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