Question 1

What is the argument presented by the evolutionary theory of aging?

Accepted Answer

In the evolutionary theory of aging, nat...

Question 2

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which theory of aging states that aging in the body's hormonal system can lower resistance to stress and increase the likelihood of disease?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal s...

Question 4

Based on the ways cells divide, Hayflick places the upper limit of the human life-span potential at about ________ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   90 to 100
B)   100 to 110
C)   120 to 125
D)   110 to 119E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following best describes sirtuins?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are DNA sequences that cap chromosomes and are proposed as being the key components of the stem cell regeneration process, providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.
B)   They are unstable oxygen molecules that ricochet around the cells, damaging DNA and other cellular structures.
C)   They are a family of proteins that have been proposed as having important influences on longevity, mitochondria functioning in energy, calorie restriction benefits, stress resistance, and cardiovascular functioning.
D)   They are tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function, growth, and repair.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Although Alicia has a great memory for trivia, she has difficulty remembering important events in her life. Alicia has good ________ memory but poor ________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   episodic; procedural
B)   procedural; semantic
C)   semantic; episodic
D)   explicit; implicitE) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 7

Frank, aged 67, recites a poem that he learned in grade school, much to the amazement of his grandchildren. This is an example of Frank's ________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   procedural
B)   implicit
C)   semantic
D)   functionalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

________ is the most common chronic disorder in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)   Glaucoma
B)   Diabetes
C)   Arthritis
D)   Kidney diseaseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Perceptual speed shows considerable decline in late adulthood and is strongly linked to declines in

Accepted Answer

A)   selective attention.
B)   semantic memory.
C)   working memory.
D)   divided attention.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is a probable reason for the decline in working memory in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased distractibility
B)   efficient inhibition
C)   tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
D)   lowered implicit memoryE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Helen's knowledge of calculus and statistics is part of her ________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   semantic
B)   episodic
C)   prospective
D)   implicitE) B) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the influence of education on the cognitive functioning of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Today's older adults were less likely to go to college when they were young adults than were their parents or grandparents.
B)   Fewer older adults are returning to college today to further their education than in past generations.
C)   For older adults with less education, frequently engaging in cognitive activities improve their episodic memory.
D)   Educational experiences have no impact or are negatively correlated with scores on intelligence tests and information-processing tasks.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Describe shrinking of the brain in the aging process.

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On average, the brain loses 5 to 10 perc...

Question 14

________ are DNA sequences that cap chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Free radicals
B)   Polymers
C)   Telomeres
D)   MitochondriaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

According to evolutionary theory, natural selection is linked to ________, which is present in the earlier part of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)   reproductive fitness
B)   neurogenesis
C)   cognitive and perceptual fitness
D)   muscular and skeletal strengthE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is a term used to describe sustained attention?

Accepted Answer

A)   executive functioning
B)   transitivity
C)   vigilance
D)   multitaskingE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following biological reasons explains women's increased resistance to infections and degenerative diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen production and the additional X chromosome
B)   lower cholesterol levels and improved lung function
C)   postmenopausal hormone levels and increased body water
D)   better osmoregulation and lower trans fatE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Researchers have extended the life of a human cell by

Accepted Answer

A)   removing the cap of the DNA molecule.
B)   injecting it with telomerase.
C)   rearranging the DNA sequences.
D)   splicing the 18th and 19th chromosomes.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Discuss the arguments put forth by the hormonal stress theory of aging.

Accepted Answer

The hormonal stress theory states that a...

Question 20

Ruth and Gerald are a married couple. Both are in their late 60s. It is likely that as they get older, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   both Ruth and Gerald will get shorter
B)   Gerald will get shorter, but Ruth will not get shorter
C)   Ruth will get shorter, but Gerald will not get shorter
D)   only if Ruth or Gerald has osteoporosis, he or she will get shorterE) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

What is the argument presented by the evolutionary theory of aging?

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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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Which theory of aging states that aging in the body's hormonal system can lower resistance to stress and increase the likelihood of disease?

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Based on the ways cells divide, Hayflick places the upper limit of the human life-span potential at about ________ years of age.

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Which of the following best describes sirtuins?

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Although Alicia has a great memory for trivia, she has difficulty remembering important events in her life. Alicia has good ________ memory but poor ________ memory.

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Frank, aged 67, recites a poem that he learned in grade school, much to the amazement of his grandchildren. This is an example of Frank's ________ memory.

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________ is the most common chronic disorder in late adulthood.

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Perceptual speed shows considerable decline in late adulthood and is strongly linked to declines in

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Which of the following is a probable reason for the decline in working memory in older adults?

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Helen's knowledge of calculus and statistics is part of her ________ memory.

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Which of the following is true of the influence of education on the cognitive functioning of older adults?

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Describe shrinking of the brain in the aging process.

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________ are DNA sequences that cap chromosomes.

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According to evolutionary theory, natural selection is linked to ________, which is present in the earlier part of adulthood.

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Which of the following is a term used to describe sustained attention?

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Which of the following biological reasons explains women's increased resistance to infections and degenerative diseases?

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Researchers have extended the life of a human cell by

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Discuss the arguments put forth by the hormonal stress theory of aging.

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