Question 1

Approximately what proportion of women are affected by osteoporosis by the age of 90?

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A)  25%
B)  40%
C)  50%
D)  70%E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

At what age are people considered to be part of the oldest-old group? Can you think of someone who does not meet this age criteria but still fits the definition? Explain.

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The oldest-old group includes people who...

Question 3

What is a condition that entails losses in cognitive functioning severe enough to interfere with daily life?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes
B)  myopia
C)  jaundice
D)  dementiaE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Each year brings significant advancements in medical care and medical treatments.What is true about these advancements in regard to older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are living longer but not necessarily healthier lives.
B)  Because the OADR is decreasing for many countries, more people aged 20-64 are paying taxes into the system that funds health care for aging adults.
C)  More advancements in medical care and treatments will result in significant increases in the number of adults over the age of 65 who work and add taxes to the cost of medical care.
D)  Advancements cost money while adding more to the overall costs of treatment and many older adults do not have the access nor the funds necessary to take advantage of the advancements.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Due to the social welfare programs instituted in developed countries in the course of the 20th century, people older than 65 are now __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the most dependent segment of the population
B)  the poorest segment of the population
C)  the most affluent segment of the population
D)  the least self-sufficient segment of the populationE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Melina's grandmother has trouble hearing.Melina has spoken to her mother about it, saying, "I don't know why she won't wear hearing aids; you said she has the money and that you would take her to the doctor to get them." Explain two reasons why Melina's grandmother might have a hearing impairment and at least one reason why she will not get hearing aids.

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Most hearing loss is due to primary agin...

Question 7

For nearly all of human history, people have worked until they __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  retired
B)  could simply no longer work
C)  died
D)  had grandchildrenE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

What type of professional spends the bulk of the workday researching all aspects of aging, including functional age, biological age, and the kinds of activities of daily living (ADLs)  that are appropriate for any given age during late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary psychologist
B)  gerontologist
C)  cardiologistD) B) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 9

The ability to keep track of more than one information source simultaneously is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention
B)  divided attention
C)  sustained attention
D)  on-task attentionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

What is a disease of the joints that especially affects the hips, knees, neck, hands, and lower back?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis
B)  jaundice
C)  macular degeneration
D)  arthritisE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The Yoruba tribe in Nigeria has the same likelihood of carrying the gene for Alzheimer's that individuals in the United States do, but they are less likely to experience Alzheimer's disease.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their diet has low levels of fats and sugars.
B)  They live in less polluted areas.
C)  They are not exposed to urban crowding.
D)  They do not live long enough to have difficulties with Alzheimer's disease.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The tendency to remember past events in a way that maintains a positive self-image, recalling pleasant events but forgetting unpleasant ones, is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic memory
B)  source memory
C)  the positivity effect
D)  the reminiscence bumpE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Nancy recently lost her father, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease the last several years of his life.She said she was going to do everything in her power to avoid the same fate.What are two measures that she can take to reduce the risk of developing this disease?

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She can eat a low-fat Mediterr...

Question 14

Your 82-year-old grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 4 years ago.Your mother is very concerned about the potential of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease herself.She has been an avid runner for many years and vigorously exercises at least five times a week for 20 to 30 minutes a day.What would you tell your mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise surely will help, but there is no evidence that it does.
B)  She should keep exercising.Studies show an inverse relationship between physical activity and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
C)  For any benefit to accrue from exercise, she will also need to closely monitor her alcohol intake.
D)  Very strenuous exercise actually increases the likelihood of experiencing Alzheimer's disease.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

In Asian countries, filial piety requires that adult children __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leave the town in which their late-adulthood parents live
B)  provide their late-adulthood parents a financial stipend
C)  provide care for their late-adulthood parents
D)  make sure that their late-adulthood parents gain entrance into the best nursing homesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Although various aspects of memory decline in late adulthood, research has shown that the elderly do quite well when it comes to remembering certain events in their lives.Explain.

Accepted Answer

There is a "reminiscence bump" in memory...

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of an individual performing a task using divided attention?

Accepted Answer

A)  driving a car while talking on a cell phone
B)  using a blender while baking a cake
C)  painting a picture while passively listening to music
D)  planting a garden in the springE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What percentage of people in their 60s do volunteer work?

Accepted Answer

A)  60%
B)  50%
C)  40%
D)  30%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

During late adulthood, after the death of a spouse, men are more likely to become depressed and take longer to recover from the loss.Which statement is cited in the textbook as a contributing factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most men have difficult temperaments, which do not match well with the loss of a loved one.
B)  Men tend to be inexperienced in expressing and coping with emotions such as loss.
C)  Most men tend to have insecure attachments with people they are close to, and this makes them prone to depression.
D)  Men have fewer friends than women do and fewer close family relations, so they have less social support.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A person who begins to find large family gatherings overwhelming in late adulthood may choose to attend fewer of them so that they can enjoy the occasions more and be sure to get extra rest before a gathering occurs.According to Baltes and his colleagues' model for adaption for late adulthood, which of the following is closest to selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing to attend fewer events
B)  enjoying each occasion more
C)  getting extra rest before a gathering
D)  feeling overwhelmed by large family eventsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 12: Late Adulthood

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Which of the following is an example of an individual performing a task using divided attention?

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Although various aspects of memory decline in late adulthood, research has shown that the elderly do quite well when it comes to remembering certain events in their lives.Explain.

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What is a condition that entails losses in cognitive functioning severe enough to interfere with daily life?

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What percentage of people in their 60s do volunteer work?

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What type of professional spends the bulk of the workday researching all aspects of aging, including functional age, biological age, and the kinds of activities of daily living (ADLs) that are appropriate for any given age during late adulthood?

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Due to the social welfare programs instituted in developed countries in the course of the 20th century, people older than 65 are now __________.

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For nearly all of human history, people have worked until they __________.

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The Yoruba tribe in Nigeria has the same likelihood of carrying the gene for Alzheimer's that individuals in the United States do, but they are less likely to experience Alzheimer's disease.Why?

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The ability to keep track of more than one information source simultaneously is referred to as __________.

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What is a disease of the joints that especially affects the hips, knees, neck, hands, and lower back?

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Each year brings significant advancements in medical care and medical treatments.What is true about these advancements in regard to older adults?

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The tendency to remember past events in a way that maintains a positive self-image, recalling pleasant events but forgetting unpleasant ones, is referred to as __________.

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During late adulthood, after the death of a spouse, men are more likely to become depressed and take longer to recover from the loss.Which statement is cited in the textbook as a contributing factor?

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Exam 12: Late Adulthood

At what age are people considered to be part of the oldest-old group? Can you think of someone who does not meet this age criteria but still fits the definition? Explain.

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Nancy recently lost her father, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease the last several years of his life.She said she was going to do everything in her power to avoid the same fate.What are two measures that she can take to reduce the risk of developing this disease?

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Which of the following is an example of an individual performing a task using divided attention?

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Although various aspects of memory decline in late adulthood, research has shown that the elderly do quite well when it comes to remembering certain events in their lives.Explain.

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What type of professional spends the bulk of the workday researching all aspects of aging, including functional age, biological age, and the kinds of activities of daily living (ADLs) that are appropriate for any given age during late adulthood?

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Due to the social welfare programs instituted in developed countries in the course of the 20th century, people older than 65 are now __________.

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Each year brings significant advancements in medical care and medical treatments.What is true about these advancements in regard to older adults?

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The tendency to remember past events in a way that maintains a positive self-image, recalling pleasant events but forgetting unpleasant ones, is referred to as __________.

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