Question 1

The "young old" refers to individuals between the ages of:

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A)   40 to 50.
B)   50 to 60.
C)   60 to 70.
D)   65 to 75.

Question 2

The importance of being productive, active, assertive, and highly involved with our fellow humans comprises a pattern of living that:

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A)   has proved to be universal across cultures.
B)   has proved to be true of modern times but not so in previous eras.
C)   has proved more popular in Western cultures than in many other cultures, historically and in the present.
D)   has proved to be the best philosophy for extending one's lifespan.

Question 3

What effect does good nutrition and aerobic exercise have on the aging brain?

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A)   decreases the occurrence of plaques and tangles
B)   decreases the rate of cell death
C)   increases blood flow and strengthens the heart
D)   increases the process of cell growth

Question 4

The greatest threat to the liver in late adulthood is from:

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A)   alcoholism.
B)   hepatitis.
C)   cancer.
D)   autoimmunity.

Question 5

Traditionally, prosthetic devices have been most effective in treating erectile dysfunction, whether from psychological or physiological origins; however, a new form of treatment is:

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A)   acupuncture.
B)   chemical.
C)   based on the placebo effect.
D)   a form of dialectical behavioral therapy.

Question 6

Mary is 72. A common visual problem for her age group will be shown when Mary:

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A)   attempts to park a car or go up stairs.
B)   drive on a highway during a cloudless afternoon.
C)   walk on a surfaced track for exercise.
D)   cooks with the use of bifocals.

Question 7

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the body's immune system rejects its own tissue. This is an example of what physiological theory of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   Autoimmunity
B)   Accumulation of errors
C)   Accumulation of metabolic waste
D)   Homeostatic imbalance

Question 8

David Guia has named a cluster of physiological and psychological changes seen in caregivers:

Accepted Answer

A)   Elderly Overload.
B)   Caregiver Stress Syndrome.
C)   Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
D)   Elder Care Depression.

Question 9

Stephen and Elizabeth have been married for four years and now are expecting their first child. They are in which phase of a couple's life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)   first
B)   second
C)   third
D)   sixth

Question 10

If Margaret is like the average widow in the United States, she will lose her husband around age:

Accepted Answer

A)   56.
B)   65.
C)   70.
D)   85.

Question 11

The __________ hypothesis argues that the peak performance seen in the most successful elderly may be caused by sampling bias.

Accepted Answer

A)   differences in the types of cognition
B)   differences in the representativeness of the individuals or observations
C)   different standards of evaluation
D)   different amounts of experience

Question 12

When playing cards, Tom noticed that he can do pretty well for himself unless he has an audience. Then, it becomes more difficult for him to get the right cards out of his hand in a timely manner. Which of the following is NOT an explanation for Tom's difficulty?

Accepted Answer

A)   neural degradation
B)   anxiety about performance
C)   condescension on the part of the other players
D)   self-expectation that he won't do well

Question 13

Which of the following is a risk factor for depression in a person who is caring for an older individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   High level of education of the caretaker
B)   Lack of close personal ties to the person being assisted
C)   Degree of relationship to the person receiving care as is seen in children helping parents
D)   Strong religious convictions in the caretaker

Question 14

When Alice took a cognitive test, she felt that the questions tested her limits of ability, as opposed to her everyday tasks. This illustrates which of the hypotheses regarding the cognitive abilities of the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)   Differences in the types of cognition
B)   Differences in the representativeness of the individuals or observations
C)   Different standards of evaluation
D)   Different amounts of experience

Question 15

Which country presented in the text has the longest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sweden
B)   The United States
C)   Japan
D)   Mexico

Question 16

Often, older adults don't show major declines in memory because they:

Accepted Answer

A)   are institutionalized before their performance suffers dramatically.
B)   mask their deficits through redirection and distraction.
C)   compensate for memory deficits through adaptive strategies.
D)   rely on their friends and relatives to fill in the gaps.

Question 17

The optimal treatment for cataracts is:

Accepted Answer

A)   surgery.
B)   eye drops.
C)   transplantation from cadavers.
D)   none of these

Question 18

Juan and Jorge are monozygotic twins. They will tend to have similar lengths of life, according to Kallman and Jarvik (1959) , because:

Accepted Answer

A)   genes affect how long we live.
B)   living conditions determine longevity.
C)   diet and exercise can add years to one's life.
D)   new proteins make new cells, and twins have similar cell types.

Question 19

For Erikson, the negative resolution of the last stage of life is:

Accepted Answer

A)   despair.
B)   disgust.
C)   isolation.
D)   self-absorption.

Question 20

Currently, one of them most common treatments for erectile dysfunction is:

Accepted Answer

A)   medication like Viagra.
B)   prosthetic devices.
C)   cognitive therapy.
D)   hypotension medications.

Exam 11: Late Adulthood

Which of the following is a risk factor for depression in a person who is caring for an older individual?

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The optimal treatment for cataracts is:

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Often, older adults don't show major declines in memory because they:

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Mary is 72. A common visual problem for her age group will be shown when Mary:

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the body's immune system rejects its own tissue. This is an example of what physiological theory of aging?

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When Alice took a cognitive test, she felt that the questions tested her limits of ability, as opposed to her everyday tasks. This illustrates which of the hypotheses regarding the cognitive abilities of the elderly?

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Currently, one of them most common treatments for erectile dysfunction is:

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Juan and Jorge are monozygotic twins. They will tend to have similar lengths of life, according to Kallman and Jarvik (1959) , because:

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The "young old" refers to individuals between the ages of:

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Traditionally, prosthetic devices have been most effective in treating erectile dysfunction, whether from psychological or physiological origins; however, a new form of treatment is:

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The __________ hypothesis argues that the peak performance seen in the most successful elderly may be caused by sampling bias.

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The greatest threat to the liver in late adulthood is from:

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For Erikson, the negative resolution of the last stage of life is:

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David Guia has named a cluster of physiological and psychological changes seen in caregivers:

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When playing cards, Tom noticed that he can do pretty well for himself unless he has an audience. Then, it becomes more difficult for him to get the right cards out of his hand in a timely manner. Which of the following is NOT an explanation for Tom's difficulty?

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What effect does good nutrition and aerobic exercise have on the aging brain?

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The importance of being productive, active, assertive, and highly involved with our fellow humans comprises a pattern of living that:

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Stephen and Elizabeth have been married for four years and now are expecting their first child. They are in which phase of a couple's life cycle?

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Which country presented in the text has the longest life expectancy?

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If Margaret is like the average widow in the United States, she will lose her husband around age:

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