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Question 1
A term used to describe biological aging.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Senescen
ce
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Question 2
Which of the following intensifies wrinkling of the skin?
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
All of the
above
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Question 3
Difficulty with urination is often associated with enlargement of this gland.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Prostat
e
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Question 4
2 out of 2 points
In the United States, which of the following factors is the most significant factor related
to good health?
Selected
Answer:
incom
e
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Question 5
2 out of 2 points
The term used to describe how long members of a specific population might live
(considers social, physical, and cultural factors):
Selected
Answer:
Life
expectancy
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Question 6
COPD is most often caused by
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Smokin
g
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Question 7
The number of deaths.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Mortality
rate
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Question 8
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 9
2 out of 2 points
The term used to describe the number of years we can expect any one person to live.
Selected
Answer:
Longevi
ty
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Question 10
A memory process in which memories are accessed without the help of cues.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Recall
Memory
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Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Older adult learners have some cognitive advantages over younger students due to
their:
Selected
Answer:
life
experience
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Question 12
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:
comput
er
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Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Howard Gardner proposed a model that described
different types of intelligences.
Selected
8
Answer:
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Question 14
2 out of 2 points
According to Gardner's theory, an architect is likely to have a high degree of
intelligence.
Selected
Answer:
Spati
al
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Question 15
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 16
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 17
A memory process in which memories are accessed with the help of cues.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Recognition
Memory
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Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Horn and Hofer refer to the ability to see relationships, use abstract reasoning, and
analyze information as:
Selected
Answer:
fluid
intelligence
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Question 19
2 out of 2 points
Job satisfaction is correlated with overall health and well-being, while lower job
satisfaction is associated with:
Selected
Answer:
depressi
on
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Question 20
2 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:
Tru
e
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Question 21
2 out of 2 points
Only 50% of marriages in the United States will remain intact (avoiding divorce).
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 22
2 out of 2 points
When studying personality traits, researchers have found that some traits change over
time while others tend to remain stable. Which of the following “Big Five” traits DO NOT
tend to change over time?
Selected
Answer:
Extraversi
on
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Question 23
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 24
The divorce rate in the United States has risen each year since 1963.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 25
2 out of 2 points
The term used to describe one’s assessment of his or her ability to complete tasks and
accomplish goals.
Selected
Answer:
self-
efficacy
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Question 26
2 out of 2 points
Employment of individuals over the age of 65 hurts the economy as it means fewer jobs
for younger people.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 27
2 out of 2 points
Mental health benefits derived from spirituality are based solely on the support
individuals receive as members of a faith community.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 28
Religious practice has a positive impact on physical and mental health.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 29
2 out of 2 points
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Selected
Answer:
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Question 30
2 out of 2 points
According to Wink and Dillon, spirituality becomes increasingly important as individuals
age.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
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