Question 1

What is the term that describes the benefit to societies when older adults remain engaged and productive through some combination of family roles, paid work, and community service?

Accepted Answer

A) life-span factor 
B) longevity dividend 
C) engagement dividend 
D) senior investment

Question 2

Primary aging is the main cause of macular degeneration, but what increases the risk?

Accepted Answer

A) uncorrected vision 
B) lack of exercise 
C) eating fish and green leafy vegetables 
D) smoking

Question 3

Discuss one sleep problem that is due to physiological causes and one that is due to psychological causes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

A person who begins to find large family gatherings overwhelming in late adulthood may choose to attend fewer of them so that they can enjoy the occasions more, and be sure to get extra rest before a gathering occurs.According to Baltes and his colleagues' model for adaption in late adulthood, which of the following is closest to optimization?

Accepted Answer

A) choosing to attend fewer events 
B) enjoying each occasion more 
C) getting extra rest before a gathering 
D) feeling overwhelmed by large family events

Question 5

What type of living facility for older adults has separate apartments for each person but residents are provided meals in a common dining area, are offered housekeeping services, transportation for shopping and medical appointments, and access to social activities, as well as extensive medical care? Most residents are afflicted with dementia or other serious health problems.

Accepted Answer

A) assisted living 
B) nursing homes 
C) geriatric hospitals 
D) hospice

Question 6

What was the poverty rate for older adults in the United States in 2016?

Accepted Answer

A) 9% 
B) 29% 
C) 49% 
D) 69%

Question 7

Your friend, whom you have not heard from in a while, calls and tells you that her grandmother has dementia.She goes on to say that the doctor said that her grandmother doesn't have Alzheimer's disease and added, "I'm not worried.She doesn't have Alzheimer's, just dementia." Explain the inaccuracy of this comment and include information about the progression of the Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What is an increasingly common and routine treatment in developed countries for arthritis pain that occurs in the hip or knee?

Accepted Answer

A) artificial joint 
B) aspirin 
C) marijuana 
D) a calcium-rich diet

Question 9

Why is the old-age dependency ratio (OADR) rising and thus becoming a problem for certain countries?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Who has the highest rate of Alzheimer's disease among American ethnic groups?

Accepted Answer

A) African Americans 
B) Hispanic Americans 
C) Native Americans 
D) Asian Americans

Question 11

What percentage of Americans older than 75 have lost all of their natural teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 14% 
C) 25% 
D) 31%

Question 12

Many older adults in Western countries encounter prejudice and discrimination based on age.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) sexism 
B) ageism 
C) racism 
D) classism

Question 13

Research using the Experience Sampling Method on emotions and the self-concept of individuals in late adulthood has concluded that most individuals have a greater number of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) positive emotional states that increased steadily with age 
B) negative emotional states that decreased steadily with age 
C) positive emotions and experience a low self-esteem 
D) negative emotions and experience a high self-esteem

Question 14

Which of the following is the definition of wisdom?

Accepted Answer

A) expertise in the conduct and meaning of life 
B) an IQ score of 130 or greater 
C) the mental process of knowing, such as awareness and perception 
D) the growth of neurological pathways in the brain

Question 15

When is a 100% accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease possible?

Accepted Answer

A) after the first two symptoms have occurred 
B) after a blood test has detected antibodies for the disease 
C) after a brain biopsy 
D) after an autopsy

Question 16

Tawanda is a typical American who is in the stage of late adulthood and has three children.Statistically speaking, one can assume that she speaks with at least one of her children __________.

Accepted Answer

A) several times a week 
B) one hour a month 
C) once a week 
D) daily

Question 17

Which of the following are correlating factors to sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A) obesity and heavy alcohol use 
B) anemia and high levels of stress 
C) a hyperactive central nervous system and low calcium levels 
D) high exposure to sun and iron deficiencies

Question 18

According to developmental psychologists, late adulthood begins at the age of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) 55 
B) 60 
C) 65 
D) 70

Question 19

How do researchers using Baltes and Staudinger's model measure wisdom? Are there any shortcomings to this approach?

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Question 20

In developed countries, the median age of retirement is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) 55 to 58 
B) 60 to 63 
C) 65 to 72 
D) 72 to 73

Exam 12: Late Adulthood