Question 1

With age, the parts of the brain that shrink the most are the _____ and the hippocampus.

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Question 2

The processing component through which current, conscious mental activity occurs is _____ memory.

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Question 3

Abraham Maslow maintains that older adults are _____ to reach self-actualization.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-actualization is the highest level of personal growth that can be attained when all lower level needs are fulfilled. Older adults, having lived longer and experienced more, may have a better understanding of themselves and their place in the world, making them more likely to reach self-actualization.

Question 4

When older people suspect that their memories are declining, _____ may cause further impairment.

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Question 5

A 2013 study of extraordinarily creative people has found that in their 70s, 80s, and 90s, these people _____.

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The study found that extraordinarily creative individuals remain as focused, efficient, and committed as they have been earlier in life even in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. Option A is incorrect because the study found that they do not lose their creativity. Option B is also incorrect because the study did not find any evidence to suggest that they become more competitive or focused on their status in their chosen fields. Option D is incorrect because there is no evidence that they believe age impairs the quality of their work.

Question 6

Senescence reduces the production of _____, including glutamate, acetylcholine, serotonin, and especially dopamine.

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Question 7

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with wisdom?

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Quick problem-solving is associated with intelligence, but not necessarily wisdom. Wisdom involves a more complex understanding of situations, including their emotional and ethical dimensions, and may involve taking longer to arrive at a solution.

Question 8

Nelma is a healthy 70-year-old who would like to learn to play video games with her grandson. According to research on learning late in life, Nelma _____.

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According to research on learning late in life, older adults can learn new skills if they begin at the easiest level and practice regularly. Therefore, Nelma could learn to play video games if she follows this approach.

Question 9

All the following are true about learning late in life EXCEPT that _____.

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Learning new skills is possible at any age with practice and targeted training.

Question 10

Adults with more _____ are likely to keep their minds active, and that protects intellect.

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Question 11

In order for information to register in the memory, it must cross the _____, the divide between what is sensed and what is not sensed.

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Question 12

Memory and retrieval strategies, selective attention, and rules or strategies for problem solving are _____ processes.

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Question 13

According to Erik Erikson, which does NOT characterize self-actualization?

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In Erikson's theory, self-actualization is characterized by a sense of completeness and fulfillment in one's life, which typically involves spiritual understanding, engagement in artistic pursuits, and philosophical reflection. However, a longing for a secure and stable home is not specifically related to self-actualization.

Question 14

Dorothy has began keeping a detailed journal that includes stories of her childhood and early adulthood. She plans to pass her journal down to her grandchildren as a family history so that they can know her in a more intimate way. Her journal is known as "_____."

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Keeping a detailed journal that includes stories of one's childhood and early adulthood for the purpose of passing it down to future generations as a family history is known as a life review.

Question 15

A challenge faced by researchers who want to see whether wisdom increases with age is that _____.

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The definition of wisdom varies by culture, which presents a challenge for researchers who want to study whether wisdom increases with age because different cultures may value and define wisdom differently. This can make it difficult to compare and generalize findings across cultures. While the other options may also pose some challenges for studying wisdom in older adults, they are not the primary issue of variability in cultural definitions of wisdom.

Question 16

Real-life situations, such as drivers reacting more slowly to hazards if they are in a conversation or bilingual speakers taking a moment if they must switch from one language to another, illustrate the concept of "_____."

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Question 17

According to the text, the fact that many older people begin to demonstrate an interest in painting, music, or woodworking supports the idea that older people _____.

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The text mentions that many older people begin to demonstrate an interest in activities related to the arts, such as painting, music, or woodworking. This suggests that older people may be developing an appreciation for the aesthetic, rather than simply being bored or losing interest in socializing. The text does not mention anything about older people having a drive for power and prestige, so choice C is incorrect. Similarly, there is no evidence in the text to support choice D, that older people become less interested in being with other people.

Question 18

Regarding brain development, research reveals that _____ grow with new experiences as well as with antidepressants.

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Question 19

_____ can disrupt the flow of oxygen to the brain and cause cognitive loss.

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Untreated diabetes can lead to high blood sugar levels, which can cause damage to blood vessels and disrupt blood flow to the brain. This can result in cognitive loss and other neurological issues. Pregnancy, exercise, and lipids do not directly disrupt the flow of oxygen to the brain.

Question 20

Erik Erikson calls elders "_____," because he believes they are both aware of changes between generations and have a broad view of the human experience.

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Erik Erikson calls elders "social witnesses" because he believes they have a broad view of the human experience and are aware of changes between generations, allowing them to serve as witnesses to social change. The terms "keepers of the flame" and "cognitively superior" are not used by Erikson, and while self-actualization may be a goal for individuals of all ages, it is not directly related to Erikson's concept of elders as social witnesses.

Quiz 24: Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development