Dev Psyc Test

DEV PSYC TEST #7
If you live without a catastrophic illness (cardiac arrest, stroke, etc.) before age 50, your life
expectancies by gender are:
Female-93 yrs. Old
Male-87 yrs. Old—men die sooner because of anger. They stuff up their feelings and that leads
to health problems (heart attacks, hypertension, stomach ulcers, etc.)
People born in the world: 49% are male, 51% are female
ADLS: Activities of Daily Life, comprised of eating, bathing, toileting, walking, and dressing.
IADLS: Instrumental Activities of Daily Life, which require some intellectual competence and
forethought such as paying bills, shopping, and so forth.
Dementia refers to severely impaired thinking, memory, or problem solving ability. It can occur
before old age and is not an inevitable development even among the very old.
Stage 1. General forgetfulness—more than normal
Stage 2. Much more confusion/no concentration/losing short-term memory/personality
changes
Stage 3. Total, constant care necessary/don’t even know who close family are
Alzheimer’s Disease
70% of dementia victims have Alzheimer’s.
Onset during middle age is usually characterized by rapid progression (3-5 years.)
Onset in late adulthood is marked by a more gradual development of symptoms, often taking as
long as 10 years to become full-blown.
No medications known that will reverse the effects of dementia. If caught very early in stage
one, some meds can slow it considerably.
TEN WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
1. Cannot remember recent events
2. Difficulty with familiar tasks
3. Problems with language
4. Confusion about time & place
5. Poor or weak judgment
6. Problems with abstract thinking
7. Misplacing things
8. Changes in mood & behavior
9. Personality changes
10. Loss of initiative
MULTI-INFARCT DEMENTIA (MID)

15% of all dementia is MID (often referred to as a stroke)
15% of other dementia is Parkinson’s Disease, Down Syndrome, Huntington’s Disease, Pick’s
Disease, brain tumors, and AIDS.
Dimensions of Psychological Well-Being in Adulthood (Ryff)
1. Self-acceptance
2. Positive Relationships with Others
3. Autonomy
4. Environmental Mastery (IADLS, not something you always have control over)
5. Purpose in Life
6. Personal Growth
When a parent must be cared for, the order of responsibility is usually 1st daughter > middle
daughter(s) > last daughter > daughter-in-law > son.
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1. Which of the following has been most instrumental in increasing life expectancy?
i. Immunizations and improved treatment of infection illnesses.
2. What is the functional impact of age-associated losses in taste and smell?
i. Foods must be spiced more heavily to yield the same flavor.
3. Which of the following is true of osteoporosis?
i. It can affect both men and women.
4. Which of the following is true of sexuality among older people?
i. Viable sperm continue to be produced even very late in life.
5. Which theory of aging suggests that aging is a result of build-up of unstable molecules?
i. Free radical
6. Which of the following is the best example of pathological aging?
i. Rheumatoid arthritis.
7. Which of the following is true?
i. Alcohol consumption, even at low levels, can be risky for the elderly.
8. Which of the following is true of memory function with aging?
i. Age-related losses in prospective memory depend on the importance of the to-be-
completed task.
9. Which of the following is true of language in late adulthood?
i. Hearing loss can contribute to difficulty in following conversations.
10. Which of the following is true of interpersonal problem-solving in older adults?
i. They are more likely to regulate their emotions than are younger people.
11. Which of the following is true of wise people?
i. They are tolerant of differences in values.
12. Which of the following is true of Alzheimer’s disease?
i. Alzheimer’s is the fifth leading cause of death among older Americans.
13. What is the primary task in Erikson’s final stage of development?
i. Finding meaning in life despite the inevitability of death.
14. Which of the following is true of the life review?
i. The life review can help in treating depression.
15. What does the activity theory propose?
i. Older adults will remain better adjusted if they remain active.
16. What is the underlying assumption of the socioemotional selectivity theory?
i. As people age, they focus more on emotionally fulfilling experiences.
17. How can the drop in self-esteem following age 70 be interpreted in a positive way?
i. People older than 70 come to totally accept themselves and no longer need to
inflate their self-worth.
18. Which of the following is true of dependence and independence in late adulthood?
i. Even modest levels of dependence are associated with increased worrying about
aging and stress.
19. Which of the following is true about anxiety in the elderly?
i. Agoraphobia is usually of recent origin and correlates with loss of social support.
20. Which of the following is true of the role of religion in the lives of older adults?
i. Older African Americans who attend services at least once a week live nearly 14
years longer than those who never attend services.
21. Which of the following is true of older people who cohabit?
i. Nearly 90% of older people who cohabit have been married before.
22. Which of the following is true of retirement planning?
i. When planning for retirement, people can assume they will live for about two
more decades.
23. Which of the following is true?
i. Retired adults who are involved in civic life are an important community
resource.
24. Which of the following is true of leisure activities in retirement?
i. Leisure activities may help shape identity in retirement.
25. Which of the following is an example of successful again?
i. When Joan’s health kept her from coaching T-ball, she began reading to children
in an afterschool program.

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