GERO FINAL EXAM |Questions solved
100% Correct/Verified Solutions
The factor on the Life Satisfaction Index that measures how we see ourselves - ANSWER Self
concept
According to this theory, environmental damage (alcohol, tobacco) causes the body to break
down - ANSWER Wear and Tear Theory
The leading cause of death in the United States today is - ANSWER Heart Disease
According to this theory, we seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs in our relationships -
ANSWER Social Exchange Theory
Society's expectation that we grant some favors without expecting a reward is known as
- ANSWER Norm of Beneficence
What factors cause depression in older adults? - ANSWER All of these choices
Gradual loss of bone mass density, beginning in midlife is known as - ANSWER Osteoporosis
, Poverty and low status may cause someone to act out against an older family
member, according to this explanation - ANSWER Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis
Working memory refers to - ANSWER Processing of sensory stimuli to give meaning and
transfer to long term storage
Which of the following influences learning - ANSWER All of the above
ADL's include what tasks - ANSWER Washing, feeding and dressing
According to this theory, unstable oxygen molecules generated during metabolism cause
damage to cells, proteins and DNA - ANSWER Free Radical Theory
Functional disorders - ANSWER are of psychological, not physical origin
Reversed stereotype of aging - ANSWER comic depictions of elders that reinforce
underlying negative images
Biomedicalization - ANSWER belief that problems of aging can only be solved by doctors
Selective perception - ANSWER we only "see" that which confirms our prejudices
Compassionate stereotyping - ANSWER elders classified as "victims" deserving of special
assistance
Perfect grandparents - ANSWER positive stereotype that all elders are family-oriented
Activity Theory - ANSWER maintaining social engagement is the key to successful aging
100% Correct/Verified Solutions
The factor on the Life Satisfaction Index that measures how we see ourselves - ANSWER Self
concept
According to this theory, environmental damage (alcohol, tobacco) causes the body to break
down - ANSWER Wear and Tear Theory
The leading cause of death in the United States today is - ANSWER Heart Disease
According to this theory, we seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs in our relationships -
ANSWER Social Exchange Theory
Society's expectation that we grant some favors without expecting a reward is known as
- ANSWER Norm of Beneficence
What factors cause depression in older adults? - ANSWER All of these choices
Gradual loss of bone mass density, beginning in midlife is known as - ANSWER Osteoporosis
, Poverty and low status may cause someone to act out against an older family
member, according to this explanation - ANSWER Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis
Working memory refers to - ANSWER Processing of sensory stimuli to give meaning and
transfer to long term storage
Which of the following influences learning - ANSWER All of the above
ADL's include what tasks - ANSWER Washing, feeding and dressing
According to this theory, unstable oxygen molecules generated during metabolism cause
damage to cells, proteins and DNA - ANSWER Free Radical Theory
Functional disorders - ANSWER are of psychological, not physical origin
Reversed stereotype of aging - ANSWER comic depictions of elders that reinforce
underlying negative images
Biomedicalization - ANSWER belief that problems of aging can only be solved by doctors
Selective perception - ANSWER we only "see" that which confirms our prejudices
Compassionate stereotyping - ANSWER elders classified as "victims" deserving of special
assistance
Perfect grandparents - ANSWER positive stereotype that all elders are family-oriented
Activity Theory - ANSWER maintaining social engagement is the key to successful aging
