DEP 6409
Adult Development & Aging
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following theories proposes that aging is a result
of accumulated wear and tear on the body’s cells and tissues?
a) Free Radical Theory
b) Wear and Tear Theory
c) Cellular Senescence Theory
d) Neuroendocrine Theory
Answer: b) Wear and Tear Theory
Rationale: The Wear and Tear Theory suggests that over
time, the body's cells and tissues undergo damage and wear out,
leading to aging.
2. Which research method is most frequently used to study age-
related changes in cognitive functioning among the elderly
population?
a) Longitudinal Study
b) Cross-Sectional Study
c) Case-Control Study
d) Experimental Study
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, Answer: a) Longitudinal Study
Rationale: Longitudinal studies track the same participants
over time, making them ideal for observing changes in cognitive
functioning as they age.
3. Which psychological assessment tool is commonly used to
evaluate executive function in older adults?
a) MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination)
b) TMT (Trail Making Test)
c) GDS (Geriatric Depression Scale)
d) RBANS (Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of
Neuropsychological Status)
Answer: b) TMT (Trail Making Test)
Rationale: The Trail Making Test is used to assess executive
function, which includes abilities such as task switching and
cognitive flexibility, especially relevant in aging studies.
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©2024/2025
Adult Development & Aging
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following theories proposes that aging is a result
of accumulated wear and tear on the body’s cells and tissues?
a) Free Radical Theory
b) Wear and Tear Theory
c) Cellular Senescence Theory
d) Neuroendocrine Theory
Answer: b) Wear and Tear Theory
Rationale: The Wear and Tear Theory suggests that over
time, the body's cells and tissues undergo damage and wear out,
leading to aging.
2. Which research method is most frequently used to study age-
related changes in cognitive functioning among the elderly
population?
a) Longitudinal Study
b) Cross-Sectional Study
c) Case-Control Study
d) Experimental Study
©2024/2025
, Answer: a) Longitudinal Study
Rationale: Longitudinal studies track the same participants
over time, making them ideal for observing changes in cognitive
functioning as they age.
3. Which psychological assessment tool is commonly used to
evaluate executive function in older adults?
a) MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination)
b) TMT (Trail Making Test)
c) GDS (Geriatric Depression Scale)
d) RBANS (Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of
Neuropsychological Status)
Answer: b) TMT (Trail Making Test)
Rationale: The Trail Making Test is used to assess executive
function, which includes abilities such as task switching and
cognitive flexibility, especially relevant in aging studies.
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