Question 1

What is the difference between life span and life expectancy?

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Life span is the maximum number of years...

Question 2

Define episodic memory and semantic memory.

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Episodic memory is the retention of info...

Question 3

List at least four ways in which physical appearance changes in late adulthood.

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Wrinkles become more noticeable.Age spot...

Question 4

Zack is in a crowded restaurant,trying to pay attention to the waiter,who is reading off the daily lunch specials.He is having a difficult time because ________ attention declines as one ages.

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A)   selective
B)   divided
C)   focused
D)   sustainedE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Briefly describe Parkinson disease.

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Question 6

Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

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The cellular clock theory of a...

Question 7

Ricardo's physician tells him that he has high blood pressure and will need to start taking a new medication.Given what we know about the diagnosis of treatable high blood pressure,we know that Ricardo's reading must be at least:

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A)   120/80.
B)   150/85.
C)   160/90.
D)   180/120.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

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

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A)   schematic
B)   functional
C)   normative
D)   semanticE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Compared with elderly men,elderly women are LESS likely to have:

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A)   arthritis.
B)   hypertension.
C)   visual problems.
D)   hearing problems.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

How many American adults had Alzheimer disease as of 2005?

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A)   1½ million
B)   2½ million
C)   4½ million
D)   10½ millionE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Professor Garcia is teaching her class about the harmful effects of stress,citing that it leads to early death.Professor Garcia likely subscribes to the:

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A)   hormonal stress theory.
B)   cellular clock theory.
C)   life-events theory.
D)   free-radical theory.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Le-Kim wants to live a long and healthy life.According to the hormonal stress theory,she can do this by:

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A)   reducing her stress.
B)   increasing her vitamin B12 intake.
C)   maintaining a rigorous exercise regimen.
D)   reducing her exposure to free radicals.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

A disease that starts out slowly but lasts a long time is called:

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A)   acute.
B)   chronic.
C)   terminal.
D)   pervasive.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Recent studies have shown that _________ may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer disease.

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A)   exercise,such as walking,
B)   relaxation techniques,such as yoga,
C)   intellectual stimulation,such as doing crossword puzzles,
D)   social interactions,such as joining a senior citizens center,E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

In his studies on wisdom,Paul Baltes has found all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)   wisdom is correlated with cognitive factors such as intelligence.
B)   wisdom is associated with generativity and openness to experience.
C)   factors other than age are critical for wisdom to develop to a high level.
D)   having wisdom-enhancing mentors contributes to higher levels of wisdom.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Dr.Lone Dove has begun studying the effects of a newly discovered hormone on aging.He hypothesizes that the new hormone protects the body's cells from deterioration by strengthening the cell wall against detrimental substances.Dr.Lone Dove is finding evidence for the ________ theory of aging.

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A)   telomere
B)   cellular clock
C)   hormonal stress
D)   free-radicalE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

On average,the adult brain loses __________ to _________ of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

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A)   1 to 5%
B)   5 to 10%
C)   10 to 20%
D)   10 to 30%E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following has remained virtually unchanged through most of history?

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A)   life expectancy
B)   life span
C)   life development
D)   life experienceE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

__________ has(have) been shown to reduce the decrease in muscle mass and improve the older person's body appearance.

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A)   Weight training
B)   Walking
C)   Massage
D)   CheckupsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

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

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Define episodic memory and semantic memory.

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Compared with elderly men,elderly women are LESS likely to have:

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What is the difference between life span and life expectancy?

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

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

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Recent studies have shown that _________ may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer disease.

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List at least four ways in which physical appearance changes in late adulthood.

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Professor Garcia is teaching her class about the harmful effects of stress,citing that it leads to early death.Professor Garcia likely subscribes to the:

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A disease that starts out slowly but lasts a long time is called:

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Zack is in a crowded restaurant,trying to pay attention to the waiter,who is reading off the daily lunch specials.He is having a difficult time because ________ attention declines as one ages.

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Which of the following has remained virtually unchanged through most of history?

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Ricardo's physician tells him that he has high blood pressure and will need to start taking a new medication.Given what we know about the diagnosis of treatable high blood pressure,we know that Ricardo's reading must be at least:

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Briefly describe Parkinson disease.

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In his studies on wisdom,Paul Baltes has found all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Discuss the cellular clock theory of aging.

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Le-Kim wants to live a long and healthy life.According to the hormonal stress theory,she can do this by:

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On average,the adult brain loses __________ to _________ of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

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Dr.Lone Dove has begun studying the effects of a newly discovered hormone on aging.He hypothesizes that the new hormone protects the body's cells from deterioration by strengthening the cell wall against detrimental substances.Dr.Lone Dove is finding evidence for the ________ theory of aging.

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__________ has(have) been shown to reduce the decrease in muscle mass and improve the older person's body appearance.

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How many American adults had Alzheimer disease as of 2005?

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