Exam 23: Seciton 3: Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development

According to a comprehensive study, factors that contribute to a long life include _____.

Carlos, who lives in Ecuador, is over 100 years old. Which of these descriptions probably belongs to him?

Because of _____aging, Thelma has had a very tough time recovering from a recent bout of pneumonia.

Elderly drivers have fewer car accidents than young people do because _____.

Which of the following is NOT evidence for the genetic clock theory of aging?

_____ is an example of an acute illness, and _____ is an example of a chronic illness.

Which of the following groups makes up the largest group of older adults?

As he holds the door open for an elderly woman, a middle-aged man says, "After you, Young Lady." This interaction is an example of _____.

Which of the following brain structures shrinks the most during late adulthood?

People who live to see their 100th birthday are referred to as _____.

Ageism impacts the elderly by _____.

The elderly who are dependent and most likely to have age-related illnesses are _____.

In developed nations, the most common living arrangement for people over age 65 is living _____.

_____ is the oldest possible age that members of a species can attain, whereas _____ is the average life span of individuals in a particular group.

Which of the following strategies is crucial when older people have sensory loss?

Now that Hank is 75, he uses selective optimization with compensation while driving. For example, he _____.

The notion that DNA regulates the aging process is referred to as the _____.

In a Swedish study, centenarians were found to be less likely to _____ than octogenarians.

Calorie restriction may _____.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a healthy approach to sexuality in older adulthood?