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PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers 100% Verified.
Primary aging - Answer✔Genetically influenced and thought to be unavoidable
Secondary aging - Answer✔Aging that is not inevitable. It is a result of the choices we make and
environmental exposure. ex. smoking and frequent sun exposure
"Wear and tear" theory - Answer✔According to this theory, time and exertion is the enemy. As
we get older, we simply wear out. However, this doesn't take into account that the body repairs
itself under normal circumstances.
Cellular theories of aging - Answer✔We age because our cells age, and they reach a point
where they no longer divide. This is when we have trouble responding to injury, illness, and
stress.
Hayflick limit - Answer✔The number of times a cell can divide before it cannot divide anymore.
Doesn't necessarily limit one's lifespan.
Free radical theory - Answer✔We gradually accumulate free radical cellular damage which
leads to DNA mutation. (cancers, diabetes, etc.)
Apoptosis - Answer✔Cell suicide! Cells die and make way for new cells. Too much: Alzheimer's,
ALS, etc.
Programmed cell death theories - Answer✔Aging-related disruptions to PCD are connected
with inflammation, immune functioning, and normal heart aging
Parkinson's disease - Answer✔May cause a neurocognitive disorder. Symptoms include anxiety,
depression, hallucinations, and personality changes.
Cognitive declines due to vascular disease - Answer✔Due to a cerebrovascular event such as a
stroke. Risk factors include hypertension, smoking, obesity and any factors that contribute to
cerebrovascular disease.
Traumatic brain injury - Answer✔can result in cognitive impairment such as difficulty
concentrating and slowed processing.
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PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers 100% Verified.
Primary aging - Answer✔Genetically influenced and thought to be unavoidable
Secondary aging - Answer✔Aging that is not inevitable. It is a result of the choices we make and
environmental exposure. ex. smoking and frequent sun exposure
"Wear and tear" theory - Answer✔According to this theory, time and exertion is the enemy. As
we get older, we simply wear out. However, this doesn't take into account that the body repairs
itself under normal circumstances.
Cellular theories of aging - Answer✔We age because our cells age, and they reach a point
where they no longer divide. This is when we have trouble responding to injury, illness, and
stress.
Hayflick limit - Answer✔The number of times a cell can divide before it cannot divide anymore.
Doesn't necessarily limit one's lifespan.
Free radical theory - Answer✔We gradually accumulate free radical cellular damage which
leads to DNA mutation. (cancers, diabetes, etc.)
Apoptosis - Answer✔Cell suicide! Cells die and make way for new cells. Too much: Alzheimer's,
ALS, etc.
Programmed cell death theories - Answer✔Aging-related disruptions to PCD are connected
with inflammation, immune functioning, and normal heart aging
Parkinson's disease - Answer✔May cause a neurocognitive disorder. Symptoms include anxiety,
depression, hallucinations, and personality changes.
Cognitive declines due to vascular disease - Answer✔Due to a cerebrovascular event such as a
stroke. Risk factors include hypertension, smoking, obesity and any factors that contribute to
cerebrovascular disease.
Traumatic brain injury - Answer✔can result in cognitive impairment such as difficulty
concentrating and slowed processing.
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