Question 1

Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes in the United States,about __________ are considered to be seriously deficient.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter
B)  one-third
C)  one-half
D)  three-quarters B

Question 2

Discuss the three types of attention.

Accepted Answer

(a)Selective attention is focusing on a specific aspect of experience that is relevant while ignoring others that are irrelevant.(b)Divided attention involves concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.(c)Sustained attention is the state of readiness to detect and respond to small changes occurring at random times in the environment.

Question 3

Paul has been forced to retire from his company after over 30 years of employment.Compared with his peers who voluntarily retired,he is more likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  financially secure.
B)  struggling with adjustment to retirement.
C)  in good health.
D)  older. B

Question 4

If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jerome,who is an African-American male
B)  Larry,who is an European-American male
C)  Martino,who is an Latina(o) -American male
D)  Susan,who is an European-American female

Question 5

Charles has a moderate retirement income and lives comfortably.He stays home most of the time and avoids contact with his neighbors.He often talks to his wife about how he almost wishes his company had not offered such good early retirement incentives,because it was "too good to turn down." Charles is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  enjoy his retirement.
B)  not be happy with his retirement.
C)  recommend early retirement to his friends.
D)  eventually develop a positive attitude toward his retirement.

Question 6

List at least three ways the brain can adapt as it ages.

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Question 7

Rhonda and Lewis are taking care of their elderly mother while she lives in Rhonda's home.Research on the care of the elderly shows that their mother will benefit the most if Rhonda and Lewis:

Accepted Answer

A)  take care of most things for her but give her a few areas of autonomy.
B)  challenge her to meet her own needs before coming to her assistance.
C)  take care of her needs,but let her do what she can for herself.
D)  come to her assistance only when she asks them for help.

Question 8

Concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.

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Question 9

Which type of memory is less likely to be adversely affected by aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit
B)  working
C)  explicit
D)  normative

Question 10

Which of the following describes a biological component to the difference in life expectancies between men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher versus lower rates of emphysema
B)  existence versus absence of sleep disorders
C)  existence versus absence of an X chromosome
D)  existence versus absence of a reasoned,practical life view

Question 11

An inflammation of the joints that is accompanied by pain,stiffness,and movement problems.

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Question 12

List at least three major mental health problems faced by older adults.

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Question 13

Kirsten is 63 years old and is beginning to lose some of her memory.She becomes confused and does not speak as well as she once did.These are signs that Kirsten may be developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer disease.
B)  an anxiety disorder.
C)  a depressive mood disorder.
D)  a cognitive-depressive disorder.

Question 14

Drugs that have been shown promising in the treatment of Alzheimer disease work by increasing the levels of _______ in the brain and thus slow the progression of the disease in 50% of those studied.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin
B)  dopamine
C)  acetylcholine
D)  leptin

Question 15

A progressive,irreversible brain disorder that is characterized by a gradual deterioration of memory,reasoning,language,and physical function.

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Question 16

Professor Garcia is teaching her class about the harmful effects of stress,citing that it leads to early death.Professor Garcia likely subscribes to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal stress theory.
B)  cellular clock theory.
C)  life-events theory.
D)  free-radical theory.

Question 17

Which figure is usually the largest?

Accepted Answer

A)  life span
B)  life expectancy
C)  life span minus life expectancy
D)  the average number of years adults live

Question 18

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in the neurotransmitter:

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine.
B)  serotonin.
C)  acetylcholine.
D)  enkephalin.

Question 19

The onset of physical changes in late adulthood:

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs at a similar age for most people.
B)  varies in time from person to person.
C)  is closely associated with changes in endocrine system function.
D)  occurs in a regular series of stages.

Question 20

Research has attempted to identify physiological markers of Alzheimer disease.Which of the following is NOT one of the physical changes that has been identified in these patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  activity of the apolipoprotein E (apo
E)  gene
B)  the formation of amyloid plaques
C)  degeneration of the superior tissue of the amygdala
D)  the formation of neurofibrillary tangles

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood