Liberty University PSYC 210 Quiz 7

Liberty University PSYC 210 Quiz 7 Question 1 2 out of 2 points In which region of the world do men typically live longer than women? Selected Answer: Question 2 2 out of 2 points The term used to describe how long members of a specific population might live (considers social, physical, and cultural factors): Selected Answer: Question 3 2 out of 2 points COPD is most often caused by Selected Answer: Question 4 2 out of 2 points We are genetically programmed by biology/genetics to age at a certain pace. This statement would be supported by this theory of aging: Selected Answer: Question 5 0 out of 2 points This theory suggests that there is a biological and genetic limit to how long we can live. Selected Answer: Question 6 0 out of 2 points The term used to describe the number of years we can expect any one person to live. Selected Answer: Question 7 0 out of 2 points The most common form of cancer in adults is: Selected Answer: Question 8 0 out of 2 points The Seattle Longitudinal Study states that during middle adulthood we reach the highest level of functioning in all of the following areas EXCEPT: Selected Answer: Question 9 2 out of 2 points Sternberg emphasized that ________ is vital to overall competency. Selected Answer: Question 10 0 out of 2 points In this stage of memory we encode information (storing it for use at a later time). Selected Answer: Question 11 2 out of 2 points Horn and Hofer refer to the ability to use knowledge, experience, vocabulary, and verbal memory as: Selected Answer: Question 12 0 out of 2 points The storage of motor skills or habits. These can often be retrieved without conscious effort. Selected Answer: Question 13 2 out of 2 points The Information Processing Model of memory explains how the human brain works by comparing it to a/an: Selected Answer: Question 14 2 out of 2 points Horn and Hofer refer to the ability to see relationships, use abstract reasoning, and analyze information as: Selected Answer: Question 15 2 out of 2 points The "Big Five" traits appear to be universal (applicable to all cultures) because they are based on _________ factors. Selected Answer: Question 16 2 out of 2 points When job satisfaction relies on gaining pleasure out of one’s work, motivation is based on: Selected Answer: Question 17 2 out of 2 points Approximately _____% of older adults will live in an institutionalized setting (such as a senior care facility). Selected Answer: Question 18 2 out of 2 points When studying personality traits, researchers have found that high levels of this trait are associated with a longer lifespan. Selected Answer: Question 19 2 out of 2 points The term used to describe one’s assessment of his or her ability to complete tasks and accomplish goals. Selected Answer: Question 20 2 out of 2 points Only 50% of marriages in the United States will remain intact (avoiding divorce). Selected Answer: Question 21 2 out of 2 points Levy, Slade, Kunkel & Kasl (2002) found that people who had an optimistic view of aging lived an additional ______ years when compared with those with a negative view of aging. Selected Answer: Question 22 2 out of 2 points According to Wink and Dillon, spirituality becomes increasingly important as individuals age. Selected Answer: Question 23 2 out of 2 points Religious practice has a positive impact on physical and mental health. Selected Answer: Question 24 2 out of 2 points Mental health benefits derived from spirituality are based solely on the support individuals receive as members of a faith community. Selected Answer: Question 25 2 out of 2 points Within the Christian faith, spirituality is based on one's relationship with Jesus Christ. Selected Answer: Question 26 Needs Grading Howard Gardner identified eight types of intelligence. Name and provide a one-sentence description for three of these. Selected Answer: Response Feedback: [None Given] Question 27 Needs Grading Our textbook discusses several ideas that may slow down or prevent dementia. Please identify and briefly describe two of these strategies. Selected Answer: