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Question 1
In which region of the world do men typically live longer than women?
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Sub-Saharan
Africa
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Question 2
Life expectancy depends on all of the following EXCEPT:
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
all of these may impact life
expectancy
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Question 3
The leading cause of death for adults in the United States.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Cardiovascular
disease
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Question 4
2 out of 2 points
The destructive power of free radicals is featured in this approach to aging theory:
Selected
Answer:
Damage
Theories
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Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Suzanne is a healthy, active 51 year old woman. What major physical event is she likely
to experience in the near future (if it has not yet occurred)?
Selected
Answer:
Menopau
se
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Question 6
The most common neurodegenerative disease, caused by an abnormal rate of
deterioration in mental functioning.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Demen
tia
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Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Please choose the best statement to complete this sentence: The mortality rate refers to
.
Selected
Answer:
the number of
deaths.
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Question 8
2 out of 2 points
We are genetically programmed by biology/genetics to age at a certain pace. This
statement would be supported by this theory of aging:
Selected
Answer:
Programmed
Theories
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Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following IS NOT a part of the ABCDE rule for detecting skin cancer?
Selected
Answer:
Bas
al
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Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Horn and Hofer refer to the ability to use knowledge, experience, vocabulary, and verbal
memory as:
Selected
Answer:
crystallized
intelligence
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Question 11
2 out of 2 points
In this stage of memory we often use rehearsal to extend the time that information is
retained, but it is not stored permanently during this stage.
Selected
Answer:
Short-Term
Memory
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Question 12
2 out of 2 points
The Seattle Longitudinal Study states that during middle adulthood we reach the highest
level of functioning in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
Selected
Answer:
psychomotor
speed
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Question 13
2 out of 2 points
The Information Processing Model of memory explains how the human brain works by
comparing it to a/an:
Selected
Answer:
compu
ter
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Question 14
Practical intelligence may also be identified as
.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
street
smarts
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Question 15
2 out of 2 points
Schaie found that, on average, overall cognitive ability does not begin to decline
significantly until after age:
Selected
6
Answer:
0
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Question 16
2 out of 2 points
The best way to judge a person’s intelligence is through administration of an IQ test.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Cognitive decline can be slowed down when an individual engages in specialized traning
programs. Which of these activities are typically included in these training programs?
Selected
Answer:
all of
these
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Question 18
2 out of 2 points
This stage of memory acts as a filter, limiting the amount of input the brain must process.
Selected
Answer:
Sensory
Memory
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Question 19
The “Sandwich Generation” refers to individuals who:
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Find themselves caring for their own children and aging parents
at the same time.
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Question 20
0 out of 2 points
Individuals who attend college after age 30 often cite
as one of the most
significant barriers to success.
Selected
Answer:
Lack of academic
support
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Question 21
Having a child typically
marital satisfaction.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Decrea
ses
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Question 22
2 out of 2 points
Unemployment rates for single-parent households is significantly higher than the rate for
married couples.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 23
0 out of 2 points
Individuals willing to sacrifice their rights/feelings tend to have more success in marriage
than those who do not.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 24
Self-concept includes all of the following EXCEPT:
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
socioeconomic
status
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Question 25
2 out of 2 points
Studies show that, on average, middle-aged workers maintain their level of skill and job
performance into late adulthood. The only exception to this are jobs that require a great
deal of:
Selected
Answer:
physical activity and fast
reaction times
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Question 26
2 out of 2 points
Erikson’s stage in which people seek to resolve the crisis of
. The two
extremes here are 1) experiencing fulfillment as they look back with satisfaction on all
they have accomplished or, 2) experiencing deep disappointment due to unfulfilled goals.
Selected
Answer:
Integrity vs.
Despair
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Question 27
Mental health benefits derived from spirituality are based solely on the support
individuals receive as members of a faith community.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 28
Spiritual growth is an age-graded, developmental process.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 29
2 out of 2 points
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Selected
Answer:
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development and faith.
Selected
Answer:
cogniti
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Question 30
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