Exam 1: Themes and Issues in Adult Development and Aging

Minority population changes U.S. Which racial/ethnic minority group in the U.S.is expected to show the largest decrease in the U.S.population between 2010 and 2050?

Secondary aging example- stem Which of the following is considered an example of secondary aging?

Social age- stem 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.

Percent over 65- choice As of the latest estimates in 2010,the percentage of people in the United States population 65 years and older is:

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

Race categories in U.S.Census Which of the following categories would be considered an example of "race" as used in the 2010 U.S.Census?

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

Developed vs.developing nations The least percentage growth in populations over the age of 65 will occur around the world in countries that are described as:

Subjective age Research on adaptation to aging suggests that the most important factor determining your health,happiness,and longevity may very well be your ______ age.

State percent Because the state of _______________ has such a high percentage of adults 65 and older,political candidates put heavy emphasis into making promises about Medicare and Social Security when they campaign there.

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

Life expectancy changes The increased population of adults 65 and older in the U.S.can be attributed specifically to the higher life _______ being achieved by current generations.

Sociocultural example- choice Which of the following would be considered a "social" age-related factor in the biopsychosocial perspective?

Highest number in world The country with the highest number (not percent)of individuals 65 and older is:

Normal aging- stem Changes due to normal aging include which type of processes?

Secondary aging example- choice Due to the process of ______ aging,an older adult may develop a disease such as skin cancer after years of exposure to the sun.

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

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

Gender proportions What percent of the total U.S.65 and older population is male?

Sociocultural example- stem The changes that individuals experience in income and residence when they retire and move out of the home where they spent their working lives would fall into the ____________ domain of the biopsychosocial model.