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Exam #2
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1
Memory is described as the ability to ____or ____ info & retrieve it when needed.
Discard, relinquish
Cherish, hold onto
Retain, store
2
What are the two acronyms for intelligence tests frequently used for OA's?
PMA and PMS
WASS and WME
WAIS and PMA
3
Which one of these is a coping process for people to main personal continuity and integrity of the self?
All of the above
Immunization
Assimilation
Accommodation
4
There are 3 components of wisdom
True
False
5
Which one of these is not associated with happiness/satisfaction?
Personal control
Positive social relations
Personality
Age
6
According to the Disengangement theory, older adult turn inward in order to _____?
Find meaning of life
Prepare for end of life
Avoid stress from social situations
Reflect on childhood / young adulthood
7
Wisdom is associated with what
Perspective taking
Goal-oriented perspective
Decision making
8
Self-esteem is the image we have about ourselves and consists of multiple schemas in any number of domains
True
False
9
____ what one believes one can, or will realistically become.
Hoped for self
Expected self
Feared self
10
The Information-Processing model of memory has 5 processing stages
True
False
11
Can positive or negative stereotypes actually affect older adults' performance on memory tests?
Yes
No
Unsure
12
The most common intelligence test is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Adults (WAIS).
False
True
13
According to the Activity theory, decline is natural with age.
False
True
14
In the ____, associated with older adulthood, we become more selective about how we expend our cognitive efforts.
Acquisitive stage
Responsible/executive stage
Reintegrative stage
15
Top-down strategies refers to relying on previous knowledge or experience
False
True
16
The stage of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development that involves absract thinking as well as logical reasoning.
Preoperational
Sensorimotor
Formal Operational
Operational
17
Implicit memory shows decline with age
True
False
18
Jerry is a Vietnam Vet that talks about personal core values, life experiences and future endeavors. This is Jerry's __?
His Interpretation of the meaning of life
Life Story
Social engagement opportunity
Way of expressing gratitude
19
What are the three levels of personality according to McAdams?
Traits / Personal concerns / Identity
Introversion /Personal concerns / Identity
Traits / finances / Identity
Traits / finances / social relationships
20
Which of these is not a research design listed in the lecture slides?
Sequential Designs
Cross-Sectional Designs
Longitudinal Designs
Correlational Designs
21
If efforts at primary control are not successful, ____________ control processes come into play
Secondary
Primary
Main
22
Wisdom does not increase with age
True
False
23
Which of the following is an example of sensory memory?
Visual memory
Prophetic memory
Stimulus memory
24
In the Five-Factor Model, Conscientiousness referes to the level of _____.
interest
Discipline
cooperation
stability
25
Which of the following are causes for the brain to slow down with age.
Delayed activiation of the cortex
excessive mind-games (puzzles, riddles, etc.)
Reduction of neurotransmitters
Decline of bloodflow
26
______ accumulated information and verbal skills; learned through education or experiences.
Geminized intelligence
Crystallized intelligence
Metamorphic intelligence
27
Jeremy is shown letters presented one after another. Jeremy recalls “W” being the first letter presented. What effect?
Primacy effect
Origin effect
Recency effect
Top-of-order effect
28
Crystalized intel is a function of education,experience,& cultural exposure & is maintained/increases over the adult yrs
True
False
29
Bill often thinks of a mental map to remember how to get around a new place. What type of memory aid is Randall using?
Minimizing interference
Internal memory aid.
External memory Aid.
