Question 1

Research by Camp and Skrajner (2004)  on training individuals with dementia to be group leaders led to the conclusion that

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A)  individuals with dementia could not become group leaders.
B)  training techniques worked well with every group except those with Alzheimer's disease.
C)  effective training must include some psychoactive drug use.
D)  procedures based on the Montessori method can be effective.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which factor is least likely to help someone become wise?

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A)  Specific expertise
B)  Leadership experience
C)  Mental ability
D)  A crisis-free lifeE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Intentionally remembering the names of all the national and provincial capitals in South Africa is an example of explicit memory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Who is most likely to develop cancer within the next year?

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A)  Jabu, who is 43 years old
B)  Christinah, who is 58 years old
C)  Sinazo, who is 73 years old
D)  Dumi, who is 88 years oldE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Gugu is recalling the time last year that she hiked up a big hill in the rain with a group of her friends. This memory would be best described as a(n)  ____ memory.

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A)  implicit
B)  vigilance
C)  semantic
D)  episodicE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

If a neuron becomes extremely tangled

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A)  a person will develop Parkinson's disease.
B)  information can no longer flow through the neuron.
C)  electrochemical energy begins to flow from the axon to the dendrite instead of from the dendrite to the axon.
D)  it will not significantly affect neural functioning, as such tangling is a sign of normal development.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

In order to depict the number of people of different ages in the population, Dr Rasool would be best served using a graphing technique called a(n)

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A)  demography.
B)  presbycusis.
C)  external aid.
D)  population pyramid.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which South African is just about to reach the current average longevity for their sex?

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A)  Philani, a male who just turned 53
B)  Rebecca, a female who just turned 63
C)  Faith, a female who just turned 73
D)  Boipelo, a male who just turned 83E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Estelle is 65 years old. She has a difficult time motivating herself to get out of bed and explains by saying sadly, 'What's the point? There is nothing I can do to make it worthwhile anyway.' This particular experience of Estelle's is best described as

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A)  wisdom.
B)  dysphoria.
C)  circadian rhythms.
D)  Parkinson's disease.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

According to the text, the guiding principle behind setting up an effective family care programme for dealing with Alzheimer's patients should be

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A)  'love cures all'.
B)  'don't be afraid of using medication to control a loved one's behaviour'.
C)  'try to keep in mind that you may be next'.
D)  'create an environment that optimises the individual's functioning'.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Longevity appears to be determined solely by genetic factors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Wandile has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in ageing suggests that Wandile will

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A)  be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases and will live longer.
B)  be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases, but will not live any longer.
C)  live longer, but will not show any decrease in the susceptibility to age-related diseases.
D)  neither be less likely to develop certain age-related diseases nor live longer.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Demographers have noted that the world's population distribution will undergo a major shift in the next 30 years. Describe this shift and identify the types of strains it will create in South Africa and in other countries.

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Question 15

Which would most dramatically impact the levels of free radicals in one's body?

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A)  Consuming antioxidants like vitamin E
B)  Getting an injection of telomerase
C)  Contracting sickle-cell anemia
D)  Engaging in aerobic exerciseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Presbycusis is the most common age-related

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A)  form of dementia.
B)  type of hearing problem.
C)  visual disorder.
D)  variety of COPD.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Before entering a restaurant, Anele starts to shake, hyperventilate, and feel light-headed. She is too terrified to enter the restaurant. She turns around immediately and catches the first taxi back home. This behaviour is most consistent with

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A)  depression.
B)  Parkinson's disease.
C)  an anxiety disorder.
D)  Huntington's disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Despite the fact that Theo's hands shake and he has a difficult time walking, positioning, and moving his body to get in and out of chairs, he remains mentally sharp. Theo appears to have

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease.
B)  Alzheimer's disease.
C)  Huntington's disease.
D)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

What does not typically happen to the cardiovascular system as people age?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heart begins to pump more blood per minute.
B)  The arteries stiffen.
C)  Fat deposits form in the heart and arteries.
D)  The amount of muscle tissue in the heart decreases.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

When someone hands Rendani a menu to read, he has to hold it at arm's length in order to be able to see the words well enough to read them. This behaviour indicates that Rendani is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  presbycusis.
B)  presbyopia.
C)  telomeres.
D)  neuritic plaques.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 14: The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Gugu is recalling the time last year that she hiked up a big hill in the rain with a group of her friends. This memory would be best described as a(n) ____ memory.

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Demographers have noted that the world's population distribution will undergo a major shift in the next 30 years. Describe this shift and identify the types of strains it will create in South Africa and in other countries.

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Wandile has decided to increase his intake of antioxidants like vitamins A and E in order to lower the development of certain age-related diseases and to live longer. The most recent evidence in ageing suggests that Wandile will

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Estelle is 65 years old. She has a difficult time motivating herself to get out of bed and explains by saying sadly, 'What's the point? There is nothing I can do to make it worthwhile anyway.' This particular experience of Estelle's is best described as

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If a neuron becomes extremely tangled

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Which South African is just about to reach the current average longevity for their sex?

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Before entering a restaurant, Anele starts to shake, hyperventilate, and feel light-headed. She is too terrified to enter the restaurant. She turns around immediately and catches the first taxi back home. This behaviour is most consistent with

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Which would most dramatically impact the levels of free radicals in one's body?

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What does not typically happen to the cardiovascular system as people age?

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When someone hands Rendani a menu to read, he has to hold it at arm's length in order to be able to see the words well enough to read them. This behaviour indicates that Rendani is experiencing

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Presbycusis is the most common age-related

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Who is most likely to develop cancer within the next year?

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According to the text, the guiding principle behind setting up an effective family care programme for dealing with Alzheimer's patients should be

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In order to depict the number of people of different ages in the population, Dr Rasool would be best served using a graphing technique called a(n)

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Despite the fact that Theo's hands shake and he has a difficult time walking, positioning, and moving his body to get in and out of chairs, he remains mentally sharp. Theo appears to have

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression.

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Longevity appears to be determined solely by genetic factors.

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Which factor is least likely to help someone become wise?

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Intentionally remembering the names of all the national and provincial capitals in South Africa is an example of explicit memory.

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Research by Camp and Skrajner (2004) on training individuals with dementia to be group leaders led to the conclusion that

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