Question 1

A person's knowledge about the world is called _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   schematic
B)   functional
C)   normative
D)   semanticE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Older adults who were given speed of processing training showed improvements in their _____ attention.

Accepted Answer

A)   selective
B)   perceptive
C)   inductive
D)   sustainedE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is the main treatment for Parkinson in the earlier stages?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dopamine agonists
B)   L-dopa
C)   Cholinesterase inhibitors
D)   AcetylcholineE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Harold and Sue are both in their seventies. If they are typical of older adults in the United States, based on their gender it is likely that Harold will develop _____ and Sue will develop _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   arthritis; hypertension
B)   hypertension; arthritis
C)   vision problems; hearing problems
D)   hearing problems; vision problemsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Older adults who participated in 20 one-hour video game training sessions with the program Lumosity showed reduction in their:

Accepted Answer

A)   distraction.
B)   alertness.
C)   memory span.
D)   vigilance.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Judy often thinks back to things her grandmother would say that, at the time, she thought was silly, but now realizes her grandmother had amazing insight into human nature. Her grandmother didn't have an advanced degree, but she knew how to manage the ups and downs of life. Baltes would say she had:

Accepted Answer

A)   enlightenment.
B)   wisdom.
C)   proficiency.
D)   competence.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of various types of training in improving working memory in older adults. These studies provide evidence for the ______ of working memory in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   plasticity
B)   rigidity
C)   sharpness
D)   failureE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Leading expert Phyllis Moen describes the current typical retirement pattern as:

Accepted Answer

A)   moving in and out of the workforce.
B)   retiring from one job and immediately taking another.
C)   replacing paid work with a volunteer position.
D)   not defined because there is no typical pattern.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in an important brain messenger chemical called:

Accepted Answer

A)   dopamine.
B)   serotonin.
C)   acetylcholine.
D)   oxytocin.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the 75 to 84 and 85 and over age groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cardiovascular disease
B)   Kidney disease
C)   Cancer
D)   HypertensionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Blanche is 72 years old and would like to retire. Consistent with research, her primary reason for continuing to work is:

Accepted Answer

A)   the need to stay busy.
B)   the need for stimulation.
C)   the desire to help grandchildren pay for college expenses.
D)   the need for adequate money to meet living expenses.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The retention of information without conscious recollection, such as the ability to comb one's hair or type on a keyboard.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Gavin wanted to retire in his mid-sixties, but after losing so much money in the last recession he cannot retire due to:

Accepted Answer

A)   financial reasons.
B)   health reasons.
C)   the exciting technological changes in the workplace.
D)   worries about a sedentary lifestyle.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Karl keeps up with everything that happens outside through his living room window. Nothing in that view escapes his attention. Whether it is someone coming home from work, or the neighbor's cat looking out the window, Karl's _____ attention will pick it up.

Accepted Answer

A)   selective
B)   sustained
C)   divided
D)   executiveE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following statements about older workers is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Older workers have more accidents than younger workers.
B)   Older workers have higher rates of absenteeism than younger workers.
C)   Older workers are of considerably less value to a company than younger workers.
D)   Older workers experience more job satisfaction than younger workers.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

_____ is a condition in which individuals may have relatively normal peripheral vision but are unable to see clearly what is right in front of them.

Accepted Answer

A)   Glaucoma
B)   Cataracts
C)   Macular degeneration
D)   Retinal hardeningE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which is true regarding drug treatment for Alzheimer disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most often the drugs stop the progression of Alzheimer disease.
B)   Often the drugs can cure Alzheimer disease.
C)   The drugs are effective for about 80% of people with Alzheimer disease.
D)   The drugs slow the worsening of Alzheimer symptoms for approximately 6 to 12 months.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Discuss two types of attention and highlight how they are different. Give a routine, daily example of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Huntington's disease
B)   Parkinson disease
C)   Alzheimer disease
D)   Clinical depressionE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Older adults who were given speed of processing training showed improvements in their _____ attention.

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Leading expert Phyllis Moen describes the current typical retirement pattern as:

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Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of various types of training in improving working memory in older adults. These studies provide evidence for the ______ of working memory in older adults.

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Which of the following is the main treatment for Parkinson in the earlier stages?

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Blanche is 72 years old and would like to retire. Consistent with research, her primary reason for continuing to work is:

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

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Which is true regarding drug treatment for Alzheimer disease?

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A person's knowledge about the world is called _____ memory.

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Alzheimer disease involves a deficiency in an important brain messenger chemical called:

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Harold and Sue are both in their seventies. If they are typical of older adults in the United States, based on their gender it is likely that Harold will develop _____ and Sue will develop _____.

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Karl keeps up with everything that happens outside through his living room window. Nothing in that view escapes his attention. Whether it is someone coming home from work, or the neighbor's cat looking out the window, Karl's _____ attention will pick it up.

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The retention of information without conscious recollection, such as the ability to comb one's hair or type on a keyboard.

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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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Older adults who participated in 20 one-hour video game training sessions with the program Lumosity showed reduction in their:

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_____ is a condition in which individuals may have relatively normal peripheral vision but are unable to see clearly what is right in front of them.

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Which of the following statements about older workers is TRUE?

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Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the 75 to 84 and 85 and over age groups?

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Gavin wanted to retire in his mid-sixties, but after losing so much money in the last recession he cannot retire due to:

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