ADULT DEVELOPMENT & AGING – ADVANCED PRACTICE TEST
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1. Cognitive Aging – Processing Speed vs Intelligence
A 72-year-old retired engineer reports that he “can still solve complex problems” but takes longer to complete tasks
than he did in his 40s. He expresses concern that this may indicate cognitive decline. Which explanation best reflects
normal aging?
A. His experience suggests a decline in both fluid and crystallized intelligence
B. His slower performance reflects reduced crystallized intelligence only
C. His preserved problem-solving ability reflects stable crystallized intelligence despite declines in processing speed
D. His symptoms indicate early dementia
Answer: C
Rationale: Processing speed declines with age, but crystallized intelligence (knowledge/experience) remains
stable or improves.
2. Erikson’s Stage – Integrity vs Despair
An 80-year-old woman reflects on her life, expressing satisfaction with her accomplishments but also regret about
missed opportunities. Which outcome best reflects successful resolution of Erikson’s final stage?
A. Complete absence of regret
B. Balanced acceptance of life, including both successes and regrets
C. Denial of past experiences
D. Persistent dissatisfaction with life
Answer: B
Rationale: Ego integrity involves accepting one’s life as meaningful, even with imperfections.
3. Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
A 68-year-old man reduces his social circle, choosing to spend time only with close family members. Which theory
best explains this behavior?
A. Activity theory
B. Disengagement theory
C. Socioemotional selectivity theory
D. Continuity theory
Answer: C
Rationale: As perceived time decreases, individuals prioritize emotionally meaningful relationships.
,4. Memory – Episodic vs Semantic
An older adult has difficulty recalling recent events but can accurately describe historical facts and vocabulary. This
pattern reflects:
A. Decline in semantic memory only
B. Preservation of episodic memory
C. Decline in episodic memory with preserved semantic memory
D. Global cognitive impairment
Answer: C
Rationale: Episodic memory declines earlier, while semantic memory is relatively preserved.
5. Biological Aging – Cellular Theory
Which statement best reflects the cellular aging perspective?
A. Aging is solely due to lifestyle choices
B. Cells accumulate damage over time due to metabolic processes
C. Aging is completely genetically predetermined
D. Aging results only from environmental toxins
Answer: B
Rationale: Cellular aging includes damage accumulation (e.g., oxidative stress).
6. Successful Aging
A 75-year-old woman remains physically active, socially engaged, and cognitively stimulated. Which concept best
describes her condition?
A. Primary aging
B. Secondary aging
C. Successful aging
D. Pathological aging
Answer: C
Rationale: Successful aging includes low disease risk + high function + engagement.
7. Stereotype Threat
An older adult performs poorly on a memory test after being told that “memory declines significantly with age.”
This illustrates:
A. Cognitive reserve
B. Stereotype threat
C. Disengagement
D. Selective optimization
Answer: B
Rationale: Negative stereotypes can impair performance.
,8. Selective Optimization with Compensation
A pianist with arthritis practices fewer pieces but uses adaptive techniques to maintain performance quality. This
reflects:
A. Disengagement theory
B. Activity theory
C. Selective optimization with compensation
D. Continuity theory
Answer: C
Rationale: Focus on strengths + adapt to limitations.
9. Health & Aging – Primary vs Secondary Aging
Which example represents secondary aging?
A. Gradual decline in vision due to aging
B. Reduced lung capacity with age
C. Diabetes resulting from lifestyle factors
D. Slower reaction time
Answer: C
Rationale: Secondary aging = disease-related changes, not universal.
10. Personality Stability
Longitudinal research shows that personality traits in adulthood tend to:
A. Change drastically after age 40
B. Remain relatively stable with some gradual shifts
C. Completely reverse in old age
D. Disappear due to cognitive decline
Answer: B
Rationale: Personality is stable but can show gradual changes.
11. Retirement Adjustment
A recently retired individual experiences loss of identity and purpose. Which intervention is most helpful?
A. Encourage total withdrawal from activities
B. Promote engagement in meaningful roles and hobbies
C. Advise avoiding social interaction
D. Focus only on physical health
Answer: B
Rationale: Engagement supports psychological well-being.
12. Ageism
, Which scenario best represents ageism?
A. Providing extra assistance to older adults
B. Assuming an older adult cannot learn new technology
C. Encouraging independence
D. Offering health screenings
Answer: B
Rationale: Ageism involves stereotyping based on age.
13. Cognitive Reserve
A highly educated older adult shows fewer symptoms of dementia despite brain pathology. This illustrates:
A. Fluid intelligence
B. Cognitive reserve
C. Neural pruning
D. Disengagement
Answer: B
Rationale: Cognitive reserve helps compensate for brain changes.
14. Sleep Changes in Aging
Which is a normal age-related sleep change?
A. Increased deep sleep
B. More fragmented sleep
C. Longer sleep cycles
D. No change in sleep patterns
Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults experience lighter, interrupted sleep.
15. Widowhood Adjustment
Which factor best predicts positive adjustment after spousal loss?
A. Social isolation
B. Strong social support
C. Avoidance of emotions
D. Financial instability
Answer: B
Rationale: Social support improves coping and recovery.
16. Neurocognitive Disorders
Which is an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease?
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1. Cognitive Aging – Processing Speed vs Intelligence
A 72-year-old retired engineer reports that he “can still solve complex problems” but takes longer to complete tasks
than he did in his 40s. He expresses concern that this may indicate cognitive decline. Which explanation best reflects
normal aging?
A. His experience suggests a decline in both fluid and crystallized intelligence
B. His slower performance reflects reduced crystallized intelligence only
C. His preserved problem-solving ability reflects stable crystallized intelligence despite declines in processing speed
D. His symptoms indicate early dementia
Answer: C
Rationale: Processing speed declines with age, but crystallized intelligence (knowledge/experience) remains
stable or improves.
2. Erikson’s Stage – Integrity vs Despair
An 80-year-old woman reflects on her life, expressing satisfaction with her accomplishments but also regret about
missed opportunities. Which outcome best reflects successful resolution of Erikson’s final stage?
A. Complete absence of regret
B. Balanced acceptance of life, including both successes and regrets
C. Denial of past experiences
D. Persistent dissatisfaction with life
Answer: B
Rationale: Ego integrity involves accepting one’s life as meaningful, even with imperfections.
3. Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
A 68-year-old man reduces his social circle, choosing to spend time only with close family members. Which theory
best explains this behavior?
A. Activity theory
B. Disengagement theory
C. Socioemotional selectivity theory
D. Continuity theory
Answer: C
Rationale: As perceived time decreases, individuals prioritize emotionally meaningful relationships.
,4. Memory – Episodic vs Semantic
An older adult has difficulty recalling recent events but can accurately describe historical facts and vocabulary. This
pattern reflects:
A. Decline in semantic memory only
B. Preservation of episodic memory
C. Decline in episodic memory with preserved semantic memory
D. Global cognitive impairment
Answer: C
Rationale: Episodic memory declines earlier, while semantic memory is relatively preserved.
5. Biological Aging – Cellular Theory
Which statement best reflects the cellular aging perspective?
A. Aging is solely due to lifestyle choices
B. Cells accumulate damage over time due to metabolic processes
C. Aging is completely genetically predetermined
D. Aging results only from environmental toxins
Answer: B
Rationale: Cellular aging includes damage accumulation (e.g., oxidative stress).
6. Successful Aging
A 75-year-old woman remains physically active, socially engaged, and cognitively stimulated. Which concept best
describes her condition?
A. Primary aging
B. Secondary aging
C. Successful aging
D. Pathological aging
Answer: C
Rationale: Successful aging includes low disease risk + high function + engagement.
7. Stereotype Threat
An older adult performs poorly on a memory test after being told that “memory declines significantly with age.”
This illustrates:
A. Cognitive reserve
B. Stereotype threat
C. Disengagement
D. Selective optimization
Answer: B
Rationale: Negative stereotypes can impair performance.
,8. Selective Optimization with Compensation
A pianist with arthritis practices fewer pieces but uses adaptive techniques to maintain performance quality. This
reflects:
A. Disengagement theory
B. Activity theory
C. Selective optimization with compensation
D. Continuity theory
Answer: C
Rationale: Focus on strengths + adapt to limitations.
9. Health & Aging – Primary vs Secondary Aging
Which example represents secondary aging?
A. Gradual decline in vision due to aging
B. Reduced lung capacity with age
C. Diabetes resulting from lifestyle factors
D. Slower reaction time
Answer: C
Rationale: Secondary aging = disease-related changes, not universal.
10. Personality Stability
Longitudinal research shows that personality traits in adulthood tend to:
A. Change drastically after age 40
B. Remain relatively stable with some gradual shifts
C. Completely reverse in old age
D. Disappear due to cognitive decline
Answer: B
Rationale: Personality is stable but can show gradual changes.
11. Retirement Adjustment
A recently retired individual experiences loss of identity and purpose. Which intervention is most helpful?
A. Encourage total withdrawal from activities
B. Promote engagement in meaningful roles and hobbies
C. Advise avoiding social interaction
D. Focus only on physical health
Answer: B
Rationale: Engagement supports psychological well-being.
12. Ageism
, Which scenario best represents ageism?
A. Providing extra assistance to older adults
B. Assuming an older adult cannot learn new technology
C. Encouraging independence
D. Offering health screenings
Answer: B
Rationale: Ageism involves stereotyping based on age.
13. Cognitive Reserve
A highly educated older adult shows fewer symptoms of dementia despite brain pathology. This illustrates:
A. Fluid intelligence
B. Cognitive reserve
C. Neural pruning
D. Disengagement
Answer: B
Rationale: Cognitive reserve helps compensate for brain changes.
14. Sleep Changes in Aging
Which is a normal age-related sleep change?
A. Increased deep sleep
B. More fragmented sleep
C. Longer sleep cycles
D. No change in sleep patterns
Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults experience lighter, interrupted sleep.
15. Widowhood Adjustment
Which factor best predicts positive adjustment after spousal loss?
A. Social isolation
B. Strong social support
C. Avoidance of emotions
D. Financial instability
Answer: B
Rationale: Social support improves coping and recovery.
16. Neurocognitive Disorders
Which is an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease?
