Test Bank For Psychology of Aging A Concise Exploration Sara J. Margolin

chapter 1

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

Adults typically gain weight steadily throughout adulthood until about age ______.

45

➔

60 50 55

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

Loss of height during the aging process could be related to loss of ______.

cognitive ability weight posture

➔

bone density

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

The exposure of our cells to free radicals within the environment can lead to cellular ______. ➔

oxidation growth stability death

Unanswered

Question 4

0 / 1 pts

Francis is an older adult who has recently started noticing that she will walk into a room and forget what she went into the room to do. This is most likely an age-related change demonstrating impact to ______

functioning.

cellular physical

➔

neurological hormonal

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

The ability to maintain and adjust neural connections throughout the lifespan is known as neural ______.

capacity networking growth

➔

plasticity

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

Jasmine is an older female who is experiencing the beginning stages of menopause. These specific agerelated changes are due to changes in ______.

appearance

➔

hormones neurology cells

Unanswered

Question 7 A condition characterized by loss of bone density is ______.

arthritis atherosclerosis

➔

osteoporosis menopause

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

Sharon’s mother had osteoporosis, with brittle bones leading to complications in older age. Due to the familial history, Sharon may be at ______ risk for developing the condition. ➔

increased no greater decreased significantly decreased

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

Atherosclerosis, cardiac arrest, coronary artery disease, and high blood pressure are examples of ______.

cellular changes

➔

cardiovascular disease hormonal changes neurological disease

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

Jerome is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. He should immediately be evaluated for ______.

arthritis osteoporosis

➔

cardiac arrest a neurological disorder

Unanswered

Question 11

0 / 1 pts

The difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is that, in rheumatoid arthritis, there is ______.

pain

age-related wear and tear exceptional use of the joint

➔

an immune response

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

Research has demonstrated that ______ may be helpful in reducing pain related to osteoarthritis.

sleep

➔

activity diet positive mood

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

Functional limitations that can impact our ability to lead our daily lives relate to ______. ➔

quality of life life span appearance mood

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

Sam was just diagnosed with arthritis in the joints of his fingers and is finding it more difficult to use the can opener in the kitchen and perform other activities while cooking. This is an example of an impact to ______.

flexibility ADLs cognition

➔

IADLs

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

Activities of daily living are those activities relating to ______ needs.

independence

➔

basic advanced physical

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Early identification of impact to IADLs is important in allowing for proper intervention but may be difficult due to inaccuracy in patient ______.

thoughts performance

➔

reporting belief

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Substantial limitation in at least one major life area is defined as ______. ➔

disability limitation deficit infirmity

Unanswered

Question 18 ______ is a result of advances in healthcare that extend our life expectancy, on top of healthcare improving overall health at a higher rate than the extension of life expectancy.

Socioeconomic health gap Quality of life

0 / 1 pts

➔

Compression of morbidity Disability

Unanswered

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

The difference between assisted living and a nursing home is in level of ______. ➔

care activities socialization meal options

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

Licensed professionals such as doctors and nurses are employed in ______.

assisted living facilities retirement communities

➔

nursing homes independent homes

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

An important consideration related to quality of life in a nursing home is ______.

avoiding nursing care providing complete care providing multiple medications

➔

ensuring autonomy

Unanswered

Question 22 Retirement communities typically allow individuals to remain ______.

0 / 1 pts

hopeless

➔

active young isolated

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

Worldwide rates of elder mistreatment reported by the WHO indicate between ______.

20% and 29% 10% and 18%

➔

2% and 14% 1% and 7%

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

Poor physical and mental health ______ the risk for elder mistreatment. ➔

increase do not change significantly decrease decrease

Unanswered

Question 25 A potential intervention that has shown to be effective in reducing elder mistreatment is ______.

EM ADL IADL

➔

E-MDT

0 / 1 pts

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

Age-related body changes are generally similar across genders. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Hormonal changes have no impact on weight gain over the life span.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Antioxidants can help slow down the oxidative process of cellular aging. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

In the normative aging process, neurological changes are mild and slow. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 30 Osteoporosis is more common among men than women.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

High blood pressure may indicate risk for cardiac arrest. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

Women tend to exhibit chest pain, shortness of breath, and shooting pain in the left arm when experiencing cardiac arrest.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Diminished functioning is more likely with rheumatoid arthritis as opposed to osteoarthritis. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 34

0 / 1 pts

ADLs are distinguished from IADLs in that ADLs are activities that allow an individual to live independently, such as paying bills and doing laundry.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 35 Social and emotional health and physical well-being may impact quality of life. ➔

True

0 / 1 pts

False

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

The ability to stave off decline in functioning and extend life expectancy is known as compression of morbidity. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

Developing countries are more likely to report a compression of morbidity than those that are already developed.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Retirement communities provide help with maintenance activities but allow the same level of independence as an individual has always had. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 39 Nursing care is typically provided in an assisted living facility.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Question 40

0 / 1 pts

Victims of elder abuse may not always report the abuse. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify the specific parameters that may change in physical appearance as related to the aging process.

Are these changes similar independent of gender?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Compare and contrast osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Is one more detrimental than the other?

Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Describe the differences as they relate to level of independence.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the concept of compression of morbidity. What factors influence this compression? Provide an example.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify the different types of elder care. What level of independence is provided in each type of care?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share normative age-related changes related to physical appearance, cellular aging, neurological aging, and hormonal aging. Describe specific ways intervention may provide relief.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify areas of chronic disease associated with the aging process. Does gender impact outcomes related to chronic disease? Share any ideas to decrease gender related discrepancies.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Choose one specific chronic disease and share the ways in which that disease may impact the aging process and overall quality of life. Discuss the importance of quality of life during the aging process.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain what is meant by ‘socioeconomic health gap.’ What factors influence this gap? Provide suggestions to alleviate the problem.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share the types of abuse and neglect that might be encompassed within elder mistreatment. What factors impact both reporting and intervention? Choose one type of abuse and identify ways to decrease risk.

Your Answer:

chapter 2

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

Yellowing of the cornea and associated impact to type of wavelength that can move through it is caused by long-term ______.

lack of hydration muscle loss

➔

UV ray exposure free radicals

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

Increased ______ associated with age and decreased ability to allow light waves to enter the eye can lead to older adults missing crucial information from within the environment. ➔

lens density presbyopia eye dryness cornea yellowing

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

Presbyopia, or hardening of the lens, may lead to ______.

loss of vision

➔

blurry vision starburst vision focused vision

Unanswered

Question 4

0 / 1 pts

Bethany is an older adult who has recently started noticing decreased ability to see well when driving at night. She is most likely experiencing weakening of the muscles associated with the ______.

lens cornea iris

➔

pupil

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

Cataracts result from protein buildup and lead to problems with the ______.

iris cornea

➔

lens pupil

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

Increased pressure leading to problems with the retina and optic nerve is a hallmark symptom of ______. ➔

glaucoma cataracts macular degeneration presbyopia

Unanswered

Question 7

0 / 1 pts

Jeremy is an older adult who recently noticed his central vision is getting blurry. This may be the initial stages of ______.

glaucoma presbyopia

➔

macular degeneration cataracts

Unanswered

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

The inability to detect high frequency hearing is ______. ➔

presbycusis auditory neuropathy apoptosis otosclerosis

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

The auditory nerve in the ear carries signals to the ______.

nervous system

➔

brain endocrine system heart

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

Exposure to loud sounds can damage ______ within the ear.

cochlea membranes

➔

hair cells nerves

Unanswered

Question 11 The quietest sound an individual can detect describes ______.

low frequency

➔

auditory threshold

0 / 1 pts

high frequency neural hearing

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

A common age-related change to the ear consists of hardening of the ______. ➔

membranes hair cells cochlea nerves

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

Atypical aging or advanced age can result in hearing changes at the ______ level.

outer entry sound

➔

neural

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

Limb and body position refers to ______.

skin balance

➔

proprioception touch

Unanswered

Question 15 ______ help take in information from the environment through the skin.

0 / 1 pts

➔

Mechanoreceptors Passages Cells Pores

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Alice is an older adult who notices she is more frequently cold and has become more sensitive to cold and heat due to weather changes. This is likely due to changes in ______.

environment

➔

skin hearing taste

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Frank is an older adult impacted by temperature regulation. In the winter, he prefers to stay in the house so he doesn’t have to deal with the cold. This could lead to ______.

limited movement cognitive impairment

➔

social isolation restricted hearing

Unanswered

Question 18 The multi-organ system that helps maintain balance in the body is the ______.

endocrine system nervous system cardiovascular system

➔

vestibular system

0 / 1 pts

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

Alphonso is an older adult who has noticed he often feels dizzy when standing, and at times feels like he may fall. He is clearly exhibiting symptoms of ______.

presbycusis

➔

vertigo glaucoma apoptosis

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

The interaction of taste and smell allows us to experience ______. ➔

flavor scent touch balance

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

Changes in flavor in eating are most impacted by the sense of ______.

vision touch

➔

smell hearing

Unanswered

Question 22

0 / 1 pts

Research indicates decreased sense of smell may be associated with later development of ______. ➔

Alzheimer’s cataracts osteoarthritis

Parkinson’s

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

Right nostril deficit in detection of smell may indicate early ______ impairment.

sensory vision hearing

➔

cognitive

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

Some research has shown that ______ training can improve connections, and benefit those experiencing cognitive decline.

auditory

➔

olfactory sensory visual

Unanswered

Question 25

0 / 1 pts

Taste and smell are part of the ______ system impacted during the aging process. ➔

sensory cardiovascular endocrine nervous

Unanswered

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

Transduction occurs when changing environmental stimuli into something the brain can understand.

➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Dry eyes only occur in older age.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Presbyopia can be easily corrected through use of glasses. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

UV exposure may lead to negative impact to several parts of the eye. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 30

0 / 1 pts

Loss of high frequency hearing has no impact on speech.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

Family history of hearing loss, loud noises, and hypertension lead to increased risk for hearing loss. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

Sound waves are the stimulus we need to hear. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Atrophy describes programmed nerve death.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 34

0 / 1 pts

All older adults are constantly cold and most certainly at risk for falling.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 35 There are four types of mechanoreceptors in the skin. ➔

True False

0 / 1 pts

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

Skin thinning may lead older adults to be more susceptible to dehydration. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

The vestibular system relates to the many systems that work together to impact hearing.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Touch influences flavor.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 39

0 / 1 pts

Changes in sense of smell may be an indicator of cognitive impairment. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 40 Olfactory training may impact cognitive decline. ➔

True False

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the structure and function of the eye. Are all areas at risk for change due to the aging process?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Are impacts of vision changes influenced by environment? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define elderspeak. Why is this insulting to an older adult?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Are mechanoreceptors distributed evenly throughout areas of the body? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the research related to smell and cognitive decline. Are there any ways to mitigate this risk?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the areas of life that can be impacted by vision changes in older adults. Why is vision loss different from other loss of functioning? Share ideas for mitigating the loss.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the areas of life impacted by hearing changes. Does hearing loss have a great impact on functioning? Identify ways to address hearing loss and contribute to better quality of life.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the areas of life impacted by changes in touch and proprioception. Describe the changes in functioning, and ways to address these changes. Do touch and proprioception changes impact some groups more than others?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the areas of life impacted by changes in taste and smell. What safety concerns exist, and what suggestions can you provide to address? Share specific examples.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Often sensory impairments impact older adults in more than one area and can lead to great deficits in functioning. Explain the role of adaptability, accommodations, and support. Provide examples.

Your Answer:

chapter 3

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

Sound, sight, touch, taste, and smell are ______ competing for our attention.

objects thoughts

➔

stimuli ideas

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

The ability to focus despite competing stimuli within the environment is due to ______. ➔

attentional resources focus exercises processing speed dual task processing

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

What you focus on determines the information that makes it through to the ______.

cognitive processing system integumentary system central nervous system

➔

information processing system

Unanswered

Question 4 The ability to filter out the stimuli you do not need is known as ______.

0 / 1 pts

sorted attention

➔

selective attention focused attention divided attention

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

The ability to focus on more than one task at a time is known as ______. ➔

divided attention sorted attention selective attention focused attention

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

Janet is folding laundry and watching television when her phone rings. She pauses her show to answer the phone, then goes back to the show and folding laundry once she finishes her call. This demonstrates the ______ of attentional resource allocation.

variability

➔

flexibility rigidity obstinacy

Unanswered

Question 7 Automatic processing happens with ______.

cognition and adaptability thought and effort

➔

time and experience ideas and strength

0 / 1 pts

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

Adam leaves his house and closes the garage door behind him without really thinking about it, then drives to work. Later, he can’t remember if he closed the garage door but is certain that he did, since he does it every day. This likely demonstrates ______.

chosen processing divided processing selective processing

➔

automatic processing

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

Older adults often demonstrate a slowdown in response time, generally attributed to a slowing in the area of ______. ➔

processing retention maintenance effort

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

An exaggerated slowdown in the processing speed of older adults is the result of difficulty adjusting attentional ______.

effort adaptability

➔

control need

Unanswered

Question 11

0 / 1 pts

The idea that older adults are less able to rid their information processing system of irrelevant information is the ______.

selective attention hypothesis

cognitive processing hypothesis differential attention hypothesis

➔

inhibition deficit hypothesis

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

Research shows that older adults are less able to ignore ______ information.

focused

➔

irrelevant accurate necessary

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

Differences in attentional control may be ______ dependent. ➔

task effort language time

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

Assigning a primary task for focus, with a secondary task utilizing leftover resources, is referred to as the ______ paradigm.

task dependent thought process focus analysis

➔

dual task

Unanswered

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates an older adult’s ability to create automaticity is dependent on ______ of the task.

importance timespan

➔

difficulty content

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Automaticity can be preserved when it relies on tasks older adults are adept at using, such as ______. ➔

language creativity movement cognition

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Researchers determining speed of processing describe response or reaction times that are measured in ______.

microseconds

➔

milliseconds nanoseconds seconds

Unanswered

Question 18 ______ response times when measuring speed of processing indicate use of more mental effort.

Equal Shorter

➔

Longer Variable

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

Aaron is participating in speed of processing research and is asked to respond to a single prompt. This is an example of measurement related to ______.

complex reaction time choice reaction time facilitated reaction time

➔

simple reaction time

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

Elizabeth is participating in speed of processing research and is asked to respond verbally in one scenario and with a tap if a second scenario occurs. This is an example of measurement related to ______. ➔

choice reaction time simple reaction time complex reaction time facilitated reaction time

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

A measure related to many different decisions and responses in the same context is ______.

simple reaction time

➔

complex reaction time facilitated reaction time choice reaction time

Unanswered

Question 22

0 / 1 pts

Slowing down to ensure you are providing the correct detail or properly learning a task refers to the ______. ➔

speed-accuracy trade-off

detail content phenomenon dual-task paradigm mission of adaptability

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

Penelope has been typing for many years and honed her skills through extensive work experience. This experience allows her to do well on a typing test by understanding expectations, despite the fact that she is demonstrating a slowdown in other areas of testing. This ability to gauge upcoming needs and do well during the typing test is called ______.

dual-task paradigm speed-accuracy trade-off

➔

span of anticipation expectation selection process

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

An assessment measuring attentional components during the driving process is ______.

WAIS

➔

UFOV IADL FAST

Unanswered

Question 25 Research demonstrates older adult reading times are ______ young adults.

equal to slightly quicker than much quicker than

➔

slower than

0 / 1 pts

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

We are constantly bombarded by stimuli in our everyday lives. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Attentional resources are limited and inflexible.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Difficult tasks make it easier to have leftover attentional resources to allocate to additional tasks.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

Automatic processing decreases the need for attentional effort. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 30 Automatic processing should happen with all tasks we routinely complete.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

The goals of older adults in retaining and using information may be different than younger adults. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

A task without practice uses less attentional resources than one that is familiar.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Older adults can use their attention strategically. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 34

0 / 1 pts

An older adult is incapable of creating new automatic processes.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 35

0 / 1 pts

If a task is realistic and practiced day to day, likelihood of retention of the automaticity is increased. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

Measures for interpreting results of speed of processing assessments are meaningful. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

Choice reaction time assessments measure psychomotor response.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Speed of processing slowdown relates to motor response rather than decision-making.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 39

0 / 1 pts

Individual differences in processing speed among older adults are typically larger than those demonstrated by younger adults. ➔

True False

0 / 1 pts

Question 40 Neuronal loss and weakening of connections leads to processing slowdown as we age. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define the two different types of attention. Is one impacted more directly by the aging process?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain automatic processing. What is the role in decreasing attentional resources?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define the inhibition deficit hypothesis. Explain the conflicting research and share insight.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

What is the dual-task paradigm? What role does automaticity play? Provide an example.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define the different types of processing times related to speed of processing assessments. Which measures are easiest to assess?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain changes that occur in attentional processing as we age. What suggestions can you provide to address these changes?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share the differences in attentional control as we age. Provide examples of strategies to increase attention in each identified area.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the differences in allocation of attentional resources between younger and older adults. Do younger adults have an advantage? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the role of individual differences in reaction times. What does the research say? Identify similarities in reaction times that appear throughout the lifespan.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain how a decrease in processing speed can impact activities of independence such as driving and reading. What life areas are impacted by these changes? Provide examples.

Your Answer:

chapter 4

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

When we are attentive to stimuli within the environment, it is funneled into the ______.

memory processing system

➔

information processing system cognitive processing system behavioral processing system

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

Age-related changes in information processing ______.

are of no significance do not affect any step of the process will impact each step sequentially

➔

may impact each step differently

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

______ memory is known as the initial landing zone for incoming information.

Working Semantic

➔

Sensory Procedural

Unanswered

Question 4

0 / 1 pts

Sensory memory applies to all of our senses, so it is possible that age-related changes such as ______ may impact sensory input.

➔

presbyopia cognitive decline arthritis osteoporosis

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

Working memory is also known as ______ memory.

long-term semantic

➔

short-term episodic

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

Research indicates that ______ may increase working memory capacity for older adults.

family support medication home health aides

➔

training

Unanswered

Question 7 While long-term storage has unlimited capacity, ______. ➔

not all information can be retrieved all information can be retrieved most information can be retrieved if we try information is exceedingly difficult to retrieve

0 / 1 pts

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

Noah is an older, retired adult. He has not been required to log into his home computer in some time, but realizes he needs to log in to pay some bills. When he tries to type in his password, he has difficulty recalling the correct one. This may be an example of ______.

working memory problems

➔

Transmission Deficit Hypothesis short-term memory problems Node Structure Theories

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

______ memory is particularly susceptible to forgetting as we grow older.

Semantic Working

➔

Episodic Procedural

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

______ memory performance is often comparable between older and younger adults.

Procedural Episodic Working

➔

Semantic

Unanswered

Question 11 Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon refers to ______ retrieval failures. ➔

word event-related

0 / 1 pts

thought association

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

The memory type that does not rely on bits and pieces of information or words, and thus is least likely to be impacted by age-related changes, is ______.

working

➔

procedural semantic episodic

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

Memory for future intended actions is ______. ➔

prospective implicit source explicit

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

Asha intends to take her medication nightly, but often forgets. This may be an example of impact to ______ memory.

explicit source implicit

➔

prospective

Unanswered

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

While there are areas in which memory may be poorer in older adults, the belief that memory will be impacted by age-related changes may also have a negative impact, known as ______.

detrimental cognitive processing negative belief worldview

➔

a self-fulfilling prophecy the thought to action model

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Memory for where information came from is ______ memory. ➔

source explicit prospective implicit

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Margaret is an older adult on many medications. Recently, she has had difficulty recalling if she has actually taken her medication each day, or if she just thought about taking her medication. This age-related change to recall is most likely associated with ______ memory.

implicit

➔

source prospective explicit

Unanswered

Question 18

0 / 1 pts

Thomas is an older adult who has been living on his own. He appears healthy and has had no problems meeting his needs. However, his daughter recently went to visit and found that his house was in disarray, and his speech was rapid and disorganized. She decides to take him to the doctor because this is ______ behavior.

expected normal

insignificant

➔

atypical

Unanswered

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

Self-report measures and family interviews related to impact on ability to recall information could both be types of ______.

relationship assessment personal assessments

➔

memory assessments behavioral assessments

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

A standardized assessment that can be used to assess both memory and psychiatric functioning is the ______.

self-report form

➔

Mini Mental Status Exam caregiver interview Functional Analysis Screening Tool

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

Sarah is an older adult exhibiting symptoms that are concerning to her husband. A clinician observes her completing typical daily living activities such as doing laundry and preparing a meal. This would be a(n) ______ assessment. ➔

task-based standardized interview self-report

Question 22

0 / 1 pts

Differentiating between normal and atypical age-related changes in memory may rely on impact to ______.

linear thought process family awareness

➔

functioning mood

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

A study by the NIH indicates that only ______ cases per 1,000 are people impacted by dementia.

6.8 7.2 8.4

➔

9.5

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

Because of the difficulty in identifying dementia and low overall rates, it is important for any clinician to ______.

focus solely on cognition

➔

rule out other causes rely on research limit exploration as to an alternative cause

Unanswered

Question 25

0 / 1 pts

Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and hypocalcemia can impact memory but are actually caused by a deficit in ______. ➔

nutrition mood

cognition physical capability

Unanswered

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

The information processing system receives information from outside stimuli. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Each step of the information processing system follows the same processing path.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Moving sensory information further into the information processing pathway depends on level of attention. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

A healthy individual can hold information in the working memory buffer for approximately 5 seconds.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 30

0 / 1 pts

Sensory memory and short term memory are the same.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

Nodal Network Theories posit that decline in memory functioning is related to weakened ability to make connections. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

Episodic memory is made up of multiple components. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon relates to procedural memory.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 34 Prospective memory may be impacted not only by age, but by cue. ➔

True False

0 / 1 pts

Question 35

0 / 1 pts

An assessment asking participants to complete word fragments with the first words that come to mind is attempting to gauge explicit memory capacity.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

It is important for a clinician to recognize that once memory loss has advanced, self-report tools may not be reliable. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

A clinician asks a patient to complete a form outlining problems they are experiencing with their memory.

This is a type of task-based assessment.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Everyone will develop dementia at some point.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 39 Dementia should not be diagnosed based on a single memory retrieval failure incident. ➔

True

0 / 1 pts

False

Unanswered

Question 40

0 / 1 pts

Integrating omega-3 fatty acids in an attempt to increase cognitive functioning indicates understanding of nutritional impact on memory. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify the memory levels within the information processing system. What levels can be impacted by agerelated changes?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Briefly explain the role of attention in the information processing system. Why does attention matter?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Differentiate between short-term memory loss and encoding/processing problems. Provide an example.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify three types of long-term memory. Which is most susceptible to age-related changes, and why?

Your Answer:

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Choose one example of nutritional impact to memory. Specifically how does it impact memory, and how can it be addressed?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain how age-related changes may impact sensory memory. As the first step in the information processing system, what further impacts could this have on overall memory functioning?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Choose three types of impacts to memory functioning discussed within the text, as they relate to changes in age. Provide examples of ways in which these memory problems could be addressed in the older population. Does research indicate there are areas of impact that cannot be changed?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain nodal network theories and the transmission deficit hypothesis. Per this perspective, how does age relate to changes in memory functioning?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the role of prospective memory. What specific ideas can you suggest to increase the capacity and functioning of prospective memory in daily tasks?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify the types of clinical memory assessments. Choose one and explain the circumstances in which your chosen assessment would be most beneficial in accurately gauging memory functioning.

Your Answer:

chapter 5

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

Research suggests that intelligence is ______. ➔

multidimensional basic nonexistent a fixed set of factors

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

Groupings of characteristics that help us motivate, act responsibly, communicate, and share our knowledge are known as ______.

personality traits cognition

➔

intelligence

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

Typical reduction in grey and white matter volume during aging results in ______.

increased intelligence

➔

no change in intelligence decreased intelligence decreased psychometric measures

Unanswered

Question 4

0 / 1 pts

Age-related changes in intelligence may actually be related to ______ in processing of information.

capacity motivation

➔

speed variability

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

The type of testing that allows insight as to an individual’s reasoning skills, developmental progress, and moral intelligence is ______.

cross sectional psychometric longitudinal

➔

cognitive structural

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

In order to have a valid test of intelligence, one must first ______ what intelligence is, or define intelligence in measurable terms. ➔

operationalize focus standardize trust

Unanswered

Question 7 Demonstrated consistency in testing results is also called ______.

complexity validity

➔

reliability quality

0 / 1 pts

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

David is part of a study that requires his participation over a period of time. He is participating in a ______ study.

focused

➔

longitudinal systematic cross sectional

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

The type of intelligence that focuses on facilitating thought and managing emotions is ______.

MI LI

➔

EI SI

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

The ability to solve problems and utilize mental flexibility is known as ______ intelligence. ➔

fluid crystallized moral complex

Unanswered

Question 11 Accumulation of information over a span of time is ______ intelligence.

fluid moral complex

0 / 1 pts

➔

crystallized

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

As an individual ages, skills related to crystallized intelligence should ______.

decrease not change

➔

increase vary

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

______ intelligence is often not trained in school or western culture. ➔

Fluid Knowledge-based Crystallized Complex

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

Continuing to be cognitively active increases ______.

cardiovascular functioning endocrine capacity

➔

neural connections respiratory ability

Unanswered

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

Physical health can impact cognitive functioning by increasing the health of neurons along with ______ health.

cardiovascular respiratory endocrine

➔

vascular

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

One way to increase or maintain measures of intelligence during the aging process is through ______. ➔

mental stimulation assistive technology medications adaptive aids

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Expertise leads to expanded ______, which may make cognitive changes due to aging less noticeable.

thought processing

➔

neural connections decision-making creativity

Unanswered

Question 18 Tolerance for the grey areas in life is ______ thought. ➔

post-formal logical sensorimotor developmental

0 / 1 pts

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

Ambiguity in situations means that ______ is important to consider.

change focus

➔

context cognition

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

Daniel is considering policy stance for political candidates in the voting process, and while he agrees with specific policies for his favorite candidate, he also understands there are some instances in which the policy may not align with what he considers right. This is an example of ______ intelligence.

emotional crystallized fluid

➔

moral

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

Understanding and acting ethically may be enhanced by the ______ intelligence accumulated by an older adult.

emotional

➔

crystallized moral fluid

Unanswered

Question 22 ______ is almost universally associated with age. ➔

Wisdom Happiness

0 / 1 pts

Health Adaptability

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

______ is typically gleaned from vast knowledge.

Happiness Moral Intelligence Fluid intelligence

➔

Wisdom

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

Research shows that wisdom can inform problem solving and ______.

creativity moral intelligence

➔

decision making emotional intelligence

Unanswered

Question 25

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates older adults’ perceived ______ could be statistically related to wisdom.

health

➔

life-satisfaction happiness cognition

Unanswered

Question 26 Intelligence is unidimensional.

0 / 1 pts

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Age is not the sole determining factor for declines seen in intelligence measures. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Psychometric testing focuses on the answers to tasks. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

Cognitive structural approaches to testing focus on responses given.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 30

0 / 1 pts

Emotional intelligence relates to language, perception, knowledge, and reasoning.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

Slower rates of information processing as we age could negatively impact fluid intelligence. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

Growth of semantic memory during the aging process leads to increases in fluid intelligence.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates a positive relationship between fluid intelligence and creativity. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 34

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates that changes in crystallized intelligence may impact decision making.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 35 Diet may impact cognitive functioning as we age. ➔

True False

0 / 1 pts

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

Brain training has no impact on fluid intelligence.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

Postformal thought goes beyond scientific logic toward understanding ambiguity. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Postformal thought requires facts and a concrete thought process.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 39

0 / 1 pts

Wisdom can contribute to emotional well-being. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 40 Wisdom requires crystallized intelligence. ➔

True False

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify different types of intelligence. Does research demonstrate consistency or variability in how intelligence is defined?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify important considerations in measures and assessment. Is any one measure most important?

Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define fluid and crystallized intelligence. Provide examples of each.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define the role of physical health in remaining mentally sharp. How might diet impact intelligence during the aging process?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Compare/contrast post-formal thought with other types of cognitive development. Is post-formal thought most likely to be achieved in the younger or older adult years?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe testing measures that are used across the lifespan, and types of testing approaches that can be

used within the testing process. Explain which type of intelligence is best assessed using each measure.

Choose one and provide examples as to how this testing measure could be used to assess intelligence in older adults.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Is fluid or crystallized intelligence most likely to be impacted by the aging process? Explain. Provide examples as to ways to mitigate any negative changes to fluid or crystallized intelligence as we age.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the role of mental stimulation and expertise in remaining mentally sharp in the older adult years.

Which types of intelligence are most impacted by each of these measures?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define moral intelligence. What role does post-formal thought play in developing and maintaining moral intelligence? Provide an example of moral intelligence and how changes to post-formal thought might impact the reasoning process.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Compare/contrast wisdom with other types of intelligence. What factors inform wisdom? How might wisdom inform intelligence measures such as problem solving and decision making?

Your Answer:

chapter 6

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

In terms of Erikson’s stages of development, grandparents fall in the ______ stage.

autonomy industry

➔

generativity initiative

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

One role of grandparents is to preserve ______. ➔

traditions health money independence

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

Taking full custody of grandchildren, legally or informally, is known as ______ grandparenting.

sporadic

➔

custodial daycare required

Unanswered

Question 4 A common role of grandparents is to act as occasional ______.

0 / 1 pts

friend financial support disciplinarian

➔

caregiver

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

Research shows that grandparents participating in a caregiving role may ______ in measures of anxiety and depression. ➔

improve have no change degrade change at varying rates

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

Memory is better in older adults when ______ is the recipient of the information they are trying to remember.

a stranger an acquaintance

➔

their grandchild their spouse

Unanswered

Question 7 Closeness in relationships is known as ______.

sexuality ambiguity expertise

➔

intimacy

0 / 1 pts

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

______ can allow for a variety of intimate relationships with others. ➔

Assisted living Living with a spouse Nursing homes Independent living

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

Changes in estrogen which impact ability to have children are associated with ______.

erectile dysfunction

➔

menopause endocrine problems vascular disease

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

Age at which menopause occurs can impact ______.

context heart health

➔

sexual identity cognition

Unanswered

Question 11

0 / 1 pts

Though census data indicates 43% of marriages through age 65 end in divorce, research shows this may vary by ______.

gender age race

➔

ethnicity

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

______ may lead to physical, psychological, and economic well-being. ➔

Successful marriage Divorce Friendship A large social circle

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

An important way for older adults to build social support is through ______.

superiors

➔

friendships colleagues acquaintances

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

We often form friendships based on ______ goals.

life activity

➔

socio-emotional financial

Unanswered

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

Asha is an older adult who routinely goes to the local community center to meet with friends, engage in activities, and share meaningful conversation. This social support with friends can lead to enhanced ______ functioning in a way that family support may not.

physical

➔

memory cardiac economic

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Research by Felmlee and Muraco (2009) indicates women have ______ than men.

less intimate friendship bonds more career goals less family connections

➔

higher friendship expectations

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Beyond grandparenting, ______ allow for giving back to the next generation. ➔

intergenerational friendships financial activities career goals spousal interactions

Unanswered

Question 18 Carlos likes to volunteer his time interacting with residents at the local nursing home. This intergenerational friendship could help decrease feelings of ______.

contentment happiness

➔

loneliness stability

0 / 1 pts

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

Retirement is a ______ role change.

familial

➔

social health friendship

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

Retirement is a ______ decision for older adults to make.

quick simple forced

➔

complex

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

Sherley retired from her long-term job and decided to volunteer her time at the local hospital serving as a greeter. This is likely to allow for continued ______. ➔

social connections financial resources career pathways cognitive training

Unanswered

Question 22

0 / 1 pts

One common reason mandatory retirement age may exist in some companies is because younger adults may be ______.

less adaptable unmotivated

➔

paid less more intelligent

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

It is important to remember that while younger adults may cost less for companies, older adults can contribute ______.

social support

➔

expertise adaptability new ideas

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

Samuel really enjoys reading, taking walks with his dog, and meeting friends for dinner. These are considered ______ activities. ➔

leisure friendship required community

Unanswered

Question 25

0 / 1 pts

______ is the most common leisure activity, as reported by Gibson et al. (2002).

Writing Swimming

➔

Reading Gardening

Unanswered

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

Grandparenting is free of stereotypes.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Transition to grandparenthood is always a positive experience.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Custodial grandparenting is often associated with lower incomes. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

Grandparents may experience physical health issues leading to difficulty interacting with grandchildren. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 30 True erectile dysfunction rates in the adult male population are less than 20%.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

Myths related to sexuality and older adults contribute to increased STIs in the older population. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

Stress related to divorce will only impact mental health of older adults.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Love and respect are often reported as requirements for a successful marriage. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 34

0 / 1 pts

Marriage is the only type of relationship that is beneficial in older adulthood.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 35

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates that friendships may lead to better physical and mental health for older adults. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

Shared activities have no impact on the formation of friendships for older adults.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

Intergenerational friendships may have the benefit of assisting older adults in maintaining personal identity. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Context and choice impact feelings associated with retirement. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 39

0 / 1 pts

The transition to retirement is always an abrupt change.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 40

0 / 1 pts

Women most often fit the stereotypes related to activities like knitting and sewing in retirement.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share three important ways in which grandparents contribute to the lives of their grandchildren. Provide examples.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the role of menopause on sexuality. Do biological changes provide the full picture?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share three identified common characteristics of a successful marriage, and three identified reasons divorce may happen. Provide examples.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

What are intergenerational friendships? Explain how these might differ from grandparent and other family relationships.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the historical role of an identified retirement age. Is this age still considered the norm? Why/why not?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the ways in which the transition to grandparenthood may lead to both positive and negative outcomes for an older adult. In what specific ways might custodial grandparenting lead to difficulties? Are there positive outcomes associated with custodial grandparenting?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the different types of caregiving grandparents can provide. Provide examples of each. What type of caregiving do you believe is most common, and why? Identify specific ways in which this type of caregiving may lead to positive outcomes.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share what research has identified as the typical trajectory of a relationship. How important is satisfaction in relationships for older adults? Identify specific benefits of marriage and long-term relationships.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain why forming new friendships for older adults may be more difficult. What specific role do friendships play in positive outcomes? Provide examples as to ways in which older adults may seek and build social supports and friendships.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify both positive and negative effects associated with retirement. What factors impact the ways in which we adapt to retirement? Provide examples.

Your Answer:

chapter 7

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

Judgments made in an interactive situation are ______ judgments.

simplistic cognitive

➔

social complex

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

______ guides our intake of all types of information. ➔

Top-down processing Vertical processing Bottom-up processing Explorative processing

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

In cases of limited knowledge, we may use ______ to help guide our understanding of a situation.

facts

➔

stereotypes research bottom-up processing

Unanswered

Question 4

0 / 1 pts

Alina has had negative interactions with the store clerk where she grocery shops and was pleasantly surprised when she visited a new store and the clerk was helpful and kind. This assumption that all store

clerks will treat her poorly based on interactions with the first clerk is due to ascribing ______.

complex attributions situational attributions cognitive attributions

➔

dispositional attributions

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

Jamil is waiting to be seen by his doctor, and in the waiting room he witnesses an older gentleman berating the front desk staff. While he doesn’t think it is appropriate, he believes that the older gentleman is upset and not feeling well and that this may be influencing his behavior. This demonstrates Jamil’s ability to ascribe ______ to what is happening.

complex attributions

➔

situational attributions dispositional attributions cognitive attributions

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

First impressions integrating information opposing ______ may take older adults longer to process. ➔

stereotypes context ideas feelings

Unanswered

Question 7

0 / 1 pts

Correcting social judgments for older adults may require ______ cues.

physiological environmental social

➔

contextual

Unanswered

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

Additional context is useful in interpreting situations for older adults, particularly when ______ connections are weakened. ➔

nodal social environmental physiological

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

______ can allow us to maximize cognitive efficiency.

Traditions Cues

➔

Stereotypes Aids

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

______ stereotypes allow us to process information quickly but may have other unintended negative consequences.

Entrenched

➔

Implicit Supported Explicit

Unanswered

Question 11

0 / 1 pts

Implicit stereotypes can be detrimental to ______ dynamics. ➔

group situational work contextual

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

One of the strongest stereotypes associated with age refers to ______.

relationships personality roles

➔

memory

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

Implicit stereotypes related to memory and the aging population may lead to ______ concerns.

decreased

➔

unnecessary connected warranted

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

Moriah is an older adult. Her children are at her home visiting and witness that she is unable to locate her cell phone for a period of time. This causes concern over her memory and cognition. Because younger adults often misplace their cell phone without the same level of concern, this is likely a(n) ______.

contextual concern stereotypical fear

➔

age-based double standard cognitive worry

Unanswered

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

When stereotypical beliefs become part of our internal belief system and have the potential to impact behaviors, this is known as stereotype ______. ➔

threat effect belief outcome

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates ability to exert a sense of control over stereotype threat is partially dependent on ability to alter ______ of incoming information.

recognition

➔

perception awareness support

Unanswered

Question 17 ______ may impact outcomes related to stereotype threat.

Physiology Thoughts Relationships

➔

Culture

0 / 1 pts

Question 18

0 / 1 pts

Improvements and support in thought process may happen through ______.

education introspection

➔

social interactions research

Unanswered

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

Social components may contribute to ______ functioning. ➔

cognitive physiological relationship environmental

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

Enhanced memory functioning can be bolstered by ______.

bias belief

➔

motivation perception

Unanswered

Question 21 Social interactions and perception of ______ impact the motivation of older adults.

cognition

➔

value relationships support

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 22

0 / 1 pts

Dominique enjoys reading bedtime stories to her granddaughter and has no difficulty recalling information related to the stories she shares. However, when sharing information with her friends she sometimes struggles. This likely demonstrates the impact of the older generation in importance they ascribe to ______.

cognitive effort social support relationship building

➔

generational communication

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

Supportive context and retrieval cues can come from ______. ➔

collaboration perception beliefs understanding

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

Daniel is an older adult reminiscing with his children. His daughter begins to tell a story, and he is able to finish it as the telling spurs his memory into recalling the information. This demonstrates ______.

processing speed physiological support

➔

collaborative retrieval belief systems

Unanswered

Question 25 Collaborative retrieval relies on ______.

0 / 1 pts

individual cognition

➔

memory aid perceptual cues memory strategies

Unanswered

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

Judgments are always negative.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

As we gain more knowledge about a situation, our stereotypes may change. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Considering environmental factors in the way a person behaves is taking into account dispositional attributions.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates older adults can often form first impressions as accurately as young adults. ➔

True False

Question 30

0 / 1 pts

Accessing information regarding context increases resource availability for making judgments.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

We all hold stereotypes about aging. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

All stereotypes are accurate.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Explicit stereotypes are those we make without conscious thought.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 34 Use of implicit stereotypes indicates the person using them is lying.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 35

0 / 1 pts

Internalizing stereotypes related to poor working memory in older adults may actually impact our working memory as we age. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

The extent to which one is influenced by stereotype threat varies. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

Human thought does not happen in isolation. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

A valuable source of motivation for older adults is their grandchildren. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 39 Collaborating with others provides supportive context and retrieval cues. ➔

True

0 / 1 pts

False

Unanswered

0 / 1 pts

Question 40

Memory remains the same when attempting to retrieve information individually after participating in collaborative retrieval.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain top-down processing. Does this impact processing speed? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define dispositional and situational attributions. How do they differ? Provide an example of each.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share typical stereotypes related to aging and memory. Are these always accurate?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define the concept of collaborative retrieval. Is this considered only a positive experience, or do limitations exist? Explain.

Your Answer:

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Do social interactions play a role in cognition? Explain and provide an example.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain how top-down processing may rely on stereotypes to enhance processing speed. Are stereotypes good or bad? Provide an example of potentially positive and negative outcomes associated with use of stereotypes.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

What is impression formation? Does research demonstrate that older adults have more difficulty forming accurate impressions than younger adults? Explain the role of processing resources and social support.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define implicit stereotypes. What role do these play in cognition and processing speed? Are implicit stereotypes positive or negative? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

What is a stereotype threat? Explain what the research says about impact on thoughts and behaviors.

What factors impact outcomes specific to stereotype threat?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the role of motivation in cognition and memory. How does this intersect with social interactions?

Provide an example.

Your Answer:

chapter 8

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

Research has linked comorbidities between mental health and ______.

environmental health

➔

physical health cognitive ability physical strength

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

Grainger’s research showed that individuals who experienced ______ were more likely to experience significant cognitive declines in older adulthood, across all measures except social cognition. ➔

childhood neglect emotional abuse in adolescence physical assault as a young adult health issues as a young adult

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

In addition to mental health, trauma may impact ______.

social cognition stereotypes physical health

➔

cognitive bias

Unanswered

Question 4 What is important for physical development, emotional development, and brain development?

0 / 1 pts

perception myelin

➔

nutrition social cognition

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

Research shows that individuals who adhere to a Mediterranean diet are ______ to receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. ➔

significantly less likely just as likely significantly more likely slightly more likely

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

______ has shown to be a protective factor against mental health issues related to both cognitive and physical ailments.

Research Education

➔

Social support Training

Unanswered

Question 7

0 / 1 pts

An important consideration in availability of social support to mitigate negative mental health outcomes is ______.

ability

➔

access desire financial means

Unanswered

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

Behaviors and thoughts harmful to self and others may indicate ______.

physical impairment financial need wellness

➔

mental pathology

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

Danielle is typically very involved in community activities but has recently stopped attending and is no longer connecting with friends through phone calls and visits. This may indicate ______ behavior.

adaptive normative

➔

maladaptive perceptive

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

______ assessment should be the first step in clinical assessment of behavioral changes. ➔

Physiological Social Cognitive Reflex

Unanswered

Question 11 A baseline screening for cognitive impairment is the ______.

BDI

➔

MMSE

0 / 1 pts

GDS HAM-A

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

It is important to tailor ______ to the older adult population.

the MMSE standardized assessments the Beck Depression Inventory

➔

depression assessments

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

Sensory and memory capabilities are examples of ______ impacts that may affect mental health assessments.

mental health positive

➔

external social

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

In ______ disorders, panicky symptoms may come without any provocation. ➔

anxiety depressive mood personality

Unanswered

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

______ is classified as an anxiety disorder.

Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder

➔

Obsessive-compulsive disorder Dysthymia

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

The older adult population is documented to experience anxiety at the rates of 10-20% which is ______ the typical adult population.

slightly higher than

➔

lower than the same as much higher than

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Cecil is experiencing anxiety symptoms which have started impacting his ability to function in daily life. His doctor has decided to prescribe a medication that will likely fall under the classification of ______.

mood stabilizers stimulants antipsychotics

➔

benzodiazepines

Unanswered

Question 18 One risk factor for mood disorders that may naturally occur in older age is ______. ➔

decreased social support genetics increased nutrition improved physical health

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

The highest rates of occurrence for depressive disorders are between the ages of ______.

27 and 29 35 and 50

➔

18 and 25 60 and 75

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

Alzheimer’s Disease accounts for ______ of the cases of dementia.

a little less than half

➔

most all only a small percentage

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

Buildup of beta-amyloid proteins in clogs around the brain are ______. ➔

neuritic plaques neurofibrillary masses neuritic blocks neurofibrillary tangles

Unanswered

Question 22 There is a significant ______ link in the development of Alzheimer’s Disease.

intelligence nutritional

0 / 1 pts

social

➔

genetic

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

Cora was diagnosed with dementia, and often gets confused. This leads to arguments with her caregivers and family members. When Cora’s daughter visits, she often changes the topic when something is upsetting Cora or she is confused. This is an example of ______.

blocking engaging

➔

redirecting ignoring

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

______ dementia is the second most common type of dementia. ➔

Vascular Frontotemporal Parkinson’s Mixed

Unanswered

Question 25

0 / 1 pts

______ dementia develops as difficulty with recognition and attention.

Mixed

➔

Parkinson’s Frontotemporal Vascular

Unanswered

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

There is one specific path to mental health disorders.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Physical health may influence mental health, but mental health has no influence on physical health.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

While we may readily recognize that trauma may result in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after some large event like fighting in a war or experiencing sexual assault, there are other traumas and other impacts of those traumas. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

Social support could help mitigate negative impacts to mental health. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 30 Mental pathology has no impact on day-to-day life.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

What is considered maladaptive may differ by age and life circumstances. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

A combination of assessments are typically used to allow for accurate diagnosis. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Older adults are more prone to mental health disorders than young adults.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 34

0 / 1 pts

Anxiety disorders arise when the natural fight-or-flight response becomes maladaptive. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 35 CBT is a typical treatment utilized to treat anxiety disorders. ➔

True False

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

Mood disorders usually occur over a short period of time.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

It is possible to have a type of dementia that is not Alzheimer’s Disease. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Advancement in magnitude of symptoms with dementia is directly related to changes in the brain. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 39

0 / 1 pts

Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease has no genetic influences.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 40

0 / 1 pts

Differential reinforcement relies on ignoring undesirable behavior while reinforcing positive behavior. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify the factors that may influence the development of mental health problems in older adults. Is a single factor or a combination of factors more likely to lead to mental illness? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define positive and negative bias. What role do each of these play in the mental health assessment process with older adults? Choose one and share an example of impact.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Are older adults more prone to mental health disorders? Share the research and explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the difference between Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Provide examples of the different types of dementia that exist.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify specific symptoms related to dementia. Do these symptoms differ by type of dementia?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share three specific factors that may impact mental health for older adults. Explain how factors may influence each other. Choose one factor and provide examples to mitigate the associated risk.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain types of assessments utilized for baseline screening and to assess for mental illness. Do these assessments differ for older adults? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain anxiety and mood disorders in older adults. How do these two types of disorders differ? Provide examples of symptoms for each.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Anxiety and mood disorders may impact older adults. Explain the risk factors associated with each and share protective factors that could help mitigate the risk.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the research related to influencing factors and dementia. What intervention strategies are recommended? Provide examples.

Your Answer:

chapter 9

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

Characteristics about a person that remain consistent are ______.

interpersonal integrative typical

➔

dispositional

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

Measurement of dispositional traits typically relies on ______. ➔

self-report observation assessment testing

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

The five-factor model posits there are five groupings of personality. These include openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and ______.

competence altruism

➔

neuroticism assertiveness

Unanswered

Question 4

0 / 1 pts

One critique for the Five-Factor Model of personality is that it may not integrate ______ considerations.

physiological

➔

cultural personal environmental

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

The three-level system of personality suggested by McAdams suggests that personality goes beyond level one and dispositional traits to also include ______.

personality theories and life transitions. life transitions and characteristic adaptations

➔

characteristic adaptations and integrative life stories environmental influences and personality theories

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

Development of dispositional traits occurs______.

exclusively in adolescence

➔

from infancy through our 20s in late adulthood primarily in early childhood

Unanswered

Question 7

0 / 1 pts

Edith notices that as she ages, she sounds more and more like her own mother. Sometimes she finds herself saying the same things to her own children that her mother used to say to her. This may demonstrate the impact of ______ on dispositional traits.

trauma

➔

heritability perception cognition

Unanswered

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

______ may help to explain changes in dispositional traits.

Cognitive decline Environmental influences Relationship factors

➔

Genetic programming

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

Characteristic adaptations develop from ______.

physiology genetics

➔

experiences thoughts

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

The guide by which we interpret and respond to circumstances is ______. ➔

cognitive schema world view life perception environmental pathway

Unanswered

Question 11

0 / 1 pts

Research related to gender differences in personality development has not been conducted for context in ______ individuals.

gender conforming

➔

non-binary

cisgender transgender

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

______ differences may play a role in the impact of gender differences on personality development.

Physiological Health Personal

➔

Cultural

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

Traditional gender roles in Western culture indicate men may score higher on personality traits related to ______ and openness to ideas.

agreeableness neuroticism

➔

assertiveness warmth

Unanswered

Question 14

0 / 1 pts

According to McAdams, identity development may rely to some extent on ______. ➔

memory nutrition social networks parental involvement

Unanswered

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

Experiences throughout time indicate that our vision of self will likely ______.

revert back to our childhood remain stable throughout our lives

➔

update along with our experiences seldom change

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Denial of the aging process may result in ______. ➔

a mid-life crisis healthy adjustment positive outlook mental illness

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Entering middle adulthood with the looming transition to later adulthood may lead to feelings of ______.

contentment

➔

loss happiness conflict

Unanswered

Question 18 Realization and adjustment regarding the aging process happens ______.

at the end of life suddenly in the early years

➔

over time

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

The concept of ______ indicates the changes associated with the aging process and required adjustments are not typically dramatic. ➔

midlife correction midlife modification end-of-life acceptance midlife exploration

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

Samuel is assessed on measures of loss and feelings related to completing lifetime goals. He has resolved associated conflict and is focused on the value of what he has done and relationships established, decreasing potential for sadness over missed opportunity. This is likely an example of ______.

goal adjustment lifetime exploration

➔

regret resolution a midlife crisis

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

Higher levels of life satisfaction occur when personality matches ______.

happiness level

➔

living environment physical health relationships

Unanswered

Question 22 According to the text, personality may impact older adults’ ______.

0 / 1 pts

physical traits likelihood of having a midlife crisis social skills

➔

use of healthcare

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

Muriel is typically an optimistic person. This is a personality trait that has remained constant over time and is still exhibited in thoughts and behaviors during her older adult years. Research indicates that this trait is likely to ______ sense of well-being. ➔

increase have no impact on decrease have limited impact on

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

Louis scored high on agreeableness when assessing personality traits. In his later years, he found that he had not saved enough for retirement and is having difficulty paying for his bills and purchasing necessary medication to remain healthy. His personality trait may make it ______ likely he will reach out to family or friends for help.

significantly less

➔

more no more or less slightly less

Unanswered

Question 25

0 / 1 pts

Changes in ______ may impact ability to plan, as well as overall well-being in the later years.

social functioning physical functioning

➔

executive functioning career functioning

Unanswered

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

Personality develops through temperament and interaction with the outside world. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Openness to experience is a personality factor indicating that one remains willing to try new things and understand new ideas. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

The Five-Factor Model is the only relevant personality model.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 29 Critiques of the Five-Factor Model of personality indicate that there are no considerations beyond dispositional traits.

True

0 / 1 pts

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 30

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates that genetics do not play a role in dispositional traits.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

Changes in characteristics and life stories happen more often in young adulthood. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

Culture typically does not play a role in gender expression related to personality.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Eastern cultures that focus more on collectivism may interpret personality traits as expected social roles. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 34 Integration of memory and experience allow building of a cohesive vision of self.

0 / 1 pts

➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 35

0 / 1 pts

Life transitions are more difficult if they are voluntary.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

Erikson’s two stages in conflict during midlife crisis are generativity/inertia and identity/role confusion.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

An important consideration in life satisfaction as we age is contribution to the next generation. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Personality traits change moment to moment and do not impact well-being.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 39

0 / 1 pts

Saving for retirement plays a role in overall well-being during the older adult years. ➔

True False

Unanswered

0 / 1 pts

Question 40 Avoidance of future needs is likely to increase sense of well-being.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify the five personality groupings identified in the Five-Factor Model. Choose one and explain how this grouping and associated traits may impact the older adult.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Share which traits are expected to remain the same over a lifetime, along with expanded research into levels of personality that may indicate areas of personality susceptible to change. Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Does culture play a role in personality development? Explain and provide an example.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define midlife crisis and midlife correction. What is the difference? Provide a realistic example of changes that occur during transition.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify factors that impact well-being as we age. Is one factor more important than another? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe both the five-factor model of personality and the three-level system. Compare and contrast these models. What specific critiques exist regarding limitations of the five-factor model? Provide examples.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the role of cognitive schema in personality over time. How does the schema develop, and what factors influence throughout the lifetime? Discuss specific patterns that emerge.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Do personality differences exist based on gender? Share the research and explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify Erikson’s stages of development that apply to the midlife crisis. Share specific ways we might resolve the conflicts and adjust successfully to the life transition.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Choose one specific factor that could impact well-being in later life. Provide examples as to personality impact on well-being and ways to mitigate negative outcomes.

Your Answer:

 Published

Preview

 Assign To

chapter 10

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

The mental and physiological response to an external event is referred to as ______.

reaction

➔

stress growth change

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

Stress reactions depend on ______. ➔

an individual’s interpretation of the event the age of the individual the attachment type of the individual an individual’s level of intelligence

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

Negative mental and physical health effects are more likely when exposed to ______ stressors.

minute acute

➔

chronic varied

Unanswered

Question 4

0 / 1 pts

 Edit



Older adults may have higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which can be exaggerated by stress leading to ______.

immunoresponse vasculitis fatigue

➔

inflammaging

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

Stress can cause ______ imbalance, which has implications for mental health, like depression and anxiety. ➔

neurotransmitter cardiovascular endocrine immune

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

Gemma was involved in a car accident. She finds that after the accident, the stress response when driving has led to increased fear to the point that she is no longer able to get behind the wheel without significant physical and psychological symptoms. She is likely to be diagnosed with ______.

OCD

➔

PTSD MDD ADHD

Unanswered

Question 7 Research demonstrates that exercise may be useful in ______.

preventing PTSD reducing the number of stressors in one’s life

➔

reducing stress and cellular aging

0 / 1 pts

increasing the stress response

Unanswered

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

According to research by Treadway and Lazar (2010), ______ may allow for the development of new neurological connections and pathways.

social support diet stress

➔

mindfulness

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

Jonathan recently lost his brother and is experiencing grief. He finds talking to others about how he is feeling and engaging help with meal preparation is effective in reducing stress. This is an example of ______. ➔

social support a risk factor a resource referral community assistance

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

______ makes social support and coping more difficult and is important to avoid in older adults.

Refusal

➔

Isolation Negativity Avoidance

Unanswered

Question 11

0 / 1 pts

______-focused coping is more prominent in men.

Emotion Social

➔

Problem Meaning

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

Women tend to utilize ______-focused coping in stressful situations. ➔

emotion problem social meaning

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

Coping strategies used by men or women may differ based on ______ of the stressor.

importance intensity duration

➔

type

Unanswered

Question 14 Relationship and interpersonal stressors typically lead men to ______ the situation.

embrace

➔

avoid research resolve

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

Future research related to gender differences in coping should focus on ______.

culture traditional roles

➔

gender inclusivity coping patterns

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Older adults’ experience of stress and coping is different in that older adults have ______. ➔

perspective that helps appraise incoming stressors a decreased ability to implement coping strategies an increase in cognitive resources that allows for better coping an increase in the number of stressors they encounter

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

A useful tool for older adults in some stressful situations is ______.

pretending not to care about stressors acceptance that they cannot cope with stressors ignoring stressors

➔

avoiding stressors when possible

Unanswered

Question 18 Older adults tend to approach stressful situations with ______-focused coping.

meaning

➔

emotion problem

0 / 1 pts

social

Unanswered

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

Functioning and memory appear to have ______ on older adult coping strategies.

a large impact a negative impact

➔

no impact a positive impact

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

______ is likely more important than other factors in selection of older adult coping tools. ➔

Experience Processing speed Cognitive functioning Patience

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

The experience of moving through trauma to gain new coping skills and perspective is ______.

stress experience perception-gaining outlook update

➔

post-traumatic growth

Unanswered

Question 22 ______ makes post-traumatic growth more likely following trauma.

Financial resources

0 / 1 pts

➔

Social support Education Being a male

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

Keira has recently lost her spouse. She is seeking resources to help her cope and to move out of grief toward post-traumatic growth. One specific factor that research shows would be useful is ______.

education finances

➔

spirituality outlook

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

A simple factor that makes it easier to cope with trauma and grow from the experience is ______.

avoidance initiative education

➔

time

Unanswered

Question 25

0 / 1 pts

______ are most likely to achieve post-traumatic growth after death of a spouse. ➔

Women Younger adults Older adults Men

Unanswered

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates stress may impact physiology down to the cellular level. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

Chronic stress may lead to decreased immune response.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Protective factors may help mitigate depressive and anxiety symptoms related to stress. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

Religious activities have no impact on stress level.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 30 Social coping and support are particularly helpful with generalized and financial stressors.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

Lack of readily available social support may encourage older adults to learn new skills. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

Coping styles between men and women typically follow traditional gender roles. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

Men and women tend to handle stressors in the same ways.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 34

0 / 1 pts

Transgender individuals feeling stigmatized report higher levels of stress. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 35 Coping requires limited cognitive resources.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

Older adults tend to approach stressful situations more positively. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

Older adults are more likely to use confrontation as a coping technique.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Stressors are always tied to a negative outcome.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 39

0 / 1 pts

Any type of trauma can lead to post-traumatic growth. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 40

0 / 1 pts

Post-traumatic growth only occurs in older adults.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define primary and secondary appraisal. What role do these play in the stress response?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define the types of focused coping discussed in the text. Choose one and share a specific situation in which it might be useful.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Does research exist regarding nontraditional or gender nonconforming individuals and coping? Why is this research necessary?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Does perspective impact coping techniques for older adults? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define post-traumatic growth. Are there restrictions on who can benefit from post-traumatic growth?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Describe the stress response. Does chronic or acute stress lead to higher risk for negative physical and mental health outcomes? Explain, and provide examples of protective factors that might help to mitigate.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Discuss the specific coping tools that research has identified as impactful in reducing stress. What positive outcomes are associated with each? Choose the one you believe would be most useful and explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain how gender roles impact coping. Does use of specific coping strategies change based on the type of stressor? Share a specific stressor type and expected response per gender.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain how coping skills differ for older adults as opposed to younger adults. How are these skills adaptable based on age? Does cognitive functioning play a role?

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Is trauma always negative? Share the factors that contribute to post-traumatic growth. Provide an example of a specific situation in which these factors might apply and the positive growth that could be achieved.

Your Answer:

chapter 11

Unanswered

Question 1

0 / 1 pts

The Kubler-Ross model includes ______ stages of grief.

eight

➔

five three two

Unanswered

Question 2

0 / 1 pts

Grief is a ______ process.

orderly simple brief

➔

complex

Unanswered

Question 3

0 / 1 pts

Researchers have found that stages of grief ______.

are processed the same universally

➔

happen differently from person to person always happen in the same order are very brief

Unanswered

Question 4

0 / 1 pts

Norma recently lost her husband of many years. Her friends are concerned because she hasn’t been displaying much outward grief and seems to be handling the loss well. What is likely occurring is that she

is following the ______ grief pathway. ➔

resilient negotiable chronic distress-improved

Unanswered

Question 5

0 / 1 pts

Sasha recently lost her sister, with whom she was very close. She becomes despondent and withdrawn and has difficulty engaging in life activities and caring for herself. She is most likely following the ______ grief pathway.

distress-improved resilient

➔

chronic negotiable

Unanswered

Question 6

0 / 1 pts

Alan’s mother recently passed away. She had lost a lot of weight and was in extreme pain due to metastasized cancer and had been in hospice and heavily medicated for a period of time. When she passes, Alan feels a sense of loss but also a sense of relief. He is most likely following the ______ grief pathway.

chronic negotiable resilient

➔

distress-improved

Unanswered

Question 7

0 / 1 pts

When feelings of grief are so intense and overwhelming they lead to feeling trapped this is ______ grief. ➔

complicated simplistic complex

extended

Unanswered

Question 8

0 / 1 pts

Research indicates anywhere from ______ of individuals experience complicated grief.

2% to 25%

➔

5% to 40% 10% to 32% 15% to 30%

Unanswered

Question 9

0 / 1 pts

Research indicates rates of complicated grief are higher for those who lose a ______.

parent friend

➔

spouse pet

Unanswered

Question 10

0 / 1 pts

______ differentiates loss as related specifically to the loss of a loved one.

Avoidance Grief Sadness

➔

Bereavement

Unanswered

Question 11 ______ may help with finding meaning in loss. ➔

Religion

0 / 1 pts

Exercise Distraction Friendships

Unanswered

Question 12

0 / 1 pts

Research indicates the temporal lobe and amygdala may assist with interpreting everyday events as ______.

exciting activities

➔

the presence of God coincidences the actions of ghosts

Unanswered

Question 13

0 / 1 pts

David recently lost his wife. He relies on support from church members, trusting in God that the loss has meaning, and considering ongoing spiritual journeys to adjust. This is an example of ______.

negative religious coping socially supportive coping

➔

positive religious coping group context coping

Unanswered

Question 14 Individuals who demonstrate derailment of spirituality show higher levels of ______.

acceptance contentment adjustment

➔

distress

0 / 1 pts

Question 15

0 / 1 pts

People who express anger at God for loss typically experience decreased feelings of ______. ➔

support denial avoidance rage

Unanswered

Question 16

0 / 1 pts

Negative religious coping may lead to symptoms of ______ post-loss.

PTSD

➔

depression OCD bipolar

Unanswered

Question 17

0 / 1 pts

Learning to accept loss and adapt to change leads to better ______.

work life relationships

➔

life satisfaction finances

Unanswered

Question 18 In previous generations, death often happened ______.

outside in hospitals in isolation

➔

in the home

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 19

0 / 1 pts

Sasha has a group of professionals working to decrease the impacts of her illness and to increase positive experiences. She is likely using a(n) ______ care plan. ➔

palliative interdisciplinary hospice extended

Unanswered

Question 20

0 / 1 pts

Palliative care may be used for individuals with ______ illness.

temporary

➔

chronic minor mental

Unanswered

Question 21

0 / 1 pts

Research indicates that ______ of palliative care is important to long-term outcomes.

rejection avoidance family acceptance

➔

timing

Unanswered

Question 22 ______ is for end-of-life care only.

Assisted living

0 / 1 pts

Palliative care

➔

Hospice In-home support

Unanswered

Question 23

0 / 1 pts

A legal document outlining type of medical care you prefer is ______. ➔

advance directive medical power of attorney medical directive durable power of attorney

Unanswered

Question 24

0 / 1 pts

If you’ve ever experienced having to put a dog or cate to sleep, you’ve experienced ______.

physician-assisted death

➔

euthanasia hospice palliative care

Unanswered

Question 25

0 / 1 pts

______ allows a doctor to prescribe medication to end life but not administer it.

Palliative care Euthanasia Hospice

➔

Physician-assisted suicide

Unanswered

Question 26

0 / 1 pts

Grief is a short process.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 27

0 / 1 pts

There is no definitive end to the grieving process. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 28

0 / 1 pts

Online self-help tools for grief may replace other measures such as grief therapy.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 29

0 / 1 pts

Complex grief describes the type of grief that is intense and lasts for longer than expected.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 30 Expected loss usually feels harder than unexpected loss.

True

➔

False

0 / 1 pts

Question 31

0 / 1 pts

Religion provides context and meaning for adjustment to loss. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 32

0 / 1 pts

Research demonstrates religion may increase acceptance and coping. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 33

0 / 1 pts

People may use religion to cope only in positive ways.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 34

0 / 1 pts

Positive religious coping leads to prolonged grief disorder symptoms.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 35 Learning from loss allows for making meaning and change of schema for life circumstances. ➔

True False

0 / 1 pts

Unanswered

Question 36

0 / 1 pts

Palliative care is just for end of life.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 37

0 / 1 pts

Hospice and palliative care are the same.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 38

0 / 1 pts

Medical power of attorney allows someone else to make decisions if incapacitated. ➔

True False

Unanswered

Question 39

0 / 1 pts

You should only create an advance directive if you have a terminal illness.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 40

0 / 1 pts

Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are the same thing.

True

➔

False

Unanswered

Question 41

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Define the different pathways for grief. Does any specific pathway lead to a healthier outcome? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 42

Not yet graded / 1 pts

What is complicated grief? Identify risk factors.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 43

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Can religion be used for both positive and negative coping related to grief? Explain.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 44

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Compare and contrast palliative care and hospice care. Provide an example as to when palliative care may transition into a hospice care plan.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 45

Not yet graded / 1 pts

What is advance directive? Are advance directives only useful in end-of-life decision-making? Explain.

Your Answer:

Question 46

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Identify and explain the five stages of grief. Do all individuals move through the stages in order? Identify coping skills that can help in the process.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 47

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Explain the difference between bereavement and grief. What factors impact coping in bereavement?

Provide examples of coping tools to mitigate risk for maladjustment.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 48

Not yet graded / 1 pts

How does religion impact the coping process? Explain the concept of positive religious coping and share specifically how this may help with grief.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 49

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Who is involved in a palliative care team? Provide examples of the roles for each member and how they may contribute to positive care.

Your Answer:

Unanswered

Question 50

Not yet graded / 1 pts

Compare and contrast euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Where is physician-assisted suicide legal, and what conditions must be met to allow it? Describe ethical considerations.

Your Answer: