Exam 23: Seciton 3: Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Designing settings and equipment so that they can be used by everyone-able-bodied, sensory-acute, or not-is known as _____.

Caregivers can diminish the independence of the elderly if they _____.

The term "ageism" refers to _____.

Seventy-six-year-old Thomas tripped on a garden hose and broke his leg. His 17-year-old grandson, Austin, fell while skateboarding and broke his leg. Why is Thomas's injury more of a concern than Austin's injury?

As bones age, they _____.

In the past, there were 20 times more children than older people. Then there were 7 times more people under age 15 than over age 64. Currently, there are 3 times as many children as there are elders. These changes in the age make-up of the population are referred to as a _____.

The maximum life span is _____ years for humans.

Inez, age 76, believes she is independent and has personal autonomy. She is likely to be _____.

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

When asked to think of "an elderly person," most people think of a feeble person who lives in a nursing home. Statistics show that the vast majority of people over the age of 65 are _____.

Which 70-year-old is most likely to be diagnosed with osteoporosis?

The wear-and-tear theory of aging is weakened by the fact that _____.

Using elderspeak when engaging in conversation with an older adult _____.

Enid and Fred, married 52 years, have been living in the same home for the past 30 years. They have a comfortable retirement, and when they need help with something, they can rely on their middle-aged children or young adult grandchildren. However, Enid and Fred are fiercely independent, providing much more care than they receive. This couple's experience is _____ among elders.

In a research study, elders who had been exposed to ageist beliefs their whole lives displayed poorer memory than younger participants and other elders who had not been exposed to ageist beliefs. This outcome was most likely due to _____.

Paulo, age 62, has developed heart disease from a lifetime of smoking cigarettes. His heart disease is an example of _____.

For older drivers, which of the variables below is the strongest predictor of a car accident?

The Hayflick limit is a natural limit to the _____.

Speaking slowly, loudly, and emphasizing the key words, the waitress asked her elderly patron, "Would you rather have a slice of lemon pie or pecan pie, dear?" What is the waitress demonstrating with this speech style?

At age 75, Martha is typical of people her age. She believes that when compared to others of the same age _____.