Exam 16: Older Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

John says he fears becoming old because "old people are stupid, poor, in poor health, lonely, and they seldom can take care of themselves." John's statement is a good example of:

Alzheimer's disease is the______ leading cause of death among people age 65 and older and the ____ leading cause of all deaths in the U.S. today.

A high-salt diet can contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Connor is 50 years old, is considerably overweight, and has recently become concerned that he may have developed type 2 diabetes. If he is experiencing all of the following symptoms which is LEAST likely to be the result of having this disease:

Eighty-year-old Jack has a limited ability to grasp abstractions. His memory for recent events is impaired. He is unable to cope with routine tasks, and can no longer relate to people. Jack most likely suffers from which of the following conditions:

According to text, why do older adults typically keep their houses warmer than younger adults do?

Bill is knowledgeable, but he also can see the consequences that different choices in life will have for the future. Paul Baltes and his colleagues would describe Bill as possessing which of the following traits?

In which of these cultures is filial piety the LEAST strong?

Part of the reason why a large proportion of older adults report sleep problems is that they spend _______ time sleeping and spend _______ time in deep sleep, compared to younger adults.

The text defines the confusion, forgetfulness, and personality changes associated with old age as:

Miranda suffers from type 2 diabetes. If she is typical, you would guess that she is also:

Research usually shows that in older adulthood, sensory memory typically:

Luther, like millions of other Americans, suffers from arthritis, which is considered to be a chronic condition because it:

In the previous year of his life, Albert's income has been reduced because he retired and his physical strength has waned somewhat, although he still feels healthy enough to engage in a wide array of leisure activities. Albert is most likely in what age group?

Older adults typically are an inch or more shorter than they were during their early adult life.

Adults require more calories as they age because their bodies become less efficient at producing energy from food.

Compared to obesity rates in the 1980s, the percentage of older adults who are obese today has:

At age 62, George takes early retirement. He is considered:

Wisdom is seen equally often among young adults and older adults.

According to the text, what percent of U.S. adults age 85 and older live in nursing homes?