Question 1

What is the psychosocial explanation for the high rate of suicide among elderly white men?

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the fact that much of their se...

Question 2

Which of the following is likely to affect sexual activity in older age?

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A)   Medications
B)   Increasing testosterone levels
C)   Cultural taboos
D)   Lack of interestE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Briefly explain the concept of synaptic plasticity.

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It is the redundancy built int...

Question 4

________ restriction is one of the most beneficial contributors to healthy eating habits.

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The answer of ________ restriction is one of the most...

Question 5

What is the terminal drop hypothesis? Is this hypothesis supported by longitudinal research? Explain your answer.

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The terminal drop hypothesis says that p...

Question 6

What effect does Alzheimer's disease have on the eating habits of its sufferers?

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A)   Total loss of appetite
B)   Disruption of normal satiety mechanisms
C)   They forget to eat
D)   The belief that they don't need to eatE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

If you are a centenarian, you

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A)   are one of the old.
B)   are an octogenarian.
C)   are automatically a member of the frail elderly.
D)   are at least 100 years old.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Why will every industrialized nation in the world face a demographic crisis in the near future?

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A)   The social security systems in these countries will be bankrupt.
B)   The number of young adults will far outnumber the elderly.
C)   There will be fewer young and middle-aged workers to provide for the financial well-being of the elderly.
D)   The current generation is not adequately planning for retirement.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following activities would most likely help an older person sustain their sense of balance?

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A)   Playing chess
B)   Taking a psychology class
C)   Tai Chi
D)   Playing cardsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The centenarian in the video has the most difficulty recalling ________.

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The answer of The centenarian in the video has the...

Question 11

What are Baltes's five criteria for measuring wisdom?

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factual knowledge; procedural knowledge;...

Question 12

What is the definition of a free radical?

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Molecules or atoms t...

Question 13

At what point in the human life cycle do the greatest number of deaths occur?

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A)   After age 60
B)   In infancy and early childhood
C)   Between the ages of 70 and 80
D)   In young adulthoodE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

In the United States today, the average 65 year old woman will live to be how old?

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A)   70
B)   75
C)   85
D)   92E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Statistically, how many older Americans suffer from depression? What are the five symptoms of depression outlined in the video? What is the specific relevance of the drug Celexa?

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Statistically 1 in 5 older Americans wil...

Question 16

Which of the following is likely to be true of older adults who are experiencing hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are likely to be socially isolated and unhappy.
B)   They may be clinically depressed.
C)   They are likely to be women.
D)   They may be perceived as disoriented or forgetful.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

What is the most serious consequence stemming from the loss of balance among older adults?

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A)   A reduction in dexterity when attempting to perform household tasks
B)   An increase in depressed mood as a result of impaired mobility
C)   Reduced stamina
D)   An increase in fallsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

After eating, the blood sugar rises, resulting in chemical message being sent to the brain that causes the individual to feel "full." What is the term for this sensation of fullness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glucose satisfaction
B)   Insulin resistance
C)   Satiety
D)   Sugar-response effectE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following terms applies to older adults whose physical and/or mental impairments are so extensive that they cannot care for themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)   Frail elderly
B)   Gerontological group
C)   Caregiver's burden
D)   Terminally agedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is a common cause of dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anxiety
B)   Obesity
C)   Multiple blows to the head
D)   SchizophreniaE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

What is the definition of a free radical?

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Briefly explain the concept of synaptic plasticity.

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After eating, the blood sugar rises, resulting in chemical message being sent to the brain that causes the individual to feel "full." What is the term for this sensation of fullness?

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Which of the following terms applies to older adults whose physical and/or mental impairments are so extensive that they cannot care for themselves?

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________ restriction is one of the most beneficial contributors to healthy eating habits.

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Which of the following is likely to affect sexual activity in older age?

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In the United States today, the average 65 year old woman will live to be how old?

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Which of the following is a common cause of dementia?

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At what point in the human life cycle do the greatest number of deaths occur?

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Statistically, how many older Americans suffer from depression? What are the five symptoms of depression outlined in the video? What is the specific relevance of the drug Celexa?

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Which of the following is likely to be true of older adults who are experiencing hearing loss?

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The centenarian in the video has the most difficulty recalling ________.

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What is the terminal drop hypothesis? Is this hypothesis supported by longitudinal research? Explain your answer.

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What are Baltes's five criteria for measuring wisdom?

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What effect does Alzheimer's disease have on the eating habits of its sufferers?

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If you are a centenarian, you

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Which of the following activities would most likely help an older person sustain their sense of balance?

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What is the most serious consequence stemming from the loss of balance among older adults?

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What is the psychosocial explanation for the high rate of suicide among elderly white men?

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Why will every industrialized nation in the world face a demographic crisis in the near future?

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