PSYC 140
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
MODULE 8 EXAM & EXAM REVIEW
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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:
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
MODULE 8 EXAM & EXAM REVIEW
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
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➢ Updated Module 8 Exam & Exam Review
➢ True & False Questions
➢ Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
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PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam .......................................1
PSỴC 140 Module 8 Exam Review ........................22
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:
