Q1
Late adulthood covers about of a person's life. 1/4 to 1/3 1/3-1/2 1/2 None of the above
Answer: a. 1/4 to 1/3
Q2
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population is the fastest growing segment of the
aging population. 50-64 65-84 85 and older All are equally growing
Answer: c. 85 and older
Q3
Alice is 88 years old. She is considered part of the young-old. middle-old. oldest-old. None of the
above
Answer: c. oldest-old
Q4
A society in which older people are venerated, given deference, and valued in nearly every task
is referred to as a .
Answer: b. gerontocracy
Q5
Neurons and synapses are part of the system. cardiovascular respiratory skeletal nervous
Answer: d. nervous
Q6
Lila is showing signs of memory loss, mood changes, and increased anxiety and aggression.
She is likely in the stage of Alzheimer's Disease. mild moderate severe none of the above
Answer: a. mild
, Q7
Eric is unable to carry out complex tasks, is paranoid, and has difficulty recognizing his
daughter. He is likely in the stage of Alzheimer's Disease. mild moderate severe none of the
above
Answer: b. moderate
Q8
Millie has developed seizures, has lost weight, and is unable to control her bowels and bladder.
She is likely in the stage of Alzheimer's Disease. mild moderate severe none of the above
Answer: c. severe
Q9
Parkinson's Disease. Tremors Rigidity Bradykinesia All of the above are symptoms.
Answer: d. all of the above are symptoms
Q10
New information is initially recorded in _. sensory memory primary memory working memory
secondary memory
Answer: a. sensory memory
Q11
Also known as short term memory, has only limited capacity; it is used to organize and
temporarily hold information. sensory memory primary memory working memory secondary
memory
Answer: b. primary memory
Q12
Information is permanently stored in the .
Answer: d. secondary memory