FAD 3220 Chapter 9 Test Questions and Correct Answers
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FAD 3220
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FAD 3220
Young Old 65 to 74 years old
Old old 75 to 84 years old
Oldest Old 85 and older
Life Expectancy currently around 79 years of age (for person born in 2012)
Ageism prejudice and discrimination directed at older people
Primary Aging also called "senescence"; universal and irreversible changes tha...
FAD 3220 Chapter 9 Test Questions and
Correct Answers
Young Old ✅65 to 74 years old
Old old ✅75 to 84 years old
Oldest Old ✅85 and older
Life Expectancy ✅currently around 79 years of age (for person born in 2012)
Ageism ✅prejudice and discrimination directed at older people
Primary Aging ✅also called "senescence"; universal and irreversible changes that, due
to genetic programming, occur as people get older
Secondary Aging ✅aging process that results from disease, health habits and other
environmental factors, and are often preventable
Skin thins and wrinkles.
Hair thins, turns gray or white.
Bones are less dense. ✅What are some physical changes during Late Adulthood?
The Respiratory system is less efficient; Digestive system produces less digestive juice;
Heart rhythm becomes slower and more irregular ✅What are some internal changes
during Late Adulthood?
Peripheral Slowing Hypothesis ✅peripheral nervous system becomes less efficient
with age
Generalized Slowing Hypothesis ✅processing in all parts of the nervous system,
including the brain, is less efficient
They need more light to see, more sensitive to glare, trouble locating and reading signs;
cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and Glaucoma can all occur ✅What are
some issues with sensory functioning, regarding vision?
Higher pitched frequencies; hearing loss can have negative effects on social activities
and can hasten cognitive decline ✅What are some issues with sensory functioning,
regarding hearing?
, Changes in sensitivity can result in food tasting bland ✅What are some issues with
sensory functioning, regarding Taste and Smell?
Arthritis and hypertension; heart disease, cancer and stroke ✅What are some common
physical disorders?
Major depression, medication-induced disorders and dementia ✅What are some
common psychological and mental disorders?
Major Neurocognitive Disorder (dementia) ✅covers several diseases, each of which
includes serious memory loss accompanied by declines in other mental functioning
Alzheimer's Disease ✅progressive brain disorder that produces loss of memory and
confusion, and can lead to death.
Forgetfulness, confusion, unable to speak or recognize family, lose voluntary control of
muscles.
Protein beta amyloid precursor protein goes awry, creating large clumps of cells that
trigger inflation and deterioration of nerve cells, resulting in brain shrinkage and neuron
death.
Genetics, diet, blood pressure, viruses, hormone imbalances
No cure, only treatments for symptoms.
Genetic Programming Theories ✅our body's DNA genetic code contains a built-in time
limit for the reproduction of human cells
Wear-and-tear theories ✅mechanical functions of the body simply wear out with age
Fluid intelligence decline with age
Crystallized intelligence remains the same or improves
Cognitive declines are minimal until about 80
Significant differences between individuals
Environmental and cultural factors play a role. ✅What did a recent study by Schaie say
about intelligence in Late Adulthood?
Semantic Memory ✅general knowledge and facts; unaffected by age
Implicit Memories ✅about info not consciously aware; unaffected by age
Episodic Memory ✅specific life experiences; declines with age
Pollyanna principle ✅pleasant memories are more likely to be recalled
Autobiographical memory ✅Recall of material that "fits" current self-view
Particular periods of life are remembered more easily than others
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