Question 1

Which type of therapy for depression would be most interested in altering internal belief systems? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive therapy
B)  Behavior therapy
C)  Using SSRIs
D)  Using HCAs

Question 2

When axon fibers become severely twisted, they can form a spiral-shaped mass called _______________.

Accepted Answer

neurofibri...

Question 3

The rate of severe depression ​

Accepted Answer

A)  follows no developmental pattern.
B)  declines between young adulthood and old age.
C)  increases between young adulthood and old age.
D)  declines between young adulthood and middle age and then rises dramatically in old age.

Question 4

Discuss the possible causes, symptoms, and treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

Early onset of Alzheimer's disease tends...

Question 5

Which would most dramatically impact the levels of free radicals in one's body? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Consuming antioxidants like vitamin E
B)  Getting an injection of telomerase
C)  Contracting sickle-cell anemia
D)  Engaging in aerobic exercise

Question 6

When older adults are asked to respond to an ambiguous question, you can expect ​

Accepted Answer

A)  slower response rates.
B)  mostly incorrect answers.
C)  pseudodementia.
D)  accurate and speedy responses.

Question 7

As he has presbyopia, Viggo has difficulty seeing ​

Accepted Answer

A)  color.
B)  far-away objects.
C)  depth.
D)  close objects.

Question 8

The cellular theory of aging most focuses on ​

Accepted Answer

A)  deterioration of cells over a lifetime.
B)  the number of chromosomes in a cell.
C)  the size of cells.
D)  the sudden death of cells in one system

Question 9

Which statement concerning the life expectancy of African Americans and European Americans is true? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  At birth, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.
B)  At age 45, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.
C)  At age 85, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.
D)  African Americans never have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.

Question 10

Which condition does not belong with the rest? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphysema
B)  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C)  Dysphoria
D)  Asthma

Question 11

Wilbur has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in aging suggests that Wilbur will ​

Accepted Answer

A)  be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases and will live longer.
B)  be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases but will not live any longer.
C)  live longer but will not show any decrease in the susceptibility to age-related diseases.
D)  neither be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases nor will live longer.

Question 12

Candida has had Alzheimer's disease for over a decade. In an effort to help slow her memory loss, therapists have begun asking her simple questions, waiting for 10 seconds, then, if Candida gets the item correct, re-asking the question after a slightly longer time delay. Candida's intervention is based on ​

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition.
B)  a circadian rhythm task.
C)  spaced retrieval.
D)  an internal belief system.

Question 13

While at a conference dealing with issues related to aging, Eve is interested in learning about how sleep patterns change in late life. She will be best served by attending a presentation entitled "____ and the Elderly." ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Circadian Rhythms
B)  Neuritic Plaques
C)  Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
D)  Selectivity

Question 14

Presbycusis can occur due to all of the following except ​

Accepted Answer

A)  diminished supply of nutrients to the cells in the receptor area.
B)  atrophy and degeneration of receptor cells.
C)  loss of neurons in the auditory pathway.
D)  softening of the vibration structures in the receptor area.

Question 15

One common characteristic of the fourth age is ​

Accepted Answer

A)  a high level of dementia.
B)  a virtual absence of chronic stress.
C)  establishment of one's career.
D)  a great probability of major improvement on physical strength/flexibility.

Question 16

What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the packets of fuel that feed each cell.
B)  They are "glue" that binds together the base pairs of DNA molecules.
C)  They are a portion of a chromosome that gets shorter until DNA replication is no longer possible.
D)  They are the scrubber cells that clear all debris from our arteries.

Question 17

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used to treat _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are most commonly used...

Question 18

Which industrialized nation is expected to show the most dramatic increase in the percent of its population over age 65? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  United States
B)  Sweden
C)  India
D)  Japan

Question 19

If you have significant levels of opaque spots on a lens, you have glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Within the U.S. population, which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximum life expectancy
B)  Average life expectancy
C)  Productive life expectancy
D)  Assisted life expectancy

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Wilbur has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in aging suggests that Wilbur will

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The cellular theory of aging most focuses on

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If you have significant levels of opaque spots on a lens, you have glaucoma.

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When axon fibers become severely twisted, they can form a spiral-shaped mass called _______________.

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Wilbur has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in aging suggests that Wilbur will

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The cellular theory of aging most focuses on

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