Learning curve 14a

six

About one in _____ adults over 65 meets current guidelines for muscle-strengthening exercises.

selective optimization with compensation

After individuals divorce, some single elders consider sexual relationships a thing of the past, some cohabit, some begin living apart together and some remarry. This is known as _____, where each person chooses whether and how to be sexual.

are expected to "act their age."

Ageism is a type of prejudice in which people:

twice as

As compared with women, men are _____ likely to lose hearing during adulthood.

16

By the year 2050, it is estimated that people over age 65 will make up _____ of the world's population.

not everyone develops it.

Cardiovascular disease is considered secondary aging because:

80

Christopher is 73 years old. According to the text, approximately _____ percent of other males his age reported being sexually active.

morbidity

Compression of _____ refers to a shortening of the time spent in illness before death.

the Hayflick limit.

Dr. Thompson believes that, with each cellular change and duplication over time, our telomeres become shorter at the end of each chromosome until the telomere is gone and there is a loss of molecular fidelity, which leads to aging and eventual death. Dr. Thompson is a proponent of:

cellular aging

Dr. Washington believes that aging is a product of how molecules are damaged over time due to environmental stress and toxins. Dr. Washington is a proponent of:

cellular aging.

Dr. Washington believes that aging is a product of how molecules are damaged over time due to environmental stress and toxins. Dr. Washington is a proponent of:

stereotype threat.

If elderly people fear that they are losing their minds because of the belief that old age inevitably brings dementia, that fear may undermine their cognitive competence. This is referred to as:

more people younger than Victoria.

In 2015, Renee turned 64 and her granddaughter, Victoria, turned 15. According to United Nations predictions, there were:

cuddling, kissing, and other means

In late adulthood, sexual intercourse becomes less frequent than it was earlier, often stopping completely. Nonetheless, sexual satisfaction in long-term relationships increases past middle age. How can this be?

35; 56

In the United States, only _____ percent of those over age 64 meet the recommended guidelines for aerobic exercise compared with _____ percent for adults aged 18 to 44.

older

Individuals in _____ adulthood spend the greatest proportion of time in bed awake.

adolescence

Individuals in _____ have the MOST motor-vehicle accidents.

may slow aging.

It has been demonstrated that calorie restriction:

compensate for

Many elderly drivers _____ the process of aging by driving slower and reducing driving in the dark.

kissing and hugging

Nikolas and Andrea are both 85 years old, have been married for over 50 years, and are extremely happy in their long-lasting relationship. According to the text, which behavior(s) would likely predict their happiness?

15

One study of five nations found that _____ percent of Europeans older than 75 ride their bicycles every day.

10

Only about _____ percent of adults 65 or older see well without glasses.

wear-and-tear

Phil is 60 years old and has been an avid runner for 40 years. Recently, he has had to have both of his knees replaced and swimming is now his main form of exercise. Phil's case provides support for the _____ theory of aging.

macular degeneration.

Roberta is in her late 80s and recently has noticed that some letters or words seem to be missing when she reads the newspaper. Based on this symptom, it is possible that Roberta may suffer from:

elderspeak

Speech used with older adults with simple and short sentences spoken at a slow pace is referred to as:

genetic clock

The _____ is a purported mechanism in the DNA of cells that regulates the aging process by triggering hormonal changes and controlling cellular reproduction and repair.

cellular-aging

The _____ theory focuses on how molecules and cells are damaged over time.

wear-and-tear

The fact that women who have not had children live longer than others with the same health habits is consistent with which theory of aging?

rat B should live longer than rat A.

Two rats from the same genetic strain are placed in the exact same environments. Rat A receives the typical caloric intake for a rat of its size and breed. Rat B is on the same diet as rat A, but its caloric intake is 30 percent lower. According the latest studies on calorie restriction:

under 19

Which age group has the MOST motor-vehicle accidents?

slower speech

Which is a feature of elderspeak?

primary

While it does not directly cause disease, _____ aging makes disease more likely.

Osteoporosis

_____ refers to a condition in which the bones become fragile creating a greater risk of bone fractures.