Question 1

The Berlin Wisdom Paradigm emphasizes which quality of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanics 
B)  multidimensional 
C)  pragmatics 
D)  crystallized 
A)  mechanics 
B)  multidimensional 
C)  pragmatics 
D)  crystallized

Question 2

A technical repairperson is trying to determine the cause of a recent outage. The first step in the problem-solving is needed to repair the damage is for the repairperson to:

Accepted Answer

A)  use trial-and-error to check for causes. 
B)  assess the situation by evaluating all relevant factors. 
C)  determine the efficacy of each solution used. 
D)  try out different approaches until one fixes the problem. 
A)  use trial-and-error to check for causes. 
B)  assess the situation by evaluating all relevant factors. 
C)  determine the efficacy of each solution used. 
D)  try out different approaches until one fixes the problem.

Question 3

What are three characteristics of post-formal thinkers?

Accepted Answer

Post-formal thinking is a concept in dev

Question 4

The pragmatics of intelligence, in the Berlin Wisdom Paradigm, emphasizes which type of abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding the role of culture 
B)  Solving real-life problems 
C)  Being able to respond quickly 
D)  Having a strong working memory 
A)  Understanding the role of culture 
B)  Solving real-life problems 
C)  Being able to respond quickly 
D)  Having a strong working memory

Question 5

The communication predicament model is associated with which type of language directed toward older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  elderspeak 
B)  gerontophication. 
C)  dialecticism. 
D)  formal operationism. 
A)  elderspeak 
B)  gerontophication. 
C)  dialecticism. 
D)  formal operationism.

Question 6

The idea of reserve capacity in research on aging and intelligence is very similar to the concept of ____________ in the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  fallout 
B)  preservation 
C)  plasticity 
D)  complexity 
A)  fallout 
B)  preservation 
C)  plasticity 
D)  complexity

Question 7

The measure of intelligence on which the SLS findings are based is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  WAIS-IV. 
B)  CHC. 
C)  Gf-Gc. 
D)  PMAT. 
A)  WAIS-IV. 
B)  CHC. 
C)  Gf-Gc. 
D)  PMAT.

Question 8

In the Berlin Wisdom Paradigm, working memory would be considered to represent the __________ of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanics 
B)  contextualization 
C)  pragmatics 
D)  relativism 
A)  mechanics 
B)  contextualization 
C)  pragmatics 
D)  relativism

Question 9

While playing "Words with Friends" with her 72-year-old grandmother, Frieda Lay is shocked to find that she is losing badly because her grandmother just seems to know so many more words. Frieda's grandmother is illustrating the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  older adults are superior to younger adults in inductive reasoning. 
B)  later life is associated with much faster response speed. 
C)  secondary abilities improve but primary abilities decline in later life. 
D)  crystallized intelligence rises throughout adulthood into the 70s. 
A)  older adults are superior to younger adults in inductive reasoning. 
B)  later life is associated with much faster response speed. 
C)  secondary abilities improve but primary abilities decline in later life. 
D)  crystallized intelligence rises throughout adulthood into the 70s.

Question 10

Problems in everyday life that are the easiest to solve for older adults are those that:

Accepted Answer

A)  involve definite, well-stated goals. 
B)  are stated in vague or ambiguous terms. 
C)  require using an unusual or novel strategy. 
D)  place heavy demands on vocabulary skills. 
A)  involve definite, well-stated goals. 
B)  are stated in vague or ambiguous terms. 
C)  require using an unusual or novel strategy. 
D)  place heavy demands on vocabulary skills.

Question 11

How has adult education increased among older adults? Consider findings from the WALLS surveys.

Accepted Answer

According to findings from the WALLS sur

Question 12

By using ___________ to guide them, older adults can compensate for age-related changes in memory and speed when comprehending language.

Accepted Answer

A)  spelling 
B)  retrieval 
C)  context 
D)  reminiscence 
A)  spelling 
B)  retrieval 
C)  context 
D)  reminiscence

Question 13

Define and contrast fluid and crystallized intelligence. Provide two examples of each type of ability.

Accepted Answer

Fluid intelligence refers to the ability

The Berlin Wisdom Paradigm emphasizes which quality of intelligence?

A technical repairperson is trying to determine the cause of a recent outage. The first step in the problem-solving is needed to repair the damage is for the repairperson to:

What are three characteristics of post-formal thinkers?

The pragmatics of intelligence, in the Berlin Wisdom Paradigm, emphasizes which type of abilities?

The communication predicament model is associated with which type of language directed toward older adults?

The idea of reserve capacity in research on aging and intelligence is very similar to the concept of ____________ in the nervous system.

The measure of intelligence on which the SLS findings are based is the:

In the Berlin Wisdom Paradigm, working memory would be considered to represent the __________ of intelligence.

While playing "Words with Friends" with her 72-year-old grandmother, Frieda Lay is shocked to find that she is losing badly because her grandmother just seems to know so many more words. Frieda's grandmother is illustrating the fact that:

Problems in everyday life that are the easiest to solve for older adults are those that:

How has adult education increased among older adults? Consider findings from the WALLS surveys.

By using ___________ to guide them, older adults can compensate for age-related changes in memory and speed when comprehending language.

Define and contrast fluid and crystallized intelligence. Provide two examples of each type of ability.

Themes and Issues in Adult Development and Aging

Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood

The Study of Adult Development and Aging: Research Methods

Physical Changes

Health and Prevention

Basic Cognitive Functions: Information Processing, Attention, and Memory

Personality and Patterns of Coping

Relationships

Work, Retirement, and Leisure Patterns

Mental Health Issues and Treatment

Long-Term Care

Death and Dying

Successful Aging and Creativity

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Exam 7: Language, Problem-Solving, and Intelligence

The Berlin Wisdom Paradigm emphasizes which quality of intelligence?

A technical repairperson is trying to determine the cause of a recent outage. The first step in the problem-solving is needed to repair the damage is for the repairperson to:

What are three characteristics of post-formal thinkers?

The pragmatics of intelligence, in the Berlin Wisdom Paradigm, emphasizes which type of abilities?

The communication predicament model is associated with which type of language directed toward older adults?

The idea of reserve capacity in research on aging and intelligence is very similar to the concept of ____________ in the nervous system.

The measure of intelligence on which the SLS findings are based is the:

In the Berlin Wisdom Paradigm, working memory would be considered to represent the __________ of intelligence.

While playing "Words with Friends" with her 72-year-old grandmother, Frieda Lay is shocked to find that she is losing badly because her grandmother just seems to know so many more words. Frieda's grandmother is illustrating the fact that:

Problems in everyday life that are the easiest to solve for older adults are those that:

How has adult education increased among older adults? Consider findings from the WALLS surveys.

By using ___________ to guide them, older adults can compensate for age-related changes in memory and speed when comprehending language.

Define and contrast fluid and crystallized intelligence. Provide two examples of each type of ability.

Themes and Issues in Adult Development and Aging

Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood

The Study of Adult Development and Aging: Research Methods

Physical Changes

Health and Prevention

Basic Cognitive Functions: Information Processing, Attention, and Memory

Personality and Patterns of Coping

Relationships

Work, Retirement, and Leisure Patterns

Mental Health Issues and Treatment

Long-Term Care

Death and Dying

Successful Aging and Creativity

Filters