Question 1

How does executive functioning change in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

The prefrontal cortex is one area of the...

Question 2

Improvements in _____ memory in older adults were linked to sustained engagement in cognitively demanding,novel activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic
B)  flashbulb
C)  sensory
D)  implicitE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

It is estimated that _____ percent of men 85 years and older are at risk for developing dementia.

Accepted Answer

A)  23
B)  55
C)  31
D)  17E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In the study by Rodin and Langer,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 5

In 2011,which of the following countries had the highest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States
B)  Japan
C)  Monaco
D)  SwedenE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The most current recommendation regarding exercise for older adults is to engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 ½ hours a day.
B)  2 ½ hours a week.
C)  1 ½ hours three times a week.
D)  1 hour every day.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following constitute dense deposits of protein that accumulate in the blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholinerase inhibitors
B)  Neurofibrillary tangles
C)  Amyloid plaques
D)  ApolipoproteinsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Remembering where you went on vacation last summer is an example of _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  situational
B)  semantic
C)  prospective
D)  episodicE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of explicit memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  John summarizes the plot of a novel that he has just read to his friend.
B)  Max drives the car from his office to his home.
C)  Linda turns off the lights before going to bed.
D)  Maria types on her computer while talking to her friend.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The retention of information about the when and where of life's happenings is called _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic
B)  prospective
C)  source
D)  semanticE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

According to the cellular clock theory,after about 70 or 80 replications,the cell no longer can reproduce and the _____ are dramatically reduced.

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria
B)  telomeres
C)  chromosomes
D)  sperm cellsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

According to evolutionary theory,which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease not been eliminated by evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  It appears only in adolescence or early adulthood.
B)  It is a genetic disorder.
C)  It is caused by improper diet and inadequate physical activity.
D)  It does not appear until late middle adulthood or late adulthood.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of various types of training in improving working memory in older adults.These studies provide evidence for the ______ of working memory in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  plasticity
B)  rigidity
C)  sharpness
D)  failureE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

_____ are the most noticeable changes in physical appearance in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of hair and brittle nails
B)  Osteoporosis of the bones
C)  Reduction in height and weight
D)  Wrinkles and age spotsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Lung capacity drops _____ percent between the ages of 20 and 80,even when disease is not present.

Accepted Answer

A)  20
B)  40
C)  50
D)  60E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

It is estimated that _____ percent of women 85 years and older are at risk for developing dementia.

Accepted Answer

A)  23
B)  17
C)  31
D)  55E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The concept of _____ emphasizes that changes in cognitive activity patterns might result in disuse and consequent atrophy of cognitive skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple intelligence
B)  mindfulness
C)  terminal decline
D)  "use it or lose it"E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

In terms of executive function,older adults are _____ effective at engaging in cognitive control than when they were younger.

Accepted Answer

A)  more
B)  less
C)  equally
D)  cognitive control in older adults has not been studied.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major diseases that can impair the vision of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myopia
B)  Cataract
C)  Glaucoma
D)  Macular degenerationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a biological theory explaining aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellular clock theory
B)  Free-radical theory
C)  Mitochondrial theory
D)  Reverse neurogenesis theoryE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

It is estimated that _____ percent of men 85 years and older are at risk for developing dementia.

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The retention of information about the when and where of life's happenings is called _____ memory.

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Which of the following is NOT a biological theory explaining aging?

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According to the cellular clock theory,after about 70 or 80 replications,the cell no longer can reproduce and the _____ are dramatically reduced.

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In terms of executive function,older adults are _____ effective at engaging in cognitive control than when they were younger.

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The concept of _____ emphasizes that changes in cognitive activity patterns might result in disuse and consequent atrophy of cognitive skills.

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Lung capacity drops _____ percent between the ages of 20 and 80,even when disease is not present.

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Remembering where you went on vacation last summer is an example of _____ memory.

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In 2011,which of the following countries had the highest life expectancy?

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It is estimated that _____ percent of women 85 years and older are at risk for developing dementia.

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According to evolutionary theory,which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease not been eliminated by evolution?

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The most current recommendation regarding exercise for older adults is to engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for:

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Which of the following is an example of explicit memory?

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

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Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of various types of training in improving working memory in older adults.These studies provide evidence for the ______ of working memory in older adults.

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Which of the following constitute dense deposits of protein that accumulate in the blood vessels?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three major diseases that can impair the vision of older adults?

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Improvements in _____ memory in older adults were linked to sustained engagement in cognitively demanding,novel activities.

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How does executive functioning change in late adulthood?

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