antidepressant medications and mental health services

Question 6

Which of the following would be least affected by the general slowing down that older adults experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Driving a car 
B) Writing a grocery list 
C) Translating thoughts into action 
D) Being a generally optimistic person 
A) Driving a car 
B) Writing a grocery list 
C) Translating thoughts into action 
D) Being a generally optimistic person

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the incidence of Alzheimer's disease among people of African descent?

Accepted Answer

A) The disease is more prominent in Africa than in African Americans in the United States. 
B) The disease is less prevalent in Africa,but in the United States African Americans exhibit higher rates than White Americans. 
C) The disease is more common among white people in Africa than black people in Africa. 
D) African Americans whose African ancestors showed no signs of dementia are more prone to show dementia in current generations. 
A) The disease is more prominent in Africa than in African Americans in the United States. 
B) The disease is less prevalent in Africa,but in the United States African Americans exhibit higher rates than White Americans. 
C) The disease is more common among white people in Africa than black people in Africa. 
D) African Americans whose African ancestors showed no signs of dementia are more prone to show dementia in current generations.

Question 8

What is the fastest-growing segment of the population in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

A) Oldest old subgroup 
B) Middle-aged adult group 
C) Young old subgroup 
D) Baby Boomers 
A) Oldest old subgroup 
B) Middle-aged adult group 
C) Young old subgroup 
D) Baby Boomers

Question 9

What is the most serious consequence stemming from the loss of balance among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) A reduction in dexterity when attempting to perform household tasks 
B) An increase in depressed mood as a result of impaired mobility 
C) Reduced stamina 
D) An increase in falls 
A) A reduction in dexterity when attempting to perform household tasks 
B) An increase in depressed mood as a result of impaired mobility 
C) Reduced stamina 
D) An increase in falls

Question 10

If you were to serve a loaf of freshly baked cinnamon bread to a group of older individuals,which of the following comments would you be most likely to hear?

Accepted Answer

A) "It smells so good.It's making my mouth water!" 
B) "This bread smells and tastes delicious!" 
C) "I can't smell a thing,dear." 
D) "The flavors of food seem to be so strong,so I really don't care for anything sweet." 
A) "It smells so good.It's making my mouth water!" 
B) "This bread smells and tastes delicious!" 
C) "I can't smell a thing,dear." 
D) "The flavors of food seem to be so strong,so I really don't care for anything sweet."

Question 11

The largest impairments in memory typically appear after what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 65 
B) 70 
C) 75 
D) 85 
A) 65 
B) 70 
C) 75 
D) 85

Question 12

In the United States,the average 65-year-old woman will live to age ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States,the average 65-year-old woman...

Question 13

If you are a centenarian,you

Accepted Answer

A) are one of the old old. 
B) are an octogenarian. 
C) are automatically a member of the frail elderly. 
D) are at least 100 years old. 
A) are one of the old old. 
B) are an octogenarian. 
C) are automatically a member of the frail elderly. 
D) are at least 100 years old.

Question 14

What does your text point out as a major factor in determining the overall well-being of older adults,even if they have a chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Optimism 
B) Marital status 
C) Social networks 
D) Retirement income 
A) Optimism 
B) Marital status 
C) Social networks 
D) Retirement income

Question 15

What are the criteria for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and age-associated cognitive decline? Summarize the implications (prognosis)of each.

Accepted Answer

The criteria for diagnosing MCI and AACD

Question 16

Which of the following is a typical hearing difficulty experienced by older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Loss of ability to hear low-frequency sounds 
B) Difficulties in word discrimination 
C) Problems hearing when conditions are quiet 
D) Inconsistent amplification of deep or bass-like sounds 
A) Loss of ability to hear low-frequency sounds 
B) Difficulties in word discrimination 
C) Problems hearing when conditions are quiet 
D) Inconsistent amplification of deep or bass-like sounds

Question 17

How are sleep patterns typically affected by age?

Accepted Answer

A) Older adults typically sleep very soundly for longer periods through the night than they did when they were younger. 
B) Older adults commonly have longer periods of REM sleep,or dream sleep. 
C) Older adults must nap more during the day in order to accumulate the sleep they need. 
D) Older adults tend to become "night people" by going to bed later at night and getting up later in the morning. 
A) Older adults typically sleep very soundly for longer periods through the night than they did when they were younger. 
B) Older adults commonly have longer periods of REM sleep,or dream sleep. 
C) Older adults must nap more during the day in order to accumulate the sleep they need. 
D) Older adults tend to become "night people" by going to bed later at night and getting up later in the morning.

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the risk factors for depression among the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) The strongest predictor of depression among older persons is marital status. 
B) Among the elderly,depressed men outnumber depressed women two to one. 
C) Elders living in poverty are at a higher risk for depression than others. 
D) Well-educated older adults are more likely to be depressed. 
A) The strongest predictor of depression among older persons is marital status. 
B) Among the elderly,depressed men outnumber depressed women two to one. 
C) Elders living in poverty are at a higher risk for depression than others. 
D) Well-educated older adults are more likely to be depressed.

Question 19

Which of the following is correct about the relationship between disability and activity among older adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Nearly 100% of those over 75 report some level of difficulty performing some basic daily life activities. 
B) The majority of older adults have little difficulty performing ADLs or IADLs. 
C) Nearly all those over age 85 report difficulty performing basic daily activities. 
D) Disability rates do not increase beyond age 65. 
A) Nearly 100% of those over 75 report some level of difficulty performing some basic daily life activities. 
B) The majority of older adults have little difficulty performing ADLs or IADLs. 
C) Nearly all those over age 85 report difficulty performing basic daily activities. 
D) Disability rates do not increase beyond age 65.

Question 20

What are Cohen's four phases of creativity? List them in order.

Accepted Answer

reevaluation phase;l

Research on the cellular processes involving free radicals suggests that it may be beneficial to eat less of which of the following?

Which of the following sensations results from decreased production of saliva?

The ________ are a group of neurological disorders that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional,social,and physical functioning.

Studies suggest that more than ________ of the young old remain sexually active.

Some researchers suggest that African Americans have lower rates of depression than White Americans because African Americans are especially likely to utilize which of the following when dealing with emotional difficulties?

Which of the following would be least affected by the general slowing down that older adults experience?

Which of the following is true regarding the incidence of Alzheimer's disease among people of African descent?

What is the fastest-growing segment of the population in the United States today?

What is the most serious consequence stemming from the loss of balance among older adults?

If you were to serve a loaf of freshly baked cinnamon bread to a group of older individuals,which of the following comments would you be most likely to hear?

The largest impairments in memory typically appear after what age?

In the United States,the average 65-year-old woman will live to age ________.

If you are a centenarian,you

What does your text point out as a major factor in determining the overall well-being of older adults,even if they have a chronic disease?

What are the criteria for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and age-associated cognitive decline? Summarize the implications (prognosis)of each.

Which of the following is a typical hearing difficulty experienced by older adults?

How are sleep patterns typically affected by age?

Which of the following is true regarding the risk factors for depression among the elderly?

Which of the following is correct about the relationship between disability and activity among older adults in the United States?

What are Cohen's four phases of creativity? List them in order.

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Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Death,Dying,and Bereavement

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Early Adulthood

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Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Late Adulthood

Research on the cellular processes involving free radicals suggests that it may be beneficial to eat less of which of the following?

Which of the following sensations results from decreased production of saliva?

The ________ are a group of neurological disorders that includes problems with memory and thinking that affect an individual's emotional,social,and physical functioning.

Studies suggest that more than ________ of the young old remain sexually active.

Some researchers suggest that African Americans have lower rates of depression than White Americans because African Americans are especially likely to utilize which of the following when dealing with emotional difficulties?

Which of the following would be least affected by the general slowing down that older adults experience?

Which of the following is true regarding the incidence of Alzheimer's disease among people of African descent?

What is the fastest-growing segment of the population in the United States today?

What is the most serious consequence stemming from the loss of balance among older adults?

If you were to serve a loaf of freshly baked cinnamon bread to a group of older individuals,which of the following comments would you be most likely to hear?

The largest impairments in memory typically appear after what age?

In the United States,the average 65-year-old woman will live to age ________.

If you are a centenarian,you

What does your text point out as a major factor in determining the overall well-being of older adults,even if they have a chronic disease?

What are the criteria for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and age-associated cognitive decline? Summarize the implications (prognosis)of each.

Which of the following is a typical hearing difficulty experienced by older adults?

How are sleep patterns typically affected by age?

Which of the following is true regarding the risk factors for depression among the elderly?

Which of the following is correct about the relationship between disability and activity among older adults in the United States?

What are Cohen's four phases of creativity? List them in order.

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical,Sensory,and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Death,Dying,and Bereavement

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Late Adulthood

Death,dying,and Bereavement

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