Question 1

Which of the following best characterizes sexual satisfaction in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is rare.
B)   It is impossible.
C)   It is unrelated to physical changes.
D)   It is possible when expectations are modified.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is a result of women's estrogen levels dropping during later adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Penile entry is much easier.
B)   Vaginal lubrication is absent.
C)   Sexual intercourse may become more painful.
D)   Nothing can be done to help with sexual problems.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

What is the relationship between cancer and the older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   The risk of cancer increases with age.
B)   Cancer is rare for adults over age 75.
C)   Cancer is rarely terminal when diagnosed after age 65.
D)   Physicians treat cancer more aggressively in older adults than in younger adults.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Over the last century, life expectancy in Canada has increased.One factor that has led to longer life expectancies is the lower infant mortality rates from infectious diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are episodic memories?

Accepted Answer

A)   implicit memories
B)   memories of general knowledge
C)   the same as semantic memory
D)   the same as autobiographical memoriesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of normal aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   Physiological processes decline slowly with age.
B)   People are able to enjoy many years of health and vitality into late adulthood.
C)   The body produces an overabundance of antioxidants, leading to circulatory problems.
D)   Many Canadians over the age of 65 live close to the economic poverty line.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D) D

Question 7

Older adults may be less frequently screened and treated for cancer than younger adults in part because of elder bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is suggested by programmed theories of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   The human life span can be altered.
B)   The biological clock does NOT exist.
C)   Aging is randomly determined.
D)   Aging is determined by genetic characteristics.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is the best recommendation for older adults to improve their sleep quality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid exercise.
B)   Take long naps each afternoon.
C)   Practise relaxation techniques.
D)   Use sleep medications three times a week for a month and then discontinue their use.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 10

What are the two leading causes of death for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   cancer and heart disease
B)   cancer and diabetes
C)   heart disease and diabetes
D)   diabetes and pneumoniaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 11

Which of the following best defines the wear-and-tear theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a programmed theory of aging.
B)   It is the same thing as the immunological theory.
C)   The body is less able to repair damage to itself after years of use.
D)   Aging is a result of accumulated damage to DNA caused by environmental toxins.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following statements best represents women's change in sexuality as they age?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sexuality disappears.
B)   Their vaginal walls become thicker.
C)   The vagina shrinks.
D)   Penile penetration becomes more pleasurable.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Life expectancy is the maximum expected length of life for a member of a species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

MATCHING
-Neurological disorder that causes dementia and physical problems

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximum lifetime for a member of a species
B)  Cataracts
C)  Erectile dysfunction
D)  Sleep apnea
E)  AgeismF) Free radical theoryG) Cellular clock theoryH) Average life expected based on factors such as gender and raceI) PresbycusisJ) Rheumatoid arthritisK) Wear-and-tear theoryL) GlaucomaM) Immunological theoryN) OsteoporosisO) Alzheimer's diseaseP) A) and C)
Q) C) and J)

Question 15

During late adulthood, the frequency of sexual activity tends to decline with age.Which of the following is NOT a reason for this decline?

Accepted Answer

A)   hormonal changes
B)   physical problems
C)   cultural attitudes
D)   living arrangementsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Despite decline in physical functions, older people can lead a fulfilling sex life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Both men and women maintain the ability to have orgasm although it may take longer and more effort in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best represents programmed theories of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aging and longevity are determined by a biological clock
B)   Aging is required to provide wiser members in a species.
C)   Aging results from an accumulation of toxins in the body.
D)   Aging involves a predictable unfolding of cellular decay.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following best represents the findings of research on cognitive development during late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fluid intelligence increases with age.
B)   All cognitive functions experience a general decline.
C)   Cognitive skills drop off rapidly after age 65.
D)   All cognition is affected by telomeres.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following best characterizes presbycusis?

Accepted Answer

A)   hearing loss
B)   a vision problem
C)   rare in older adults
D)   a problem that occurs more for women than menE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 17: Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Which of the following best characterizes sexual satisfaction in late adulthood?

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Which of the following is a result of women's estrogen levels dropping during later adulthood?

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What is the relationship between cancer and the older adult?

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Over the last century, life expectancy in Canada has increased.One factor that has led to longer life expectancies is the lower infant mortality rates from infectious diseases.

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What are episodic memories?

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of normal aging?

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Older adults may be less frequently screened and treated for cancer than younger adults in part because of elder bias.

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Which of the following is suggested by programmed theories of aging?

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Which of the following is the best recommendation for older adults to improve their sleep quality?

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What are the two leading causes of death for older adults?

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Which of the following best defines the wear-and-tear theory?

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Which of the following statements best represents women's change in sexuality as they age?

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Life expectancy is the maximum expected length of life for a member of a species.

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MATCHING -Neurological disorder that causes dementia and physical problems

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During late adulthood, the frequency of sexual activity tends to decline with age.Which of the following is NOT a reason for this decline?

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Despite decline in physical functions, older people can lead a fulfilling sex life.

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Both men and women maintain the ability to have orgasm although it may take longer and more effort in late adulthood.

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Which of the following best represents programmed theories of aging?

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Which of the following best represents the findings of research on cognitive development during late adulthood?

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Which of the following best characterizes presbycusis?

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