SFL 334 Final Multiple Choice Questions
And Answers 100% Correct.
According to the Osterbur article entitled "Upbeat Baby Boomers Say They're Not Old
Yet," when considering getting older, what is one of the most common worries of baby
boomers? - ANSWERSLosing their memory
According to the Osterbur article entitled "Upbeat Baby Boomers Say They're Not Old
Yet," how do most boomers rate their overall health? - ANSWERSGood to excellent
Research indicates that ___________ adults have a more ____________ view of aging
in comparison to ______________ adults, a finding that holds cross-culturally -
ANSWERSolder, positive, younger
According to the Osterbur article entitled "Building the Foundation for Active Aging," in
the media, older adults - ANSWERSAre practically invisible
No area is more susceptible to negative stereotyped attributions of aging than -
ANSWERSmemory competence
Which of the following is an example of Primary aging? - ANSWERSWrinkles
Among those 65 years old and older, which ethnic group is growing at the fastest rate in
the United States? - ANSWERSHispanic Americans
According to the Osterbur article entitled, "Long Live ... Us" an author by the name of
Howard Friedman noted that conscientious people live longer. What are the reasons
Friedman gave for this trend? - ANSWERSConscientious people tend to choose
healthier situations and relationships
From the Osterbur article entitled, "Healthy Aging in the 22nd Century", which of the
following was a focus of the article? - ANSWERSWith longer lives, people will
experience multiple cycles across time
Cellular theories suggest that there may be a limit on how often cells may divide before
dying which may partially explain aging. The shortening of telomeres may be the major
factor in this cellular theory known as - ANSWERSThe Hayflick limit
Which of the following identifies the "primary aging" process of stiffening muscles
around the eye lenses that leads to people having difficulty seeing close objects? -
ANSWERSPresbyopia
, According to Cavanaugh, which of the following is associated with hearing loss? -
ANSWERSa. Using headphones or earbuds, especially at high volume b. Decreased
cognitive functioning c. Decreased quality of life d. All of the above
Another word for heart attack is - ANSWERSMyocardial infarction
According to the article "Age-Proof Your Brain," if we only do one thing to keep our
brains young, it is - ANSWERSexercise
According to the Osterbur article entitled, "Obesity Hits More Boomers in U.S.", What is
the key to staving off mobility problems in later life? - ANSWERSPhysical activity
Changes in ________________ increase the older adults' vulnerability to infections,
viruses, and certain types of arthritis - ANSWERSthe immune system
___________ends when one loses independence or must rely on others for activities of
daily living - ANSWERSActive life expectancy
Ann is having problems keeping track of her bills and checking account. These activities
are known as - ANSWERSinstrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
Which of the following is true about depression, delirium, and dementia -
ANSWERSSymptoms can be similar across the three different conditions
In the case of regular onset AD (not early onset), which is the typical timing of the start
(onset) and progression of the disease? - ANSWERSSlow onset and slow progression
Vascular dementia is the most common form of dementia - ANSWERSFalse
An individual who has been an alcoholic for many years now exhibits memory loss at
the age of 84. This is likely due to - ANSWERSd. Wernicke-Korsakoff disease
A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease depends on - ANSWERSan autopsy
What did Craig love to do in life? - ANSWERSRun
Craig's diagnosis of AD was which of the following types? - ANSWERSEarly onset
When Craig was first diagnosed, which of the following was noticed by doctors in scans
of his brain? - ANSWERSAtrophy (shrinking) of the brain
Why did Judy say it took her awhile to pick up on Craig's symptoms of AD -
ANSWERSShe was diagnosed with breast cancer
What was the term that Judy used to refer to Craig's death - ANSWERSGraduating
And Answers 100% Correct.
According to the Osterbur article entitled "Upbeat Baby Boomers Say They're Not Old
Yet," when considering getting older, what is one of the most common worries of baby
boomers? - ANSWERSLosing their memory
According to the Osterbur article entitled "Upbeat Baby Boomers Say They're Not Old
Yet," how do most boomers rate their overall health? - ANSWERSGood to excellent
Research indicates that ___________ adults have a more ____________ view of aging
in comparison to ______________ adults, a finding that holds cross-culturally -
ANSWERSolder, positive, younger
According to the Osterbur article entitled "Building the Foundation for Active Aging," in
the media, older adults - ANSWERSAre practically invisible
No area is more susceptible to negative stereotyped attributions of aging than -
ANSWERSmemory competence
Which of the following is an example of Primary aging? - ANSWERSWrinkles
Among those 65 years old and older, which ethnic group is growing at the fastest rate in
the United States? - ANSWERSHispanic Americans
According to the Osterbur article entitled, "Long Live ... Us" an author by the name of
Howard Friedman noted that conscientious people live longer. What are the reasons
Friedman gave for this trend? - ANSWERSConscientious people tend to choose
healthier situations and relationships
From the Osterbur article entitled, "Healthy Aging in the 22nd Century", which of the
following was a focus of the article? - ANSWERSWith longer lives, people will
experience multiple cycles across time
Cellular theories suggest that there may be a limit on how often cells may divide before
dying which may partially explain aging. The shortening of telomeres may be the major
factor in this cellular theory known as - ANSWERSThe Hayflick limit
Which of the following identifies the "primary aging" process of stiffening muscles
around the eye lenses that leads to people having difficulty seeing close objects? -
ANSWERSPresbyopia
, According to Cavanaugh, which of the following is associated with hearing loss? -
ANSWERSa. Using headphones or earbuds, especially at high volume b. Decreased
cognitive functioning c. Decreased quality of life d. All of the above
Another word for heart attack is - ANSWERSMyocardial infarction
According to the article "Age-Proof Your Brain," if we only do one thing to keep our
brains young, it is - ANSWERSexercise
According to the Osterbur article entitled, "Obesity Hits More Boomers in U.S.", What is
the key to staving off mobility problems in later life? - ANSWERSPhysical activity
Changes in ________________ increase the older adults' vulnerability to infections,
viruses, and certain types of arthritis - ANSWERSthe immune system
___________ends when one loses independence or must rely on others for activities of
daily living - ANSWERSActive life expectancy
Ann is having problems keeping track of her bills and checking account. These activities
are known as - ANSWERSinstrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
Which of the following is true about depression, delirium, and dementia -
ANSWERSSymptoms can be similar across the three different conditions
In the case of regular onset AD (not early onset), which is the typical timing of the start
(onset) and progression of the disease? - ANSWERSSlow onset and slow progression
Vascular dementia is the most common form of dementia - ANSWERSFalse
An individual who has been an alcoholic for many years now exhibits memory loss at
the age of 84. This is likely due to - ANSWERSd. Wernicke-Korsakoff disease
A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease depends on - ANSWERSan autopsy
What did Craig love to do in life? - ANSWERSRun
Craig's diagnosis of AD was which of the following types? - ANSWERSEarly onset
When Craig was first diagnosed, which of the following was noticed by doctors in scans
of his brain? - ANSWERSAtrophy (shrinking) of the brain
Why did Judy say it took her awhile to pick up on Craig's symptoms of AD -
ANSWERSShe was diagnosed with breast cancer
What was the term that Judy used to refer to Craig's death - ANSWERSGraduating
