GEY3601- Exam-Final Test Questions
with Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2026
Updated.
Who is the fastest growing demographic of the population? - Answer the "oldest old" (or
individuals aged 85 and older)
What are the 3 categories of OA? - Answer Differentiate between the "young old" (65-74),
"middle
old" (75-84), and the "old-old" (85+)
What are population trends regarding OAs? - Answer Increase in the proportion of elderly
people in the total
population
People are living to older ages (increased life expectancy)
Increase in political power
What are characteristics of Generation z? - Answer Those born 1990 - 2000 Most
"connected""diverse""liberal"cohort Also the first generation at risk for having a
shorter life expectancy than their parents
Higher "connectivity"= sedentary lifestyle Obesity epidemic
How has the idea of nature vs nurture developed? - Answer No longer a debate
The gap between psychology and "harder sciences"
is becoming smaller
Advancements in genetics, bioengineering,
neuroscience, and other medical fields
The more we learn about nature, the more we
understand the influence of nurture
What are Factors that explain changes in the "age" of a population? - Answer High birthrates
before 1920
High number of birth between 1946 - 1964 ("Baby Boomer Generation")
Decline in childhood death rates during the first year of life
Decline in older adult death rates due to cure of many infectious diseases
,What are the implications of a decrease in reserve capacity? - Answer As we age, our bodies
become less and less capable of dealing with high-demand or high-stress situations
*Reserve Capacity: Ability of the organ systems to deal with high stress situations
Decreased ability to
Perform tasks quickly
Given our reaction time slows down as we age...do you really want old people to drive faster?
Handle stressful situations
Maintain homeostatic equilibrium
Alcohol tolerance decreases as we age
Match the pace of others
What is homeostasis? - Answer Internal balance of the body (normal body temperature, blood
sugar, blood pressure etc.)
What is Physical aging? - Answer aka biological aging)
Aging in the physical structures and functioning of the body that affects the body's ability to
survive.
What is chronological age? - Answer Passage of time since birth; usually measured in years
Highly inaccurate predictor of physical/mental function
What is cosmetic age? - Answer Outward appearance with advancing age
What is social aging? - Answer Age changes in the interactions people have with others
Societal/cultural expectations of older adults
Your social roles change as we age from child to parent and to grandparent etc
What is psychological aging? - Answer Age changes that affect the way people think and
behave
Memory, intelligence, personal coping skills
Speed of processing, older adults tend to think slower
What is economic aging? - Answer Changes in a person's financial status
Change from workforce to retirement brings changes in financial status. Differing financial
demands (eg the house might be paid off but now there are increasing medical costs)
, What are 7 factors that may contribute to diversity in aging? - Answer Heredity
Diet
Exercise
Past illnesses
Environment
Education
Occupation
*Contrary to popular belief that all old people are the same, older adults really are the most
diverse age group, because each person alive has had different experiences that have shaped
their life
What is the relationship between disease and age? - Answer Aging is not a disease (although a
few extreme schools of thought may disagree)
Aging DOES increase the risk of disease and death
Advancements in medicine, genetics, neuroscience contribute to longer life expectancy
Advancements in research, health promotion/education contribute to disease prevention
In theory, this contributes to longer healthy life expectancy
What is gerontology? - Answer Broad study of aging process
Gerontology tries to intervene at the metabolic level
Problem
We don't know everything there is to known about metabolism, so we are still "guessing" at
how to control damage
What is geriatrics? - Answer Focus is on the medical problems associated with growing older
Geriatrics tries to intervene at the pathological level
Problem
Treating pathological ailments becomes harder as age increases because the damage gets worse
and worse
The later you start to treat a problem, the more difficult the problem is to treat
What is life expectancy? - Answer Length of time an average member of a particular cohort
can expect to live
What is life span? - Answer Absolute length of time a member of a given species may life (Life
span for humans is 122 years)
with Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2026
Updated.
Who is the fastest growing demographic of the population? - Answer the "oldest old" (or
individuals aged 85 and older)
What are the 3 categories of OA? - Answer Differentiate between the "young old" (65-74),
"middle
old" (75-84), and the "old-old" (85+)
What are population trends regarding OAs? - Answer Increase in the proportion of elderly
people in the total
population
People are living to older ages (increased life expectancy)
Increase in political power
What are characteristics of Generation z? - Answer Those born 1990 - 2000 Most
"connected""diverse""liberal"cohort Also the first generation at risk for having a
shorter life expectancy than their parents
Higher "connectivity"= sedentary lifestyle Obesity epidemic
How has the idea of nature vs nurture developed? - Answer No longer a debate
The gap between psychology and "harder sciences"
is becoming smaller
Advancements in genetics, bioengineering,
neuroscience, and other medical fields
The more we learn about nature, the more we
understand the influence of nurture
What are Factors that explain changes in the "age" of a population? - Answer High birthrates
before 1920
High number of birth between 1946 - 1964 ("Baby Boomer Generation")
Decline in childhood death rates during the first year of life
Decline in older adult death rates due to cure of many infectious diseases
,What are the implications of a decrease in reserve capacity? - Answer As we age, our bodies
become less and less capable of dealing with high-demand or high-stress situations
*Reserve Capacity: Ability of the organ systems to deal with high stress situations
Decreased ability to
Perform tasks quickly
Given our reaction time slows down as we age...do you really want old people to drive faster?
Handle stressful situations
Maintain homeostatic equilibrium
Alcohol tolerance decreases as we age
Match the pace of others
What is homeostasis? - Answer Internal balance of the body (normal body temperature, blood
sugar, blood pressure etc.)
What is Physical aging? - Answer aka biological aging)
Aging in the physical structures and functioning of the body that affects the body's ability to
survive.
What is chronological age? - Answer Passage of time since birth; usually measured in years
Highly inaccurate predictor of physical/mental function
What is cosmetic age? - Answer Outward appearance with advancing age
What is social aging? - Answer Age changes in the interactions people have with others
Societal/cultural expectations of older adults
Your social roles change as we age from child to parent and to grandparent etc
What is psychological aging? - Answer Age changes that affect the way people think and
behave
Memory, intelligence, personal coping skills
Speed of processing, older adults tend to think slower
What is economic aging? - Answer Changes in a person's financial status
Change from workforce to retirement brings changes in financial status. Differing financial
demands (eg the house might be paid off but now there are increasing medical costs)
, What are 7 factors that may contribute to diversity in aging? - Answer Heredity
Diet
Exercise
Past illnesses
Environment
Education
Occupation
*Contrary to popular belief that all old people are the same, older adults really are the most
diverse age group, because each person alive has had different experiences that have shaped
their life
What is the relationship between disease and age? - Answer Aging is not a disease (although a
few extreme schools of thought may disagree)
Aging DOES increase the risk of disease and death
Advancements in medicine, genetics, neuroscience contribute to longer life expectancy
Advancements in research, health promotion/education contribute to disease prevention
In theory, this contributes to longer healthy life expectancy
What is gerontology? - Answer Broad study of aging process
Gerontology tries to intervene at the metabolic level
Problem
We don't know everything there is to known about metabolism, so we are still "guessing" at
how to control damage
What is geriatrics? - Answer Focus is on the medical problems associated with growing older
Geriatrics tries to intervene at the pathological level
Problem
Treating pathological ailments becomes harder as age increases because the damage gets worse
and worse
The later you start to treat a problem, the more difficult the problem is to treat
What is life expectancy? - Answer Length of time an average member of a particular cohort
can expect to live
What is life span? - Answer Absolute length of time a member of a given species may life (Life
span for humans is 122 years)
