Exam 24: Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development

Abraham Maslow believes that the elderly can live rich lives, but Erik Erikson believes that older adulthood is most often a time of weakness and isolation.

The ability to multitask improves with age and experience, peaking in older adulthood.

Regarding brain development, research reveals that _____ grow with new experiences as well as with antidepressants.

Vera was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease while in middle age. Her doctor told her family that compared to the kind of Alzheimer's disease that develops in old age, this version _____.

Which of the following is the most important nongenetic factor in preventing the onset of cognitive impairment?

A main symptom in Lewy body disease is loss of _____.

Researchers believe that Alzheimer's disease is _____ genetic.

The idea that cognition should be measured in terms of everyday tasks and circumstances is _____.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why prescription drugs may produce more severe side effects in the elderly?

Which benefit does neurogenesis provide for an older adult?

The primary reason older people receive less input into their brains is that _____.

Dehydration can sometimes cause symptoms that seem like major NCD.

An older relative is showing signs of dementia. He forgets things and is disoriented, especially when riding in a car. What is the best way to determine whether he is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and what other problems could cause such symptoms?

_____ is the theorist who has suggested that older people are more likely than younger people to reach self-actualization.

All areas of the brain shrink at the same rate.

Verna has dementia. Her motor control and memory have been affected, although their impairment is not the most significant symptom of her condition. The most significant symptom is her loss of inhibition, evident in her chronic gambling. Verna most likely has _____ disease.

Real-life situations, such as drivers reacting more slowly to hazards if they are in a conversation or bilingual speakers taking a moment if they must switch from one language to another, illustrate the concept of "_____."

When Alzheimer's disease sets in early and affects those under age 60, the final phase of the disease typically occurs around _____ years after the first signs of the disease appear.

_____ can disrupt the flow of oxygen to the brain and cause cognitive loss.

Which parts of the brain shrink the most in later life?