Aging Exam 1

Over time, researchers are seeing a compression of ______ and an expansion of ________

A strong inverse relationship between exercise and depression levels in older adults would look like:

T-cells, which are the body’s defense cells against viral infections, ______ as we age.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which is due to the breakdown of cartilage.

Which genetic theory is associated with the limited number of cell replications possible, or the Hayflick Limit?

What is the fastest growing age group?

Design that tracks several cohorts over several years and helps pick apart age, cohort, and time-of-measurement effects?

Influenza and pneumonia are acute diseases that often plague older adults.

When measuring intelligence, one problem in cross-sectional designs is ____ while a problem of longitudinal design is___

Aging with clear evidence of illness describes:

A decline in our ability to benefit from an increase in environmental supports as we age describes:

If lost later in life, which one of the 5 senses may result in psych issues like depression, anxiety, and loneliness?

Driving slowly, not driving at night, and driving with low radio volume are associated with what part of the SOC model:

According to the ________, positive adaption occurs when our level of competence meets the level of press we experience.

What are the top risk factors associated with heart disease in the United States?

Antioxidants may provide our bodies with protection under which of the following non-genetic (stochastic) theories?

The number of dependent people per 100 independent people is known as the:

The most common chronic conditions among older adults in the United States are:

What are the three current leading causes of death in the U.S. for older adults?

As we age, Systolic Blood Pressure _____, while Diastolic Blood Pressure _______.

Type II Diabetes and Heart Disease are examples of what type of aging?

Medicaid is federal government funded health care for individuals in the United States.

Dr. B was conducting a study on the effects of familial support on older adults when 9/11 occured. What is a concern?

Type of prevention is concerned with watching your diet and exercising as a way to reduce existing disease impacts?

Which is NOT a memory aid used by older adults?

One pathway to development vs many describes what aging issue?

_______ is the clogging of blood vessels with fat and cholesterol and is associated with _______ aging.

Age-related changes in the nervous system include:

Average life expectancy is the maximum age to which a species can live.

Molly has Alzheimer’s Disease, Type II Diabetes, and Osteoporosis. What type of aging is she likely experiencing?