Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are a few known cures for arthritis.
B)   Exercise is not beneficial for people with arthritis.
C)   Symptoms of arthritis can be reduced by drugs.
D)   Symptoms of arthritis cannot be alleviated by reducing weight.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the hormonal stress theory of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   It attempts to explain aging at genetic and cellular levels.
B)   It argues that when faced with external challenges such as stressful situations, the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes.
C)   It states that natural selection has not eliminated many harmful conditions and nonadaptive characteristics in older adults.
D)   It states that people age because normal metabolic processes within their cells produce unstable oxygen molecules known as free radicals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In the study by Judith Rodin and Ellen Langer (1977) , which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

Accepted Answer

A)   It led to fewer social interactions.
B)   It significantly reduced life expectancy.
C)   It increased the levels of stress.
D)   It was found to increase longevity.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What is the term for the group of vitamins that may be able to help slow the aging process and improve the health of older adults?

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Question 5

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) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Kevin is 60 years old. What should he do to delay the onset of physical disability?

Accepted Answer

A)   He should avoid strength training.
B)   He should walk regularly.
C)   He should follow a high-fat diet.
D)   He should ensure that his body mass index (BMI)  is above 30.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Name Leonard Hayflick's theory that states that the maximum number of times that human cells can divide is about 75 to 80 and that as we age, our cells have less capacity to divide.

Accepted Answer

Cellular c...

Question 8

________ are the eighth leading cause of death among older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   Suicides
B)   Homicides
C)   Unintended injuries
D)   Chronic illnessesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

John is 70 years old. He has been a chain smoker throughout his adult years. Consequently, now he is unable to see clearly objects that are in close proximity even though he has a relatively normal peripheral vision. The disease that has marred John's vision is

Accepted Answer

A)   glaucoma.
B)   cataracts.
C)   macular degeneration.
D)   retinal hardening.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The oldest-old are individuals who are ________ years and older.

Accepted Answer

A)   85
B)   80
C)   75
D)   70E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

One factor that has contributed to the survival of centenarians is

Accepted Answer

A)   their ability to cope effectively with stress.
B)   the lack of stressful events in their lives.
C)   their years of marriage.
D)   their socioeconomic status.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

When faced with external challenges such as stressful situations, the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes. This process of adaptation and adjustment is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   allostasis.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   peristalsis.
D)   transcription.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Maria is 75 years old. She is experiencing severe loss of bone tissue. Maria is most likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)   arteriosclerosis.
B)   diabetes.
C)   arthritis.
D)   osteoporosis.E) None of the above
F) All of the above D

Question 14

What is the main difference between the way younger people and older people respond to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   Younger people have a slower restorative process after a stressful episode than older people.
B)   Younger people have better coping strategies for dealing with stress than older people.
C)   The process of aging increases the pituitary gland's response to stress, making it work harder.
D)   Older people keep stress hormones in their system at elevated levels for longer periods than younger people do.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is a major challenge for sexually interested older women (70 years or older) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   male partner's physical health
B)   lack of sex education
C)   physical health of older women
D)   not having a partnerE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Defects in mitochondria are linked with

Accepted Answer

A)   Parkinson disease.
B)   arthritis.
C)   roseola
D)   cerebral palsy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Name the two researchers who found that an important factor related to health, and even survival, in a nursing home is the patient's feelings of control and self-determination.

Accepted Answer

Judith Rod...

Question 18

What is the chronic condition that involves an extensive loss of bone tissue often causing older adults to walk with a marked stoop?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The ________ is involved in memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   hippocampus
B)   amygdala
C)   prefrontal cortex
D)   olfactory bulbE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 20

Which of the following chronic conditions has been associated with the greatest limitations on work?

Accepted Answer

A)   asthma
B)   diabetes
C)   arthritis
D)   heart conditionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above D

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following statements is true of arthritis?

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Which of the following statements is true of the hormonal stress theory of aging?

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In the study by Judith Rodin and Ellen Langer (1977) , which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

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What is the term for the group of vitamins that may be able to help slow the aging process and improve the health of older adults?

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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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Kevin is 60 years old. What should he do to delay the onset of physical disability?

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Name Leonard Hayflick's theory that states that the maximum number of times that human cells can divide is about 75 to 80 and that as we age, our cells have less capacity to divide.

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________ are the eighth leading cause of death among older adults.

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John is 70 years old. He has been a chain smoker throughout his adult years. Consequently, now he is unable to see clearly objects that are in close proximity even though he has a relatively normal peripheral vision. The disease that has marred John's vision is

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The oldest-old are individuals who are ________ years and older.

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One factor that has contributed to the survival of centenarians is

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When faced with external challenges such as stressful situations, the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes. This process of adaptation and adjustment is referred to as

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Maria is 75 years old. She is experiencing severe loss of bone tissue. Maria is most likely to be diagnosed with

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What is the main difference between the way younger people and older people respond to stress?

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Which of the following is a major challenge for sexually interested older women (70 years or older) ?

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Defects in mitochondria are linked with

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Name the two researchers who found that an important factor related to health, and even survival, in a nursing home is the patient's feelings of control and self-determination.

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What is the chronic condition that involves an extensive loss of bone tissue often causing older adults to walk with a marked stoop?

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