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Which of the following statements regarding the nature of cognitive change in adulthood is TRUE? |
| | A) | Most dimensions of cognition decline in late adulthood. |
| | B) | Most dimensions of cognition remain stable or improve in late adulthood. |
| | C) | Cognition is unidimensional. Thus, cognitive change tends to be "all or nothing." |
| | D) | Some dimensions of cognition decline, while others remain stable or improve. |
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If we use a computer analogy in understanding cognition, hardware is to cognitive __________ as software is to cognitive __________. |
| | A) | pragmatics; mechanics |
| | B) | mechanics; pragmatics |
| | C) | pragmatics; pragmatics |
| | D) | mechanics; mechanics |
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Which of the following dimensions tends NOT to decrease in late adulthood? |
| | A) | cognitive pragmatics |
| | B) | working memory |
| | C) | speed of processing information |
| | D) | perceptual speed |
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__________ memory is the retention of information about the where and when of life's happenings. |
| | A) | Semantic |
| | B) | Episodic |
| | C) | Implicit |
| | D) | Explicit |
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Another name for implicit memory is __________ memory. |
| | A) | declarative |
| | B) | working |
| | C) | wisdom |
| | D) | procedural |
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Which of the following is NOT a noncognitive factor influencing older adult performance on memory tasks? |
| | A) | health |
| | B) | education |
| | C) | beliefs |
| | D) | socioeconomic status |
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K. Warner Schaie's research focuses on the important links between __________ and the cognitive functioning of older adults. |
| | A) | education |
| | B) | work |
| | C) | health |
| | D) | education, work, and health |
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding work and late adulthood? |
| | A) | Today, the percentage of men over age 65 who continue to work full time is more than at the beginning of the 20th century. |
| | B) | There has been a decrease in part-time work among those in late adulthood. |
| | C) | Some individuals continue a life of strong work productivity throughout late adulthood. |
| | D) | Retirement is a 19th-century phenomenon. |
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Compared with younger workers, older workers are more likely to: |
| | A) | have higher absenteeism. |
| | B) | have more accidents. |
| | C) | report lower job satisfaction. |
| | D) | experience age-related negative stereotypes. |
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In a recent survey of baby boomers, the number one reason given for continuing work during the retirement years is: |
| | A) | to work for income. |
| | B) | to work for interest or enjoyment. |
| | C) | interest in starting a business. |
| | D) | a desire to try a different field of work. |
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__________ is a mood disorder in which the individual is deeply unhappy, demoralized, and bored. |
| | A) | Alzheimer's disease |
| | B) | Dementia |
| | C) | Major depression |
| | D) | Parkinson's disease |
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Which of the following is NOT characterized by dementia? |
| | A) | Parkinson's disease |
| | B) | Alzheimer's disease |
| | C) | Multi-infarct |
| | D) | Depression |
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Early-onset Alzheimer disease accounts for ___ of cases. |
| | A) | 20% |
| | B) | 10% |
| | C) | 50% |
| | D) | 25% |
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__________ is (are) the temporary obstruction(s) of blood vessels. |
| | A) | Tangles |
| | B) | An infarct |
| | C) | Plaques |
| | D) | An aricept |
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Regarding victimization and crime in late adulthood, developmentalists know that: |
| | A) | one-half of older adults say they have a basic fear of being a crime victim. |
| | B) | elder maltreatment is carried out primarily by family members. |
| | C) | older adults are more likely than younger adults are to be victims of a crime. |
| | D) | most of the abused elderly are abused by strangers. |
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Research demonstrates that religion helps people in late adulthood find and maintain a sense of meaningfulness and significance in life. This is an example of a __________ benefit of religion. |
| | A) | psychological |
| | B) | social |
| | C) | health |
| | D) | spiritual |
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