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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is the time in middle age when a woman begins to have less and less frequent menstrual cycles, eventually leading to no menstrual cycles at all. | Menopause |
| During this time the production of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone drops considerably. Menopause may also occur when a woman has a hysterectomy which surgically removes the uterus. | Menopause |
| Big Five personality traits: | Extroversion ,Agreeableness ,Conscientiousness ,Neuroticism ,Openness |
| is the tendency to be outgoing, assertive, and active. | Extroversion |
| is the tendency to be kind and helpful | Agreeableness |
| is the tendency to be organized, deliberate, and conforming | Conscientiousness |
| is the tendency to be anxious, moody, and self-punishing | Neuroticism |
| is the tendency to be imaginative, curious, artistic, and willing to have new experiences | Openness |
| is the person in the family who takes primary responsibility to coordinate family gatherings, to remember birthdays, anniversaries and other dates important to the family, and basically to keeping in touch with others in the family | kinkeeper |
| Someone suffering from ____ has had an irrevocable loss of intellectual functioning. This may manifest itself in loss of memory, impaired judgment, or decline in ability to solve problems. | dementia |
| All people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease suffer from dementia, but not all people with dementia have ______. | Alzheimer’s |
| A _______is a group of people who form relationships with an individual through which they guide and socialize that person as he or she moves through life. | social convoy |
| What one organ system shows significant effects of aging? | sexual-reproductive |
| The first visible signs of senescence are: | wrinkles |
| The second visible signs of senescence are | graying hair |
| In the aging brain there are | fewer neurons and synapses |
| the failure to conceive a child after a year or more of intercourse without contraception | Infertility |
| Men take ________ as many months to impregnate a woman when they are over 45 as when they are under 25. | five times |
| Which of the following refers to a procedure where one sperm is inserted into one ovum | ICSI |
| is the technique of letting fertilization of the male and female gametes (sperm and egg) occur outside the female body. | In vitro fertilization (IVF) |
| is a general term referring to methods used to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means. | Assisted reproductive technology (ART) |
| _____refers to the cessation of menstruation | Menopause |
| The lower testosterone levels of older men leads to: | reduced sexual desire |
| Compared to men, women live:___years longer. | 5 |
| ____is a gradual physical decline that occurs with age | Senescence |
| Which of the following occurs to everyone over time? a. increased blood pressure b. increased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol c. decreased levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol d. decreased blood pressure | increased blood pressure |
| What do the first visible age-related changes involve | skin |
| Hearing is most acute at age: | 10 |
| Physicians recommend that would-be fathers try to conceive before age: | 40. |
| __________ of all IVF cycles produce a pregnancy. | Two-thirds Two-thirds |
| The average age of menopause is | 51 |
| Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been shown to: | reduce osteoporosis |
| a drop in testosterone levels seen in older men | Andropause |
| A nation's social clock influences the: a. environment. b. age of marriage and first birth. c. health of individuals. d. size of cities. | age of marriage and first birth |
| A midlife crisis could be defined as a: a. period of unusual anxiety. b. sudden transformation. c. time for radical reexamination. d. All of these answers are correct. | All of these answers are correct |
| The most influential factor that appears to shape a person's personality is: a. culture. b. adult experiences. c. genes. d. parenting styles. | genes. |
| es, a computer salesman, coaches youth soccer, coordinates a Neighborhood Watch group, and cycles with his bike club. His personality clusters high in: | extroversion |
| A group of people who provide encouragement and guidance and meet one's social needs throughout life is called a: | social convoy |
| A risk for major disease, premature aging, and death is: | a large allostatic load |
| Age affects a marriage in that: | those who marry between ages 25 and 40 are more likely to be pleased with their marriages than adults at other ages are. |
| An "empty nest" is: a. characterized by marital sadness. b. when one of the married partners decides to live elsewhere. c. often a happy time for a couple. d. having less time together. | often a happy time for a couple |
| Responding to the emotions of others is an important task of: a. kinkeeping. b. work. c. caregiving. d. one's personality. | caregiving |
| According to Erikson, the chief expression of adult generativity is: | parenting |
| The idea that stages of life and the behaviors accompanying them are set by social standards represents | the social clock |
| Extensive research on personality supports the general belief that: | there are five basic clusters of personality traits |
| The most supportive members of a social convoy are: a. friends. b. parents. c. spouses. d. siblings. | friends |
| Allostatic load refers to the | combined burden of stress and disease that one endures |
| International research indicates that married people have | slightly higher levels of happiness than single persons have |
| An adult expresses generativity by: a. caring for others, such as young children. b. working at an assembly-line job that is unfulfilling. c. watching TV six hours a day. d. walking a mile every day. | caring for others, such as young children |
| Toni cares for her elderly mother and helps her daughter, who is newly divorced. It could be best said that she: | represents the sandwich generation |
| One who encourages intergenerational caregiving is called a: | kinkeeper |
| ______ is the multidisciplinary study of old age. | Gerontology |
| The largest group of older adults is the: a. young-old. b. old-old. c. oldest-old. d. youngest-old. | young-old |
| What term is used to refer to the universal changes that happen with senescence? a. primary aging b. secondary aging c. normative senescence d. average senescence | primary aging |
| Compression of morbidity" refers to | a shortening of the time spent in illness before death |
| For humans, the maximum life span is approximately __________ years. a. 108 b. 116 c. 122 d. 135 | 122 |
| Hayflick believes that the Hayflick limit is caused by: a. aging. b. inevitable errors in transcription. c. lengthening telomeres. d. reduced levels of telomerase. | inevitable errors in transcription |
| gerontology focuses on __________. | increasing quality of life |
| The fastest-growing age group is the: a. centenarians. b. baby boomers. c. millenniums. d. octenarians. | centenarians |
| The ___________ are dependent, at risk for illness and injury. a. young-old b. old-old c. oldest-old d. old-old and oldest-old | oldest-old |
| In general, the ___________ are age 60 to 75. a. young-old b. old-old c. oldest-old d. old-old and oldest-old | young-old |
| The types of aging changes related to particular conditions or illnesses that can be prevented are referred to as: a. primary aging. b. secondary aging. c. tertiary aging. d. senescence. | secondary aging. |
| The oldest, most logical theory of aging is: a. wear and tear. b. cellular accidents. c. cellular error. d. the decline of the immune system. | wear and tear |
| Since 1900, the average life expectancy in the United States has increased by about ____ years. a. 20 b. 25 c. 30 d. 35 | 30 |
| the number of times a human cell is capable of dividing | The Hayflick limit |
| Hypertension, diabetes, and emphysema contribute to _____________. a. secondary aging. b. primary aging. c. cognitive stability. d. None of these answers is correct. | secondary aging. |
| Dementia is: a. caused by more than 70 different diseases, one of which is Alzheimer's disease. b. characterized by mental confusion and forgetfulness. c. sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease. d. All of these answers are correct. | All of these answers are correct |
| The greatest risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease is: a. gender. b. ethnicity. c. age. d. having the gene ApoE2. | age |
| The stage of Alzheimer's that includes generalized confusion and deficits in concentration and short-term memory is the: a. first stage. b. second stage. c. third stage. d. fourth stage | second stage |
| During which stage of Alzheimer's disease does memory loss become dangerous for the adult? a. fifth stage b. fourth stage c. third stage d. second stage | third stage |
| Alzheimer's disease is characterized by: a. acute, severe memory loss/confusion that disappears in hours or days. b. senile psychosis. c. the proliferation of plaques & tangles in the cerebral cortex. d. less-than-normal amts of beta-amyloid | the proliferation of plaques and tangles in the cerebral cortex. |
| Blockage of a blood vessel in the brain that keeps sufficient oxygen from getting into the brain tissue is a result of: a. Parkinson's disease. b. Alzheimer's disease. c. delirium. d. transient ischemic attacks. | transient ischemic attacks. |
| The most common type of subcortical dementia results from: a. Huntington's disease. b. Parkinson's disease. c. multiple sclerosis. d. Alzheimer's disease. | Parkinson's disease |
| Older adults seeking to integrate their unique experiences with their vision of community is the definition of: | integrity versus despair. |
| An excess of _________ allows people to experience serious doubts about themselves and their beliefs. a. accommodation b. assimilation c. role confusion d. All of the answers are correct | accommodation |
| Volunteering results in: a. enthusiastic and inspired older adults. b. more involvement with friends and religious organizations. c. meeting needs for social interaction and appreciation. d. All of the answers are correct | All of the answers are correct |
| Friends, family members, and acquaintances who move through life with an individual are called a: a. social convoy. b. social convenience. c. group of support. d. life journey. | social convoy. |
| What is another age realted physical decline other than skin and hair | vision and hearing |
| infertility in the US is about ___% in one yr | 15 |
| what is the peak fortility age in females | 25 |
| what is the peak fertility age in male | 30 |
| what is the #1 cause of infertility in females | failure to ovulate |
| what is the #1 cause of infertility in males | low sperm count |
| the cause of most infertility other than ovulations is due to | age |
| what is a physiological reason for infertility in woman | PID |
| what is the first physical sign of menopause | shorter menstral |
| what is the second physical sign of menapause | irregular menstral |
| in early adulthood, ppl chose to settle down in lifestyle and social context is called | ecological niche |
| what is erikson stage 7 (25-64) | Generativity vs Stagnation |
| if you have a strong sense of creativity, success, and of having "made a mark" you develop__and are concerned with the next generation | generativity |
| adults that do not feel this develop a sense of ___, are self-absorbed, feel little connection to others, and generally offer little to society | stagnation |
| what is erikson stage 8 (65+) | Ego Integrity vs Despair |
| -this entails facing the ending of life, and accepting successes and failures, ageing, and loss. People develop ____and accept their lives if they succeed, | ego integrity |
| -those who do not feel a sense of ___and dread their death; it's too late to change their lives | despair |
| what is called the universal irrisistable physical chgs | primary aging |
| the___suffer loss of body mind or cocial support | old old |
| the__make up the largest grp of older adults | yound old |
| the___are dependant and at risk for illness | oldest old |
| average life span for males is | 76 |
| average life span for females | 81 |
| at some point our dna shuts down growth promoting genes and turns on age promoting genes | genetic clock |
| what is the name of the increase in the # of cell mutations | cellular aging |
| what produces errors in cell maintenance | oxygen free radicals |
| what slows down the hit rate of oxygen free radicals | antioxidants |
| k warner schaie conducted what test | ppl with diff ages in 5 primary abilities |
| what are the k warner scheai abilities | verbal, word, reasoning, # ability, spacial orientation |
| out of the five, which one declines the most | spacial orientation |
| whis is irrecersible loss of intellectual funct caused by organic brain damage or disease | dementia |
| what are the three symptoms of dementia | impaired memory,judgement,prob solve |
| what are the five stages of dementia | 5mute 4fulltimecare 3forgot to eat 2confused where lunch went 1 forgot name of nurse |
| the final stage in which older adults intergate their expeirences w vision of community | eriksons interfity vs despair |
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