Question 1

How will changes in the age distribution of the population affect society as a whole? Provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Changes in the age distribution of the p

Question 2

People now considered supercentenarians, such as Jeanne Louise Calment, live past the age of:

Accepted Answer

A)  100. 
B)  90. 
C)  130. 
D)  110. 
A)  100. 
B)  90. 
C)  130. 
D)  110.

Question 3

Changes over time in an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they cope with the physical changes involved in aging fall into which domain of the biopsychosocial perspective toward aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociocultural 
B)  Biological 
C)  Gerontological 
D)  Psychological 
A)  Sociocultural 
B)  Biological 
C)  Gerontological 
D)  Psychological

Question 4

The term ____________ is used to refer to individuals who fought in World War II:

Accepted Answer

A)  Greatest Generation 
B)  Baby Boom 
C)  Millennials 
D)  Gen Xers 
A)  Greatest Generation 
B)  Baby Boom 
C)  Millennials 
D)  Gen Xers

Question 5

As of the latest estimates in 2012, the percentage of people in the Canadian population 65 years and older is:

Accepted Answer

A)  5.8 
B)  14.9 
C)  25.7 
D)  36.8 
A)  5.8 
B)  14.9 
C)  25.7 
D)  36.8

Question 6

As indicated in the text, according to the 2006 Census, in Canada the largest visible minority group aged 65 and older is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic; Latin American 
B)  Asian 
C)  Black 
D)  Aboriginal 
A)  Hispanic; Latin American 
B)  Asian 
C)  Black 
D)  Aboriginal

Question 7

What might be the reasons for so few studies on the role of religion and spirituality in aging? What might researchers be missing by failing to study this topic?

Accepted Answer

There could be several reasons for the l

Question 8

The rapid loss of functioning that individuals may experience at the very end of their lives is known as _________ aging:

Accepted Answer

A)  tertiary 
B)  primary 
C)  normal 
D)  accelerated 
A)  tertiary 
B)  primary 
C)  normal 
D)  accelerated

Question 9

The number of years a person can expect to live with relatively little disability is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  life span projection 
B)  morbidity-free span 
C)  functional age 
D)  health-adjusted life expectancy 
A)  life span projection 
B)  morbidity-free span 
C)  functional age 
D)  health-adjusted life expectancy

Question 10

People referred to as "old-old" have which specific characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prematurely gray and wrinkled 
B)  Between the ages of 75-84 
C)  Retire after the age of 65 
D)  Become grandparents in middle age 
A)  Prematurely gray and wrinkled 
B)  Between the ages of 75-84 
C)  Retire after the age of 65 
D)  Become grandparents in middle age

Question 11

Changes due to normal aging include which type of processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormal and disease-related 
B)  Sudden and rapid 
C)  Preventative and compensatory 
D)  Universal and progressive 
A)  Abnormal and disease-related 
B)  Sudden and rapid 
C)  Preventative and compensatory 
D)  Universal and progressive

Question 12

What are the four main implications of changes in the age distribution of the population in Canada over the next 30 to 40 years?

Accepted Answer

The four main implications of changes in

Question 13

What are advantages and disadvantages of using a particular age to define "adult"?

Accepted Answer

The advantages of using a particular age

Question 14

Which of the following topics would be considered to provide evidence on the effect of sex in development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disparities in income. 
B)  Social role expectations. 
C)  Identification as a male or female. 
D)  Role of hormones in behavior. 
A)  Disparities in income. 
B)  Social role expectations. 
C)  Identification as a male or female. 
D)  Role of hormones in behavior.

Question 15

The idea there are differences within the individual in the rate of aging is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  interindividual variability. 
B)  multidirectionality. 
C)  personal aging. 
D)  nonnormative influences. 
A)  interindividual variability. 
B)  multidirectionality. 
C)  personal aging. 
D)  nonnormative influences.

Question 16

The parents of people in the Baby Boom generation are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gen B 
B)  Senior Boom 
C)  Silent Generation 
D)  Pioneer Cohort 
A)  Gen B 
B)  Senior Boom 
C)  Silent Generation 
D)  Pioneer Cohort

Question 17

A centenarian falls technically into the category of which division of the older adult population?

Accepted Answer

A)  young-old 
B)  oldest old 
C)  old-old 
D)  super-old 
A)  young-old 
B)  oldest old 
C)  old-old 
D)  super-old

Question 18

Which of the following is considered an example of secondary aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing diabetes at the age of 67. 
B)  Marrying for the third time at age 55. 
C)  Working part-time at the age of 72. 
D)  Moving to a retirement community at age 62. 
A)  Developing diabetes at the age of 67. 
B)  Marrying for the third time at age 55. 
C)  Working part-time at the age of 72. 
D)  Moving to a retirement community at age 62.

Question 19

A world-class tennis player decides to end her career and retire at the age of 24. Her _____ age would be approximately 65 years old.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  biological 
C)  physiological 
D)  social 
A)  psychological 
B)  biological 
C)  physiological 
D)  social

Question 20

The term __________ captures the concept that aging involves an interaction among processes such as physical changes, cognition, and social context:

Accepted Answer

A)  biopsychosocial 
B)  physiocultural 
C)  multidirectional 
D)  transformational 
A)  biopsychosocial 
B)  physiocultural 
C)  multidirectional 
D)  transformational

How will changes in the age distribution of the population affect society as a whole? Provide specific examples.

People now considered supercentenarians, such as Jeanne Louise Calment, live past the age of:

Changes over time in an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they cope with the physical changes involved in aging fall into which domain of the biopsychosocial perspective toward aging?

The term ____________ is used to refer to individuals who fought in World War II:

As of the latest estimates in 2012, the percentage of people in the Canadian population 65 years and older is:

As indicated in the text, according to the 2006 Census, in Canada the largest visible minority group aged 65 and older is:

What might be the reasons for so few studies on the role of religion and spirituality in aging? What might researchers be missing by failing to study this topic?

The rapid loss of functioning that individuals may experience at the very end of their lives is known as _________ aging:

The number of years a person can expect to live with relatively little disability is known as:

People referred to as "old-old" have which specific characteristic?

Changes due to normal aging include which type of processes?

What are the four main implications of changes in the age distribution of the population in Canada over the next 30 to 40 years?

What are advantages and disadvantages of using a particular age to define "adult"?

Which of the following topics would be considered to provide evidence on the effect of sex in development?

The idea there are differences within the individual in the rate of aging is referred to as:

The parents of people in the Baby Boom generation are known as:

A centenarian falls technically into the category of which division of the older adult population?

Which of the following is considered an example of secondary aging?

A world-class tennis player decides to end her career and retire at the age of 24. Her _____ age would be approximately 65 years old.

The term __________ captures the concept that aging involves an interaction among processes such as physical changes, cognition, and social context:

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

Language, Problem-Solving, and Intelligence

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 1: Themes and Issues in Adult Development and Aging

How will changes in the age distribution of the population affect society as a whole? Provide specific examples.

People now considered supercentenarians, such as Jeanne Louise Calment, live past the age of:

Changes over time in an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they cope with the physical changes involved in aging fall into which domain of the biopsychosocial perspective toward aging?

The term ____________ is used to refer to individuals who fought in World War II:

As of the latest estimates in 2012, the percentage of people in the Canadian population 65 years and older is:

As indicated in the text, according to the 2006 Census, in Canada the largest visible minority group aged 65 and older is:

What might be the reasons for so few studies on the role of religion and spirituality in aging? What might researchers be missing by failing to study this topic?

The rapid loss of functioning that individuals may experience at the very end of their lives is known as _________ aging:

The number of years a person can expect to live with relatively little disability is known as:

People referred to as "old-old" have which specific characteristic?

Changes due to normal aging include which type of processes?

What are the four main implications of changes in the age distribution of the population in Canada over the next 30 to 40 years?

What are advantages and disadvantages of using a particular age to define "adult"?

Which of the following topics would be considered to provide evidence on the effect of sex in development?

The idea there are differences within the individual in the rate of aging is referred to as:

The parents of people in the Baby Boom generation are known as:

A centenarian falls technically into the category of which division of the older adult population?

Which of the following is considered an example of secondary aging?

A world-class tennis player decides to end her career and retire at the age of 24. Her _____ age would be approximately 65 years old.

The term __________ captures the concept that aging involves an interaction among processes such as physical changes, cognition, and social context:

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

Language, Problem-Solving, and Intelligence

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