PSYC 140
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
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PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam
70 year old Aaron sometimes has trouble finding the word that he
wants when speaking with others. Is this most likely a sign of
Alzheimer's disease or an age-related change?
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. age-related changes
Answer:
B. age-related changes
Max isn't sure how to help his 70 year old father. in the past year, his
father spent $4,000 on As seen on TV products that he never uses.
Max's father used to be very careful with his money. Now, Max is
concerned over his father's financial judgement. Is Max's father's
behavior most likely a sign of Alzheimer's disease or an
age-related change?
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. age-related changed
Answer:
,A. Alzheimer's disease
identify the most likely type of neurocognitive disorder indicated by
these symptoms and situations
Vera began drinking heavily in her early 20s. she continued this
pattern throughout her life and is now in her 70s. She has been
hospitalized with liver disease. prior to this hospitalization, her
children noticed some that she's been having trouble dressing herself
and is exhibiting some marked forgetfulness
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. vascular disease
C. Parkinson's disease
D. prion disease
E. substance/medication induced
F. traumatic brain injury
Answer:
E. substance/medication induced
T/F: Alzheimer's does not affect people who are in their 40s
Answer:
False
For the following example, indicate which stage of Elizabeth Kubler-
Ross's stage theory is being depicted:
Jen knows that her loved one is no longer suffering and is
encouraged when she thinks of that
A. depression
B. denial
C. acceptance
D. bargaining
E. anger
Answer:
, C. acceptance
which of the following is the best summary of selective optimization
with compensation theory?
A. older adults should remain as active as possible
B. older adults should remain active, but be wise in choosing safe
activities that they can engage in long-term
C. older adults should cut back on all strenuous activities
D. it is not important to consider how active older adults should be
Answer:
B. older adults should remain active, but be wise in choosing safe activities
that they can engage in long-term
T/F: in most modern industrialized societies, death is defined as the
cessation of higher cortical processes
Answer:
False
Who typically live longer: women or men?
Answer:
Women
Describe 2 typical symptoms observed in the final stages of
Alzheimer's Disease.
Answer:
[Teacher's Note]: 3 pts for reasons: Unable to walk, speak, engage in basic
life activities
During middle stages, trouble with self-care and independence, forgetting
family members' names, gait problems.
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
MODULE 8 EXAM & EXAM REVIEW
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
Portage Learning
Inside you will get:
Updated Module 8 Exam & Exam Review
True & False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
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,Table of Contents
PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam .......................................2
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PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam
70 year old Aaron sometimes has trouble finding the word that he
wants when speaking with others. Is this most likely a sign of
Alzheimer's disease or an age-related change?
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. age-related changes
Answer:
B. age-related changes
Max isn't sure how to help his 70 year old father. in the past year, his
father spent $4,000 on As seen on TV products that he never uses.
Max's father used to be very careful with his money. Now, Max is
concerned over his father's financial judgement. Is Max's father's
behavior most likely a sign of Alzheimer's disease or an
age-related change?
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. age-related changed
Answer:
,A. Alzheimer's disease
identify the most likely type of neurocognitive disorder indicated by
these symptoms and situations
Vera began drinking heavily in her early 20s. she continued this
pattern throughout her life and is now in her 70s. She has been
hospitalized with liver disease. prior to this hospitalization, her
children noticed some that she's been having trouble dressing herself
and is exhibiting some marked forgetfulness
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. vascular disease
C. Parkinson's disease
D. prion disease
E. substance/medication induced
F. traumatic brain injury
Answer:
E. substance/medication induced
T/F: Alzheimer's does not affect people who are in their 40s
Answer:
False
For the following example, indicate which stage of Elizabeth Kubler-
Ross's stage theory is being depicted:
Jen knows that her loved one is no longer suffering and is
encouraged when she thinks of that
A. depression
B. denial
C. acceptance
D. bargaining
E. anger
Answer:
, C. acceptance
which of the following is the best summary of selective optimization
with compensation theory?
A. older adults should remain as active as possible
B. older adults should remain active, but be wise in choosing safe
activities that they can engage in long-term
C. older adults should cut back on all strenuous activities
D. it is not important to consider how active older adults should be
Answer:
B. older adults should remain active, but be wise in choosing safe activities
that they can engage in long-term
T/F: in most modern industrialized societies, death is defined as the
cessation of higher cortical processes
Answer:
False
Who typically live longer: women or men?
Answer:
Women
Describe 2 typical symptoms observed in the final stages of
Alzheimer's Disease.
Answer:
[Teacher's Note]: 3 pts for reasons: Unable to walk, speak, engage in basic
life activities
During middle stages, trouble with self-care and independence, forgetting
family members' names, gait problems.
