Question 1

The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function, growth, and repair are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Lewy bodies.
B)   ribosomes.
C)   chromosomes.
D)   mitochondria.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Salina walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bursitis
B)   osteoporosis
C)   arthritis
D)   diabetesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is a region of the adult human brain where neurogenesis has been documented?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amygdala
B)   Hippocampus
C)   Prefrontal cortex
D)   HypothalamusE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

What is the average life expectancy for individuals born today in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   69.3 years
B)   72.3 years
C)   75.3 years
D)   78.3 yearsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the relationship between semantic memory and aging is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Episodic memory declines more than semantic memory in older adults.
B)   Older adults are usually unable to retrieve semantic information.
C)   Episodic memory and semantic memory remain unchanged in older adults.
D)   Older adults can retrieve semantic information from long ago but not from the recent past.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

In the study by Rodin and Langer, which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

Accepted Answer

A)   It led to fewer social interactions.
B)   It significantly reduced life expectancy.
C)   It increased the levels of stress.
D)   It was found to increase longevity.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Mr. Dalton has a disease that is characterized by muscle tremors, slow movement, and partial facial paralysis. The doctors have told his family that the disease is chronic and progressive in nature. Which of the following conditions does Mr. Martin most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alzheimer disease
B)   Multi-infarct syndrome
C)   Lewy body dementia
D)   Parkinson diseaseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

According to evolutionary theory, natural selection is linked to _____ which is present in the earlier part of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)   reproductive fitness
B)   neurogenesis
C)   cognitive and perceptual fitness
D)   muscular and skeletal strengthE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

_____ refer to services that provide temporary relief for those who are caring for individuals with disabilities, illnesses, or the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A)   Respite care
B)   Hospice care
C)   Palliative care
D)   Home health careE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following biological theories of aging states that people age because their cells' normal metabolism produces unstable oxygen molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cellular clock theory
B)   Free-radical theory
C)   Telomerase-injection theory
D)   Hormonal stress theoryE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Although Alicia has a great memory for trivia, she has difficulty remembering important events in her life. Alicia has good _____ memory but poor _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   episodic; procedural
B)   procedural; semantic
C)   semantic; episodic
D)   explicit; implicitE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Overlooking insomnia
B)   Increase in social support
C)   Increase in self-critical thinking
D)   Curtailment of daily activitiesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   confusion.
B)   mild cognitive impairment.
C)   attention deficit disorder.
D)   neurosis.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following countries had the lowest estimated life expectancy in 2011?

Accepted Answer

A)   South Africa
B)   Singapore
C)   Japan
D)   United StatesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

In 2011, in the United States, the average age of retirement was _____ for men and _____ for women.

Accepted Answer

A)   65; 67
B)   64; 62
C)   66; 64
D)   70; 72E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Women are especially vulnerable to _____, which is the leading cause of broken bones in women.

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoporosis
B)   arthritis
C)   osteomalacia
D)   muscular dystrophyE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

_____ involves an extensive loss of bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   Arteriosclerosis
B)   Diabetes
C)   Arthritis
D)   OsteoporosisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following is true about attention?

Accepted Answer

A)   The more difficult the competing tasks are, the more effectively older adults divide attention than younger adults.
B)   When the two competing tasks are reasonably easy, age differences among adults are minimal or nonexistent.
C)   On simple tasks involving a search for a feature, age differences are dramatic even when individuals are given sufficient practice.
D)   Generally, older adults are more adept at selective attention than younger adults are.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The _____ is one area that shrinks more than others with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)   prefrontal cortex
B)   amygdala
C)   hypothalamus
D)   premotor cortexE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes and other extended-care facilities in the United States, more than _____ are considered to be seriously deficient.

Accepted Answer

A)   one-quarter
B)   one-third
C)   one-half
D)   three-quartersE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following biological theories of aging states that people age because their cells' normal metabolism produces unstable oxygen molecules?

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_____ involves an extensive loss of bone tissue.

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What is the average life expectancy for individuals born today in the United States?

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In 2011, in the United States, the average age of retirement was _____ for men and _____ for women.

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Which of the following statements about the relationship between semantic memory and aging is true?

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Mr. Dalton has a disease that is characterized by muscle tremors, slow movement, and partial facial paralysis. The doctors have told his family that the disease is chronic and progressive in nature. Which of the following conditions does Mr. Martin most likely have?

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The _____ is one area that shrinks more than others with aging.

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Which of the following countries had the lowest estimated life expectancy in 2011?

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Although Alicia has a great memory for trivia, she has difficulty remembering important events in her life. Alicia has good _____ memory but poor _____ memory.

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The transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias is called:

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_____ refer to services that provide temporary relief for those who are caring for individuals with disabilities, illnesses, or the elderly.

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In the study by Rodin and Langer, which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

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Salina walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to _____.

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According to evolutionary theory, natural selection is linked to _____ which is present in the earlier part of adulthood.

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for depression?

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The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function, growth, and repair are known as:

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Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes and other extended-care facilities in the United States, more than _____ are considered to be seriously deficient.

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Which of the following is a region of the adult human brain where neurogenesis has been documented?

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Women are especially vulnerable to _____, which is the leading cause of broken bones in women.

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Which of the following is true about attention?

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