Question 1

Creating settings and equipment so that they can be used by everyone-able-bodied,sensory-acute,or not-is known as:

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A)   control processes.
B)   universal design.
C)   the Hayflick limit.
D)   the built environment.

Question 2

Javy is 72,and his grandson,Jake,is 25.Which statement about their sleep is accurate?

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A)   Jake will wake more frequently at night than Javy will.
B)   Jake will complain more often of sleepiness than Javy will.
C)   Javy will take longer to fall asleep than Jake will.
D)   Both men will awaken four to six times to use the bathroom.

Question 3

Primary aging refers to age-related changes that:

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A)   inevitably take place as time goes by.
B)   occur prior to middle adulthood.
C)   take place as a consequence of a person's unhealthy behaviors.
D)   are entirely genetic in origin.

Question 4

_____ can cause cognitive loss.

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A)   Untreated diabetes
B)   Pregnancy
C)   Exercise
D)   Lipids

Question 5

The first TIA a person suffers serves as a warning that more strokes are likely to follow.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The main symptom of frontotemporal NCD is:

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A)   personality change.
B)   memory loss.
C)   seizures.
D)   tremor.

Question 7

The elderly may perform better on ecologically valid tests than on standard tests of cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The specific physical illnesses or conditions that become more common with aging are features of primary aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Although many artists continue to create into late adulthood,those who do tend to believe that their work is of lower quality than when they were younger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When the elderly internalize ageist attitudes,those attitudes can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Using elderspeak when engaging in conversation with an older adult:

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A)   is demeaning.
B)   helps the individual comprehend the meaning of the conversation.
C)   only makes sense if the individual has a hearing aid.
D)   demonstrates respect and understanding.

Question 12

Older adults spend more time in bed,take longer to fall asleep,and wake about 10 times per night.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which distinguishes the "old-old" from the "young-old"?

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A)   years of age
B)   details of living arrangements
C)   degree of positive or negative attitude
D)   reductions in physical or mental ability

Question 14

Because of _____ aging,Juanita has had a very tough time recovering from a recent bout of pneumonia.

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A)   normal
B)   primary
C)   subordinate
D)   geriatric

Question 15

A chronic,progressive disease characterized by rigidity and muscle tremors is _____.

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The answer of A chronic,progressive disease characterized by rigidity and...

Question 16

A way of speaking to the aged that uses short and simple sentences,exaggerated emphasis,slower speech,higher pitch,and repetition is called "_____."

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The answer of A way of speaking to the aged...

Question 17

The wear-and-tear theory of aging is weakened by the fact that:

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A)   the human body cannot repair itself.
B)   many parts of the body wear out from use.
C)   many body functions benefit from use.
D)   machines cannot grow old.

Question 18

The drastic reduction in the usual number of calories consumed daily while still maintaining ample vitamins,minerals,and other important nutrients is known as _____.

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The answer of The drastic reduction in the usual number...

Question 19

The consequences of particular diseases are features of:

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A)   primary aging.
B)   senescence.
C)   secondary aging.
D)   gerontology.

Question 20

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

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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 accidents.

Exam 14: Late Adulthood: Body and Mind

Primary aging refers to age-related changes that:

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When the elderly internalize ageist attitudes,those attitudes can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

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A chronic,progressive disease characterized by rigidity and muscle tremors is _____.

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Using elderspeak when engaging in conversation with an older adult:

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Older adults spend more time in bed,take longer to fall asleep,and wake about 10 times per night.

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_____ can cause cognitive loss.

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Which distinguishes the "old-old" from the "young-old"?

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Because of _____ aging,Juanita has had a very tough time recovering from a recent bout of pneumonia.

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The specific physical illnesses or conditions that become more common with aging are features of primary aging.

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The wear-and-tear theory of aging is weakened by the fact that:

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The drastic reduction in the usual number of calories consumed daily while still maintaining ample vitamins,minerals,and other important nutrients is known as _____.

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A way of speaking to the aged that uses short and simple sentences,exaggerated emphasis,slower speech,higher pitch,and repetition is called "_____."

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The first TIA a person suffers serves as a warning that more strokes are likely to follow.

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

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The main symptom of frontotemporal NCD is:

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Although many artists continue to create into late adulthood,those who do tend to believe that their work is of lower quality than when they were younger.

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The consequences of particular diseases are features of:

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Creating settings and equipment so that they can be used by everyone-able-bodied,sensory-acute,or not-is known as:

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Javy is 72,and his grandson,Jake,is 25.Which statement about their sleep is accurate?

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The elderly may perform better on ecologically valid tests than on standard tests of cognitive ability.

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