Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   in a nursing home
B)   with adult children
C)   with a spouse or alone
D)   with an unrelated age-mateE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   drives only at night when fewer cars are on the road
B)   relies only on rearview and side mirrors so he won't hurt his neck turning his head
C)   drives more slowly
D)   drives fast to get home as soon as possible to avoid accidentsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   He loves to eat fresh beets and tomatoes, works in his garden, cares for his great-grandchildren after school, and spends his afternoons reading and relaxing.
B)   He loves to eat beef, has enjoyed a work-free retirement for the past 35 years, his great-grandchildren live in another town, and he stays close to home because he doesn't like to walk very far.
C)   He loves to eat bananas and mangoes, avoids opportunities to volunteer at the local elementary school, hasn't attended church services in decades, and mostly watches TV for relaxation.
D)   He loves to eat fresh bread and salami, considers feeding the dog twice a day to be enough work for a retired man like him, avoids spending time with his chattering and active grandchildren, and falls into a deep sleep after consuming at least three cans of beer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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 _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ageism
B)   manners
C)   chivalry
D)   respectE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   cellular accident
B)   error catastrophe
C)   genetic clock
D)   free-radical hypothesisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart disease; heart attack
B)   Heart attack; heart disease
C)   Diabetes; heart attack
D)   Osteoporosis; heart diseaseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Calorie restriction may _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   slow down aging
B)   speed up aging
C)   increase the risk of diabetes
D)   increase the rate of deathE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   children who have progeria have genes that cause them to age rapidly
B)   the increased susceptibility to major illness that all elderly people experience
C)   the presence of specific alleles in centenarians that are not present in people who die younger
D)   the presence of certain alleles in people who die of heart disease, stroke, or dementiaE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   young-old
B)   old-old
C)   oldest-old
D)   sickly-oldE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   acceptance
B)   isolation
C)   compensation
D)   retirementE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Life span; life expectancy
B)   Life expectancy; life span
C)   Life span; Hayflick limit
D)   Hayflick limit; life expectancyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   their reaction time slows, preventing quick responses
B)   strict laws require retesting for drivers over age 65
C)   younger drivers are impaired by poor peripheral and night vision
D)   elderly drivers compensate for deficiencies by driving more slowly and avoiding night drivingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   centenarians
B)   young-old
C)   decadecadians
D)   the oldest-oldE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   early retirement and moderate exercise
B)   vacation time and limited social interaction
C)   prestigious work and a large home
D)   lifelong work and a diet rich in fresh vegetablesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   neocortex
B)   thalamus
C)   reticular formation
D)   amygdalaE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   take pain medications
B)   take antidepressant medication
C)   experience positive mood
D)   have any physical ailmentsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Ageism impacts the elderly by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   empowering them to use their strengths and wisdom in their communities
B)   undermining their feelings of competence and self-esteem
C)   invoking rebellion
D)   creating special opportunities for older adults that would not otherwise existE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   normal
B)   primary
C)   secondary
D)   geriatricE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Mary and Don, married 47 years, have sexual intercourse three times a month, and feel completely satisfied with hugs and kisses in between.
B)   After her divorce, Elle has relegated sexual intercourse to her past, and doesn't seek sexual connections with new partners.
C)   After the death of her husband of 35 years, Judy invited her new romantic partner to live with her. He sleeps in the guest bedroom, and they live apart together.
D)   Recently, Tony read an article that said that elderly couples can have just as active of sexual lives as they did in earlier adulthood. He has been pressuring his wife, Margaret, to have sex with him every night since then.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   young-old
B)   old-old
C)   oldest-old
D)   centenariansE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 23: Seciton 3: Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development

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

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Ageism impacts the elderly by _____.

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

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

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

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

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Calorie restriction may _____.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 _____.

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