PSYC 140 Module 8 | Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology Exam Q&A | Portage Learning

PSYC 140 Module 8 | Developmental (Lifespan)
Psychology Exam Q&A | Portage Learning
These are original practice questions written for study. They are not official
PSYC 140, Portage Learning, or university exam questions and are not copied
from any copyrighted question bank. They cover common PSYC 140 Module 8 |
Developmental Psychology topics: late adulthood and death/dying, including
physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development, as well as grief and
bereavement.


Question 1:
Which age range best defines late adulthood?
A. 40–65 years
B. 65 years and older
C. 18–40 years
D. 11–18 years

Correct answer: B
Rationale: Late adulthood is generally considered to begin at age 65.


Question 2:
Which subgroup of late adulthood includes individuals aged 65–74?
A. Young-old
B. Old-old
C. Oldest-old
D. Middle-old

Correct answer: A
Rationale: The young-old are typically 65–74 years.


Question 3:
Which subgroup of late adulthood includes individuals aged 75–84?
A. Young-old
Rationale:

,B. Old-old
C. Oldest-old
D. Middle-old

Correct answer: B
The old-old are typically 75–84 years.
Question 4:
Which subgroup of late adulthood includes individuals aged 85 and older?
A. Young-old
B. Old-old
C. Oldest-old
D. Middle-old

Correct answer: C
Rationale: The oldest-old are 85 years and older.


Question 5:
Which physical change is common in late adulthood?
A. Decreased sensory acuity
B. Onset of puberty
C. Rapid growth spurt
D. Development of primary teeth

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Sensory acuity, especially vision and hearing, declines in late
adulthood.


Question 6:
Which vision change is common in late adulthood?
A. Cataracts
B. Menarche
C. Spermarche
D. Growth spurt
Correct answer: A Rationale:

,Correct answer: A
Rationale: Cataracts are common in late adulthood.


Question 7:
Which vision change is common in late adulthood?
A. Glaucoma
B. Menarche
C. Spermarche
D. Growth spurt


Glaucoma risk increases with age.
Question 8:
Which vision change is common in late adulthood?
A. Macular degeneration
B. Menarche
C. Spermarche
D. Growth spurt

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Macular degeneration is common in late adulthood.


Question 9:
Which hearing change is common in late adulthood?
A. Presbycusis
B. Presbyopia
C. Menarche
D. Spermarche

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss.


Correct answer: A Rationale:

, Question 10:
Which cardiovascular change is common in late adulthood?
A. Decreased cardiac output
B. Increased cardiac output
C. No change in cardiac output
D. Increased heart rate at rest

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac output decreases with age.


Question 11:
Which cardiovascular change is common in late adulthood?
A. Arteriosclerosis
B. Menarche
C. Spermarche
D. Growth spurt


Arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries) is common with age.
Question 12:
Which respiratory change is common in late adulthood?
A. Decreased vital capacity
B. Increased vital capacity
C. No change in vital capacity
D. Increased lung elasticity

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Vital capacity decreases with age.


Question 13:
Which musculoskeletal change is common in late adulthood?
A. Decreased bone density
B. Increased bone density
Correct answer: A Rationale: