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Ageism involves which of the following? |
| | A) | discrimination |
| | B) | idealization |
| | C) | decentration |
| | D) | identity |
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Which physiological theory of aging holds that we age because it is programmed into us? |
| | A) | aging by program |
| | B) | homeostatic imbalance |
| | C) | cross-linkage theory |
| | D) | autoimmunity |
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Homeostatic imbalance is the theory that aging is due to a failure of the systems that regulate the proper interaction of |
| | A) | brain. |
| | B) | blood. |
| | C) | organs. |
| | D) | cognition. |
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The _______________ theory of aging holds that we age because when peptides become connected (a natural process of the body), the proteins are altered, often for the worse. |
| | A) | aging by program |
| | B) | homeostatic imbalance |
| | C) | cross-linkage |
| | D) | autoimmunity |
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According to the ____________ theory of aging, we age because the body's tissues become more and more self-rejecting as time passes. Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, vascular diseases, and hypertension are examples of this process. |
| | A) | aging by program |
| | B) | homeostatic imbalance |
| | C) | cross-linkage |
| | D) | autoimmunity |
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Kallman and Jarvik researched middle-aged adults to determine how _____ influence(s) longevity. |
| | A) | having siblings |
| | B) | being married |
| | C) | genes |
| | D) | being a twin |
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Damage to optic nerve caused by pressure that results from a buildup of fluid in the eye is |
| | A) | macular degeneration. |
| | B) | glaucoma. |
| | C) | cataracts. |
| | D) | diabetes. |
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Thickening of the eye lenses that causes cloudy blurred vision is |
| | A) | macular degeneration. |
| | B) | glaucoma. |
| | C) | cataracts. |
| | D) | diabetes. |
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Statistics show that accidents caused by drivers over the age of 75 are _____ those of teenagers. |
| | A) | equal to |
| | B) | less than |
| | C) | greater than |
| | D) | A and C |
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William has inflammation that occurs in and around his joints, fingers, knees, elbows, and shoulders. This is most likely due to |
| | A) | macular degeneration. |
| | B) | osteoporosis. |
| | C) | arthritis. |
| | D) | diabetes. |
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The most common cancer related death for women over 65 is |
| | A) | ovarian. |
| | B) | breast. |
| | C) | thyroid. |
| | D) | cervical. |
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Which of the following statements about Alzheimer's disease is NOT true? |
| | A) | A gene has been implicated. |
| | B) | Symptoms include deterioration in one's ability to learn, handle complex tasks, and travel around familiar places. |
| | C) | The person has difficulty remembering ordinary words, controlling behavior, and completing the basic activities of daily living. |
| | D) | New medications are currently available to reverse the neuron damage that causes Alzheimer's disease. |
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A deterioration of cognitive function over time caused by brain infection or disease is |
| | A) | dementia. |
| | B) | Alzheimer's disease. |
| | C) | diabetes |
| | D) | oldtimers |
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_________ is a brain disease involving progressive, irreversible loss of neurons and manifesting as impaired memory, judgment, decision-making, orientation to the environment, and language. |
| | A) | Dementia |
| | B) | Alzheimer's |
| | C) | Diabetes |
| | D) | Oldtimers |
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All of the following are risk factors for suicide in elderly women EXCEPT: |
| | A) | social isolation. |
| | B) | divorce. |
| | C) | death of spouse. |
| | D) | medical problems. |
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Currently there are four hypotheses as to what factors could account for the discrepancy between test scores and actual abilities. The idea that, "When we examine the abilities of successful older persons, we may be studying only the ‘cream of the crop,'" represents which hypothesis? |
| | A) | differences in type of cognition |
| | B) | differences in the representativeness of the individuals or observations |
| | C) | different standards of evaluation |
| | D) | different amounts of experience |
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Currently there are four hypotheses as to what factors could account for the discrepancy between test scores and actual abilities. The statement, "Assessments of real-life tasks, those with which people are quite familiar (such as reading the newspaper), may require a lower standard of testing," represents which hypothesis? |
| | A) | differences in type of cognition |
| | B) | differences in the representativeness of the individuals or observations |
| | C) | different standards of evaluation |
| | D) | different amounts of experience |
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Baltes and Staudinger suggest that wisdom is the result of five factors. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors? |
| | A) | intelligence, including both fluid and crystallized types. |
| | B) | the personality-intelligence interface, which includes creativity and social intelligence. |
| | C) | age, meaning that older people are usually wiser than younger people. |
| | D) | understanding of effortful versus automatic ability |
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Facts and experiences that a person can remember and share is his or her |
| | A) | implicit memory. |
| | B) | explicit memory. |
| | C) | prospective memory. |
| | D) | retrospective memory. |
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Memory primarily involved in motor skills, like tying your shoes or driving a car, is |
| | A) | implicit memory. |
| | B) | explicit memory. |
| | C) | prospective memory. |
| | D) | retrospective memory. |
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Remembering to do something in the future is |
| | A) | implicit memory. |
| | B) | explicit memory. |
| | C) | prospective memory. |
| | D) | retrospective memory. |
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Lizzy has problems remembering to take her vitamins and medicines each day. This might suggest a problem with her |
| | A) | implicit memory. |
| | B) | explicit memory. |
| | C) | prospective memory. |
| | D) | retrospective memory. |
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Charles likes to tell his grandkids stories about his experiences. This indicates he has good |
| | A) | implicit memory. |
| | B) | explicit memory. |
| | C) | prospective memory. |
| | D) | retrospective memory. |
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Collin is 75 years old and feels his life was well lived. He feels a kinship with people of other cultures and of previous and future generations and thinks he has helped to create a more dignified life for others. Erickson would argue he has achieved |
| | A) | generativity. |
| | B) | integrity. |
| | C) | despair. |
| | D) | identity. |
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Lydia is 70 years old and as she looks back over her life she feels that she may have made the wrong decisions. Erickson would argue the result her is |
| | A) | generativity |
| | B) | integrity |
| | C) | despair |
| | D) | identity |
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The key conflict in the 65 and over age group for Erickson is |
| | A) | intimacy versus isolation. |
| | B) | identity versus identity confusion. |
| | C) | generativity versus stagnation. |
| | D) | integrity versus despair |
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A number of gerontologists have noted that people in late adulthood experience a crossover in gender roles. Men behave more like women and vice-versa. This is referred to as |
| | A) | role discontinuity. |
| | B) | gender schema. |
| | C) | gender norms. |
| | D) | none of these. |
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Research indicates that ____ of 65- to 75-year-old men and women reported that they were satisfied with their sex lives |
| | A) | 55 % |
| | B) | 60 % |
| | C) | 75% |
| | D) | 90 % |
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Research on sexual activity among the elderly revealed that |
| | A) | many elderly felt that the subject was taboo, and were reluctant to respond to questions. |
| | B) | among various cultural groups, the elderly were more open to discussion on sexual activity. |
| | C) | there is little difference in the satisfaction of young adults and elderly adults. |
| | D) | A and C |
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All of the following are stages that couples go through EXCEPT: |
| | A) | child-rearing. |
| | B) | retirement stage. |
| | C) | employment stage. |
| | D) | widowhood. |
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Who is most likely to become personal caregivers for elders? |
| | A) | daughters |
| | B) | daughters-in-law |
| | C) | sons |
| | D) | A and B |
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Pruchno found that a growing number of grandparents are raising grandchildren alone, due to |
| | A) | parental death. |
| | B) | parental substance abuse. |
| | C) | parental incarceration. |
| | D) | all of these. |
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According to _______, the most mature adults are likely to gradually disengage themselves from human beings in preparation for death. |
| | A) | activity theory |
| | B) | disengagement theory |
| | C) | generativity theory |
| | D) | socio-emotional selectivity theory |
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The ______________ argues that old folks are unhappy when, as they reach the older years, their contacts with others shrink as a result of death, illness, and societal limitations. Those who are able to keep up the social activity of their middle years are considered the most successful. |
| | A) | activity theory |
| | B) | disengagement theory |
| | C) | generativity theory |
| | D) | socio-emotional selectivity theory |
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Studies of the elderly worker found that |
| | A) | experience enables good work performance despite mild decline of physical abilities. |
| | B) | older workers have less absenteeism, turnover, illness, and accident rates. |
| | C) | older workers have more job satisfaction than younger workers. |
| | D) | all of these. |
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By 2012, it is expected that approximately ___ of men aged 65 to 74 will be in the workplace. |
| | A) | 20 % |
| | B) | 30 % |
| | C) | 40 % |
| | D) | 50 % |
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In 2002, nearly 80% of baby-boomers said they planned to work after 65. Recent research found that number to be ____. |
| | A) | 50% |
| | B) | 60% |
| | C) | 70% |
| | D) | 80% |
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