Question 1

Problems with dressing, getting to the toilet, and eating independently are examples of _____ impairments.

Accepted Answer

basic ADL;

Question 2

Which physical indicator predicts dying at a younger-than-average age?

Accepted Answer

A)  being underweight as an adult 
B)  short telomeres 
C)  a low allostatic load 
D)  impaired vision 
A)  being underweight as an adult 
B)  short telomeres 
C)  a low allostatic load 
D)  impaired vision

Question 3

According to the text, which intervention is LEAST effective at improving later life mobility?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking fast 
B)  exercising 
C)  using video games 
D)  improving vision 
A)  walking fast 
B)  exercising 
C)  using video games 
D)  improving vision

Question 4

Link the appropriate groups to the following statements: (1) Die quicker at a younger age; (2) live longer but have more illnesses during adult life; (3) get chronic illnesses and die at younger ages.

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) men; (2) women; (3) poor people 
B)  (1) women; (2) men; (3) poor people 
C)  (1) poor people; (2) men; (3) women 
D)  (1) poor people; (2) women; (3) men 
A)  (1) men; (2) women; (3) poor people 
B)  (1) women; (2) men; (3) poor people 
C)  (1) poor people; (2) men; (3) women 
D)  (1) poor people; (2) women; (3) men

Question 5

According to the text, for many elderly people, giving up driving is_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  easy 
B)  difficult 
C)  essential for those over 65 
D)  essential if they are female 
A)  easy 
B)  difficult 
C)  essential for those over 65 
D)  essential if they are female

Question 6

If someone has the APOE-4 marker, this person:

Accepted Answer

A)  is at much higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  will definitely get Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  is at higher risk of getting vascular dementia. 
D)  will definitely get vascular dementia. 
A)  is at much higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  will definitely get Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  is at higher risk of getting vascular dementia. 
D)  will definitely get vascular dementia.

Question 7

The socioeconomic health gap appears:

Accepted Answer

A)  around age 60. 
B)  in middle age. 
C)  at every age. 
D)  for males, not for females. 
A)  around age 60. 
B)  in middle age. 
C)  at every age. 
D)  for males, not for females.

Question 8

Researchers are very close to curing Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which person probably had the LONGEST health span?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joel, who died at age 80 after living with congestive heart disease for a decade 
B)  Jim, who died at age 80 in a ski accident 
C)  Jocasta, who died at age 90 after living in a nursing home for a decade 
D)  Jamila, who died at age 90 after being disabled in a ski accident at age 35 
A)  Joel, who died at age 80 after living with congestive heart disease for a decade 
B)  Jim, who died at age 80 in a ski accident 
C)  Jocasta, who died at age 90 after living in a nursing home for a decade 
D)  Jamila, who died at age 90 after being disabled in a ski accident at age 35

Question 10

The main risk factor for ADL impairments and entering a nursing home is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "lower body" problems or breaking a hip. 
B)  poor hearing. 
C)  difficulty with divided-attention tasks. 
D)  reaction-time difficulties. 
A)  "lower body" problems or breaking a hip. 
B)  poor hearing. 
C)  difficulty with divided-attention tasks. 
D)  reaction-time difficulties.

Question 11

The maximum human lifespan is_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  about age 85 
B)  built into our genetic code 
C)  decreasing due to poor medical care 
D)  decreasing due to pollution 
A)  about age 85 
B)  built into our genetic code 
C)  decreasing due to poor medical care 
D)  decreasing due to pollution

Question 12

When Jana is with her Ph.D.-level grandma and people address this 90-year-old woman in elderspeak, Jana and her grandma will probably feel:

Accepted Answer

A)  relieved. 
B)  patronized and insulted. 
C)  deeply cared about. 
D)  depressed. 
A)  relieved. 
B)  patronized and insulted. 
C)  deeply cared about. 
D)  depressed.

Question 13

The _____ genetic marker heightens the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ genetic marker heightens the risk...

Question 14

To increase the health span, which of the following strategies would be LEAST effective:

Accepted Answer

A)  improving college graduation rates. 
B)  preventing premature births. 
C)  constructing caring communities. 
D)  improving surgical techniques for treating old-age diseases. 
A)  improving college graduation rates. 
B)  preventing premature births. 
C)  constructing caring communities. 
D)  improving surgical techniques for treating old-age diseases.

Question 15

Very old women with basic ADL (activities of daily life) impairments, and people with_____, are the typical residents of nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

major neur

Question 16

A baby born today may possibly survive_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  to age 200 
B)  to age 150 
C)  to 85 but not older 
D)  to the maximum lifespan, but not beyond 
A)  to age 200 
B)  to age 150 
C)  to 85 but not older 
D)  to the maximum lifespan, but not beyond

Question 17

Caroline's troubles with cooking and cleaning make living independently impossible, but she can still walk and feed herself. Which housing alternative would be best for Caroline?

Accepted Answer

A)  a continuing-care retirement community-if she has the money 
B)  an assisted-living facility-if she has the money 
C)  a continuing-care retirement community-whether she is middle class or not 
D)  an assisted-living facility-whether she is middle class or not 
A)  a continuing-care retirement community-if she has the money 
B)  an assisted-living facility-if she has the money 
C)  a continuing-care retirement community-whether she is middle class or not 
D)  an assisted-living facility-whether she is middle class or not

Question 18

Larry, who is 60 years old, is a poverty-level adult who lives in a middle-class neighborhood. All things being equal, the text suggests that Larry should:

Accepted Answer

A)  live longer than expected. 
B)  die sooner than expected. 
C)  feel worse about his economic status. 
D)  feel better about his economic status. 
A)  live longer than expected. 
B)  die sooner than expected. 
C)  feel worse about his economic status. 
D)  feel better about his economic status.

Question 19

Which person probably had the SHORTEST health span?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joel, who died at age 80 after living with congestive heart disease for a decade 
B)  Jim, who died at age 80 in a ski accident 
C)  Jocasta, who died at age 90 after living in a nursing home for a decade 
D)  Jamila, who died at age 90 after being disabled in a ski accident at 35 
A)  Joel, who died at age 80 after living with congestive heart disease for a decade 
B)  Jim, who died at age 80 in a ski accident 
C)  Jocasta, who died at age 90 after living in a nursing home for a decade 
D)  Jamila, who died at age 90 after being disabled in a ski accident at 35

Question 20

Daquan, age 76, has been sent by his wife to the grocery store. An hour later, he is wandering around the store, wondering why he is there. Then, Daquan realizes he is not sure of the name of his town. Daquan is showing:

Accepted Answer

A)  early symptoms of dementia. 
B)  normal, age-related forgetfulness. 
C)  advanced Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  symptoms of a major stroke. 
A)  early symptoms of dementia. 
B)  normal, age-related forgetfulness. 
C)  advanced Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  symptoms of a major stroke.

Problems with dressing, getting to the toilet, and eating independently are examples of _____ impairments.

Which physical indicator predicts dying at a younger-than-average age?

According to the text, which intervention is LEAST effective at improving later life mobility?

Link the appropriate groups to the following statements: (1) Die quicker at a younger age; (2) live longer but have more illnesses during adult life; (3) get chronic illnesses and die at younger ages.

According to the text, for many elderly people, giving up driving is_____.

If someone has the APOE-4 marker, this person:

The socioeconomic health gap appears:

Researchers are very close to curing Alzheimer's disease.

Which person probably had the LONGEST health span?

The main risk factor for ADL impairments and entering a nursing home is:

The maximum human lifespan is_____.

When Jana is with her Ph.D.-level grandma and people address this 90-year-old woman in elderspeak, Jana and her grandma will probably feel:

The _____ genetic marker heightens the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

To increase the health span, which of the following strategies would be LEAST effective:

Very old women with basic ADL (activities of daily life) impairments, and people with_____, are the typical residents of nursing homes.

A baby born today may possibly survive_____.

Caroline's troubles with cooking and cleaning make living independently impossible, but she can still walk and feed herself. Which housing alternative would be best for Caroline?

Larry, who is 60 years old, is a poverty-level adult who lives in a middle-class neighborhood. All things being equal, the text suggests that Larry should:

Which person probably had the SHORTEST health span?

Daquan, age 76, has been sent by his wife to the grocery store. An hour later, he is wandering around the store, wondering why he is there. Then, Daquan realizes he is not sure of the name of his town. Daquan is showing:

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Exam 14: The Physical Challenges of Aging

Problems with dressing, getting to the toilet, and eating independently are examples of _____ impairments.

Which physical indicator predicts dying at a younger-than-average age?

According to the text, which intervention is LEAST effective at improving later life mobility?

Link the appropriate groups to the following statements: (1) Die quicker at a younger age; (2) live longer but have more illnesses during adult life; (3) get chronic illnesses and die at younger ages.

According to the text, for many elderly people, giving up driving is_____.

If someone has the APOE-4 marker, this person:

The socioeconomic health gap appears:

Researchers are very close to curing Alzheimer's disease.

Which person probably had the LONGEST health span?

The main risk factor for ADL impairments and entering a nursing home is:

The maximum human lifespan is_____.

When Jana is with her Ph.D.-level grandma and people address this 90-year-old woman in elderspeak, Jana and her grandma will probably feel:

The _____ genetic marker heightens the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

To increase the health span, which of the following strategies would be LEAST effective:

Very old women with basic ADL (activities of daily life) impairments, and people with_____, are the typical residents of nursing homes.

A baby born today may possibly survive_____.

Caroline's troubles with cooking and cleaning make living independently impossible, but she can still walk and feed herself. Which housing alternative would be best for Caroline?

Larry, who is 60 years old, is a poverty-level adult who lives in a middle-class neighborhood. All things being equal, the text suggests that Larry should:

Which person probably had the SHORTEST health span?

Daquan, age 76, has been sent by his wife to the grocery store. An hour later, he is wandering around the store, wondering why he is there. Then, Daquan realizes he is not sure of the name of his town. Daquan is showing:

The People and the Field

Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Settings for Development Home and School

Physical Development

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Death and Dying

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