Question 1

All but one of the following are ways to prevent or inhibit osteoporosis.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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A)   treatment with human growth hormone
B)   eating calcium-rich foods
C)   avoidance of smoking
D)   weight liftingE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

At age 72,Faye has a scan to assess the status and functioning of her brain.Her doctor also just completed a scan on a 50-year-old woman.As the doctor compares the two scans,it will be normal to see ________ in Faye's brain.

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A)   fewer neurons but more dendrites
B)   fewer neurons and dendrites
C)   fewer dendrites but more neurons
D)   more neurons and dendritesE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following persons is most likely to be "wise"?

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A)   Ida Mae,who is 72 years old
B)   Jerome,who is highly intelligent
C)   Stanley,who is highly creative
D)   Kimora,who is introspectiveE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The percentage of older men who hold full-time jobs has:

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A)   steadily increased since 1900.
B)   remained the same since 1900.
C)   increased dramatically since 1900.
D)   decreased dramatically since 1900.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Jake is only 25 but wants to reduce his chance of cognitive impairment when he is older.What can he do now to prepare?

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A)   eat foods low in fat
B)   do crossword puzzles
C)   engage in aerobic exercise
D)   quit smokingE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Older adults in the United States who work tend to:

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A)   do so part time.
B)   do so full time.
C)   be in higher-level professional jobs.
D)   put in longer hours than during middle adulthood.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The most influential factor in delaying brain deterioration during old age is:

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A)   mental stimulation.
B)   nutrition.
C)   cellular garbage.
D)   exercise.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.

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Question 9

The number of years that will probably be lived by the average person born in a particular year is the:

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A)   life expectancy.
B)   life span.
C)   life development.
D)   biological age.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Rodin and Langer (1977) conducted a controlled study in which one group of nursing-home patients was given increased control over daily routines and other responsibilities,and another group was not.One finding in the study was that:

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A)   only half as many patients in the group given more control died as compared with the group with less control.
B)   none of the patients in the group given more control died,but several patients in the other group died.
C)   twice as many patients in the group given more control died as compared with the group with less control.
D)   the increased control improved happiness ratings of the patients but had no effect on long-term health or longevity.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Working memory is also called ________ memory.

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A)   implicit
B)   short-term
C)   long-term
D)   semanticE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The upper boundary of life; the maximum number of years an individual can live.

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Question 13

Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

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Question 14

A belief that has hindered research on sexuality among older adults is that:

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A)   older adults lose the capacity for sex as they age.
B)   no one wants to know about sex among older people.
C)   such research is unseemly and immoral.
D)   older adults do not or should not have sex.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Osteoporosis can be helped by exercise for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT:

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A)   it improves bone mass.
B)   it reduces bone fragility.
C)   it increases muscle mass.
D)   it improves calcium absorption.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Describe the concept of working memory.

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Question 17

Define chronic disorders,and list three of the four chronic conditions associated with the greatest limitation of work.

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Question 18

After age 85,about ________ of adults reside in nursing homes.

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A)   5%
B)   23%
C)   15%
D)   43%E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Individuals who are 100 years or older.

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Question 20

After about age 60:

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A)   both men and women lose weight.
B)   men lose weight,but women do not lose weight.
C)   women lose weight,but men do not lose weight.
D)   only individuals with health problems,men or women,lose weight.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Concentrating on more than one activity at the same time.

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Define chronic disorders,and list three of the four chronic conditions associated with the greatest limitation of work.

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Rodin and Langer (1977) conducted a controlled study in which one group of nursing-home patients was given increased control over daily routines and other responsibilities,and another group was not.One finding in the study was that:

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Describe the concept of working memory.

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The most influential factor in delaying brain deterioration during old age is:

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At age 72,Faye has a scan to assess the status and functioning of her brain.Her doctor also just completed a scan on a 50-year-old woman.As the doctor compares the two scans,it will be normal to see ________ in Faye's brain.

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Osteoporosis can be helped by exercise for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT:

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The upper boundary of life; the maximum number of years an individual can live.

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Individuals who are 100 years or older.

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Older adults in the United States who work tend to:

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Discuss the free-radical theory of aging.

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The number of years that will probably be lived by the average person born in a particular year is the:

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The percentage of older men who hold full-time jobs has:

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A belief that has hindered research on sexuality among older adults is that:

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All but one of the following are ways to prevent or inhibit osteoporosis.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Which of the following persons is most likely to be "wise"?

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Jake is only 25 but wants to reduce his chance of cognitive impairment when he is older.What can he do now to prepare?

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After about age 60:

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