Question 1

If the programmed cell theory of aging is correct:

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A)   people under stress should die sooner than those not under stress.
B)   a low-fat diet should extend life.
C)   the elimination of free radicals should greatly extend life.
D)   humans are born with a "prewired death clock."E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Telomeres are found exclusively on:

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A)   the tips of chromosomes.
B)   neurons.
C)   cancer cells.
D)   X and Y chromosomes.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

In the United States, the fastest-growing segment of the population is ____ years old.

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A)   50 to 60
B)   60 to 70
C)   70 to 80
D)   over 85E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

If a neuron becomes extremely tangled:

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A)   a person will develop Parkinson's disease.
B)   information can no longer flow through the neuron.
C)   electrochemical energy begins to flow from the axon to the dendrite instead of from the dendrite to the axon.
D)   it will not significantly affect neural functioning, as such tangling is a sign of normal development.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of these is NOT used as a diagnostic test for vascular dementia?

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A)   Computer tomography
B)   Magnetic resonance imaging
C)   Neuropsychological tests
D)   Measurement of neurotransmitter levelsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Forty-five-year-old Gustav says, "I am not looking forward to growing old because I know that my memory will fail." Discuss ways in which Gustav's statement is valid, and ways in which his statement is misguided.

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Working memory, which involves holding i...

Question 7

____ are chemicals produced during normal cell metabolism that may cause cellular damage that impairs functioning.

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A)   Neurofibrillary tangles
B)   Neuritic plaques
C)   Transient ischemic attacks
D)   Free radicalsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Psychomotor slowing is a good predictor of cognitive performance in older adulthood:

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A)   for all tasks.
B)   only on tasks that require little effort.
C)   only on tasks that require great effort.
D)   only on tasks that tap into episodic memory.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

When someone hands Russ a menu to read, he has to hold it at arm's length in order to be able to see the words well enough to read them. This behavior indicates that Russ is experiencing:

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A)   presbycusis.
B)   presbyopia.
C)   telomeres.
D)   neuritic plaques.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of these is a more common term used to describe a cerebral vascular accident?

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A)   Parkinson's disease
B)   Presbyopia
C)   Presbycusis
D)   StrokeE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Teresa has just been diagnosed as exhibiting Alzheimer's disease. If the diagnosis is correct, Teresa's symptoms:

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A)   will be held constant as long as the disease was diagnosed early enough.
B)   will only get worse as time goes on.
C)   may improve if she sticks to a healthy diet.
D)   may disappear if she is treated with haloperidol.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Seventy-five-year-old Bruce is feeling severe anxiety for no apparent reason, but he doesn't remember ever feeling anxious as a young man. What age-related factors could be contributing to Bruce's increased levels of anxiety? What treatments are recommended?

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Anxiety disorders are particularly commo...

Question 13

Define wisdom. Define creativity. How are each related to age?

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Creativity is defined as the ability to ...

Question 14

In explaining why people age and eventually die, Dr. Filipovsky talks about "free radicals" and how their buildup produces tissue damage. Dr. Filipovsky is promoting a ____ theory of aging.

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A)   wear-and-tear
B)   metabolic
C)   cellular
D)   programmed cell deathE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

For older adults, the clear treatment of choice for anxiety disorders is:

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A)   psychotherapy.
B)   Librium.
C)   Valium.
D)   SSRIs.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Based on data gathered from the Human Genome Project, researchers have attempted to increase longevity and health through:

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A)   cloning.
B)   transplanting of key organs (e.g., heart and liver) .
C)   implanting genetically "corrected" genes.
D)   encouraging diets lower in saturated fats.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

If an individual cheats on this exam by looking at notes they have taken, they are using a(n)  ____ memory aid.

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A)   implicit
B)   spaced retrieval
C)   internal
D)   externalE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The ONLY universal behavior change in aging that has been discovered is the fact that older adults:

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A)   show improvements in vigilance.
B)   exhibit dysphoria.
C)   lose autobiographical memories.
D)   have slower reaction times.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

In order to find a ballpark in a strange town, a player stops at a local gas station to get directions. The attendant tells the player, "Go to the stoplight, take a right, go two blocks, take a left, and the park will be a mile down the road on the left." The player then gets in her car and tries to remember the directions while driving to the park. The player is demonstrating the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)   working memory.
B)   speed of processing.
C)   cross-linking.
D)   transient ischemia.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

After a series of strokes, Jerry is unable to recognize family members and has a very difficult time understanding his native language. The MOST probable diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Huntington's disease.
B)   neuritic plaques.
C)   vascular dementia.
D)   presbycusis.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 14: The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

After a series of strokes, Jerry is unable to recognize family members and has a very difficult time understanding his native language. The MOST probable diagnosis is:

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In the United States, the fastest-growing segment of the population is ____ years old.

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Which of these is a more common term used to describe a cerebral vascular accident?

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Telomeres are found exclusively on:

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Psychomotor slowing is a good predictor of cognitive performance in older adulthood:

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When someone hands Russ a menu to read, he has to hold it at arm's length in order to be able to see the words well enough to read them. This behavior indicates that Russ is experiencing:

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The ONLY universal behavior change in aging that has been discovered is the fact that older adults:

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Forty-five-year-old Gustav says, "I am not looking forward to growing old because I know that my memory will fail." Discuss ways in which Gustav's statement is valid, and ways in which his statement is misguided.

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Working memory, which involves holding i...
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Based on data gathered from the Human Genome Project, researchers have attempted to increase longevity and health through:

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For older adults, the clear treatment of choice for anxiety disorders is:

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Seventy-five-year-old Bruce is feeling severe anxiety for no apparent reason, but he doesn't remember ever feeling anxious as a young man. What age-related factors could be contributing to Bruce's increased levels of anxiety? What treatments are recommended?

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Anxiety disorders are particularly commo...
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If an individual cheats on this exam by looking at notes they have taken, they are using a(n) ____ memory aid.

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If a neuron becomes extremely tangled:

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Define wisdom. Define creativity. How are each related to age?

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In explaining why people age and eventually die, Dr. Filipovsky talks about "free radicals" and how their buildup produces tissue damage. Dr. Filipovsky is promoting a ____ theory of aging.

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____ are chemicals produced during normal cell metabolism that may cause cellular damage that impairs functioning.

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Teresa has just been diagnosed as exhibiting Alzheimer's disease. If the diagnosis is correct, Teresa's symptoms:

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Which of these is NOT used as a diagnostic test for vascular dementia?

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If the programmed cell theory of aging is correct:

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In the United States, the fastest-growing segment of the population is ____ years old.

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When someone hands Russ a menu to read, he has to hold it at arm's length in order to be able to see the words well enough to read them. This behavior indicates that Russ is experiencing:

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The ONLY universal behavior change in aging that has been discovered is the fact that older adults:

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Based on data gathered from the Human Genome Project, researchers have attempted to increase longevity and health through:

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