88. Which of the following plays a key role in scaffolding in older adults?
a.
pituitary gland
b.
androgens
c.
prefrontal cortex
d.
telomeres
89. Gayle has been struggling with some symptoms of PMS. What will her doctor likely recommend to help alleviate her
symptoms?
a.
folic acid
b.
acetaminophen
c.
estrogen
d.
vitamin D
90. Caldecott Girls Academy is holding its 35th high school reunion. Of the 100 women attending the event, about how
many have experienced major depression about reaching menopause?
a.
b.
c.
d.
91. The products for low-T that are advertised on TV are primarily intended to ________.
a.
decrease the rate of erectile dysfunction in men
b.
solve a problem that afflicts many older men
c.
earn profits for the companies that sell them
d.
provide an alternative to HRT for women
92. Howard recently celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with his wife Gloria. Compared to when they first met in
college, what is Howard’s testosterone level?
a.
30 percent lower
b.
55 percent lower
c.
15 percent lower
d.
20 percent lower
93. Which of the following accurately reflects men’s and women’s experiences of sexual maturity as they age?
a.
Men have more emotional distress, while women are more resilient.
b.
Women have varied emotional responses, but overall men’s are lower.
c.
Women’s changes are more subtle, while men’s are more pronounced.
d.
Men’s changes decrease libido, while women’s changes increase libido.
94. Which of the following would likely be the most effective approach for a 72-year-old man to protect and enhance his
cognitive performance?
a.
read news about current events
b.
get a good amount of REM sleep
c.
join a weekly mall walkers group
d.
eat more berries and vegetables
95. Although doctors have told her to quit smoking and to improve her diet, 62-year-old Dolores doesn’t pay attention.
She says, “When it’s your time to go, it’s your time. So I’m just gonna live my life.” Dolores likely believes in the
________ theory of aging.
a.
caloric
b.
error
c.
programmed
d.
secular
96. When Rosa talks about her biological clock ticking down, she’s referring to her need to have a baby before menopause
occurs. When her grandmother Teresita talks about her biological clock winding down, she’s referring to ________.
a.
androgens diminishing
b.
free radicals oxidizing
c.
neurogenesis slowing
d.
telomeres shortening
97. A human cell that has reached its Hayflick limit has divided how many times?
a.
30
b.
55
c.
80
d.
105
98. By eating less, Hamid believes he can live longer because his body will metabolize less food and decrease production
of ________.
a.
telomerase
b.
antioxidants
c.
free radicals
d.
enzymes
99. Henry is hosting a life-extending dinner party for his friends. Which of the following should Henry NOT serve at the
meal?
a.
steak
b.
red wine
c.
spinach
d.
blueberries
100. The “plasticity” of the brain means that it is impervious to harm.
a.
True
b.
False
101. Newborns spend half of their sleep in REM sleep.
a.
True
b.
False
102. Accidents are the leading cause of death in childhood
a.
True
b.
False
103. Sexual maturation occurs at different rates in different racial and ethnic groups.
a.
True
b.
False
104. Boys who mature early are at a distinct social advantage as compared to those who mature late.
a.
True
b.
False
105. Young children often get their heads stuck in the neck opening of small shirts because of the proximodistal principle.
a.
True
b.
False
106. The life-span developmental model means that in terms of an individual’s health, nothing is set in stone.
a.
True
b.
False
107. Because men can father a child well into old age, they experience no real changes as their testosterone levels
gradually decline.
a.
True
b.
False
108. An older Asian woman who smoked regularly has a significant risk for developing osteoporosis.
a.
True
b.
False
109. According to the Hayflick perspective on aging, eating foods such as spinach and blueberries can help lengthen the
telomeres on our DNA.
a.
True
b.
False
110. Describe the developing human brain from infancy through older age. Be sure to discuss issues such as neurogenesis,
neuron migration, organization plasticity, and lateralization.
111. Discuss the three principles of growth, providing examples of each.
112. Explain how human health is multidimensional and marked by both gains and losses. Provide examples to illustrate
the principles and your reasoning.
113. Describe one of the major theories of aging. Do you find this particular theory to be credible? Explain your
reasoning, drawing upon your knowledge of human development to date.
114. How does the phrase “use it or lose it” apply to the brain’s development? Provide examples to support your thinking.
115. What sociohistorical trends have contributed to the significant rise in childhood obesity over the past 20 years?
Justify your thinking with examples.
116. Explain why teenagers do dangerous things such as texting while driving or attempting daredevil stunts. Do you
think societal measures should be taken that limit adolescents’ potential to engage in such behaviors? If so, what measures
would you suggest? If not, provide a rationale for your thinking.
117. How do differences in the timing of sexual maturation affect boys and girls? What role does media imagery and
messaging play in adolescent’s feelings about their sexual maturation? Provide examples to support your thinking.
118. Describe the gains and losses that occur in the brain as adults age. Provide examples for how these changes can affect
older adults.
119. Describe how free radicals are created and the effect they can have on the body. Describe a method to combat free
radicals and how it works.