HD 101 Ch. 14 Quiz – Flashcards
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According to the suggestions of a national panel, how should every driver of any age be tested for renewal of their driver's license?
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They should take a simulated video-based driving test
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The complete information-processing approach of cognition in late adulthood consists of:
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sensing, memory, control processes, and output
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Blockage of a blood vessel in the brain that keeps sufficient oxygen from getting into the brain tissue is a result of:
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a stroke
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The Hayflick limit refers to:
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the number of times a human cell is capable of dividing
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Dementia is characterized by:
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impairment in social and occupational functioning, impaired problem-solving abilities, mental confusion and forgetfulness
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How can osteoporosis be diagnosed before a first bone fracture, thus leading to treatment and prevention before injury occurs?
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a bone-density test
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How do older drivers tend to compensate for the fact that it takes longer to read road signs when they are driving?
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driving slower and reducing driving in the dark
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_____ pitch and _____ speech are actually easier for an elderly person to comprehend when carrying on a conversation
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higher; slower
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A ministroke is called a(n):
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TIA
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics (2014), cardiovascular deaths in 2013 were less than _____ the rate in 1960.
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one-fourth
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When a person experiences a deterioration of the retina called macular degeneration, it is important for them to receive treatment to preserve their vision. Those who do not risk developing blindness within _____ years after the condition begins.
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5
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Studies find that approximately _____ percent of all older adults have some form of neurocognitive disorder.
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14
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Which of the following is a feature of elderspeak?
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slower rate of speech
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Source amnesia is:
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forgetting the source of a specific fact or idea
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Most people over age 70 believe that they are:
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doing well compared with others of their age
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Which of the following is a genetic condition that provides evidence for genetic aging?
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Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome
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Remembering information for a moment before evaluating, calculating, and inferring its significance refers to:
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working memory
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Which geriatrician was responsible for coining the term "ageism"?
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Butler
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One of the particularly patronizing aspects of elderspeak is its resemblance to:
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baby talk
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According to _____, the HIGHEST level of personal development is called self-actualization.
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Maslow
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What tends to happen when older people over the age of 80 learn new skills but do not apply them?
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They revert back to older, familiar ways of doing things
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An older person saying, "I know but I just can't remember," indicates a problem with:
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retrieval
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Which illness, commonly seen in older adults, involves developing fragile, porous bones as a result of primary aging?
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osteoporosis
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What percentage of those over age 65 can see well without eyeglasses?
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10 percent
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One measure to prevent dementia is:
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avoiding certain pathogens
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According to the theory of the Hayflick limit, a cell's limited capability of dividing is caused by:
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inevitable errors in transcription
