Psychology of aging
The "sexual revolution" in the 1960s is an example of a Normative history graded event
______can help prevent, or delay the onset several chronic conditions Regular moderate exercise
Which of the following statements about ethnic differences in specific age life expectancy is true? At birth, ethnic individuals have a longer life expectancy than European Americans
According to Anstey, Lord, Hennesey, Mitchell, Mill and Sanden (2005), “We investigated whether improving visual function with cataract surgery would also improve neuropsychological performance among healthy older adults” (p. 632). “Participants passing the screening stage were randomized to either an intervention or control arm. Randomization was conducted by drawing lots” (p. 634). This study used a(n) _______ research design Experimental
Which of the following statements is true of the population over the age of 65? The fastest growing segment of the entire U.S. population is the over-85 group.
A very commonly used design in adult development and aging research is the extreme age design ("young" v. "old"). Which of the following is a limitation of this type of study? The measures may not mean the same thing across age groups and may not be valid
For a number of reasons, including changes in the immune system, older adults have a greater risk of contracting ____ than other age groups. 15% of new cases occur among older adults
Lymphoma
Researchers have found that this form of exercise can reduce an older adult's chance of falling and improve balance
Tai Chi
The most common chronic physical condition with advancing age is
Osteoarthritis
Plasticity means that you can teach an old dog new tricks
True
Screening for cancer is less important with each year of life since older people can't put up with aggressive treatment
False
People who actively travel, participate in civic organizations or are involved in church activities tend to live longer.
True
______can help prevent, or delay the onset several chronic conditions Regular moderate exercise
Which of the following statements about ethnic differences in specific age life expectancy is true? At birth, ethnic individuals have a longer life expectancy than European Americans
According to Anstey, Lord, Hennesey, Mitchell, Mill and Sanden (2005), “We investigated whether improving visual function with cataract surgery would also improve neuropsychological performance among healthy older adults” (p. 632). “Participants passing the screening stage were randomized to either an intervention or control arm. Randomization was conducted by drawing lots” (p. 634). This study used a(n) _______ research design Experimental
Which of the following statements is true of the population over the age of 65? The fastest growing segment of the entire U.S. population is the over-85 group.
A very commonly used design in adult development and aging research is the extreme age design ("young" v. "old"). Which of the following is a limitation of this type of study? The measures may not mean the same thing across age groups and may not be valid
For a number of reasons, including changes in the immune system, older adults have a greater risk of contracting ____ than other age groups. 15% of new cases occur among older adults
Lymphoma
Researchers have found that this form of exercise can reduce an older adult's chance of falling and improve balance
Tai Chi
The most common chronic physical condition with advancing age is
Osteoarthritis
Plasticity means that you can teach an old dog new tricks
True
Screening for cancer is less important with each year of life since older people can't put up with aggressive treatment
False
People who actively travel, participate in civic organizations or are involved in church activities tend to live longer.
True