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  1. The aging process has been a matter of interest and a subject of research for centuries. This research has established a(n) _______.

    a.

    empirically documented single theory of aging
    b.

    diversity of current propositions about the aging process, most supported by some empirical evidence
    c.

    diversity of empirical evidence, all pointing to 4 primary theories of aging
    d.

    unified theory of aging at the cellular level

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QUESTION 2

  1. One major shortcoming of most of the research on sexual activity is that it

    a.

    focuses primarily on frequency counts of sexual activity.
    b.

    focuses primarily on quality of sexual relations at different ages.
    c.

    focuses only on males.
    d.

    focuses primarily on many types of sexual expression besides intercourse.

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QUESTION 3

  1. Which of the following individuals is LEAST LIKELY to have osteoarthritis?

    a.

    Charlene, an obese middle-age woman who has recently begun an exercise regimen.
    b.

    Anita, a 65-year-old woman.
    c.

    Kyle, a 14-year-old who plays competitive basketball.
    d.

    Shaniqua, a high school student who has not been involved in sports beyond exposure in gym class.

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QUESTION 4

  1. Which of the following individuals would you expect to have the longest telomeres?

    a.

    Marnie, who is obese
    b.

    Emanuel, who experiences a lot of stress at work and worries he will be layed off.
    c.

    Johanna, who exercises regularly for fun.
    d.

    Albert, who has heart disease, but has recently begun to eat healthier and exercise.

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QUESTION 5

  1. When some body change is linked to age but appears to be the product of environmental influences or health habits, it is an example of _______.

    a.

    maturation
    b.

    the impact of free radicals
    c.

    primary aging
    d.

    secondary aging

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QUESTION 6

  1. Scientific evidence regarding the effects of aging on the nervous system seems to have changed over the last decade. Which statement below would NOT be supported by today’s evidence?

    a.

    Neurons are capable of changing with age.
    b.

    After a person reaches the age of 8, his or her neurons do not grow dendrites to make new connections.
    c.

    Some neuron pruning in old age may serve the same purpose as pruning in infancy.
    d.

    Scientists’ estimates of daily neuron loss in old age have declined significantly in the last 20 years.

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QUESTION 7

  1. What are the relative ages at which significant losses of vision and hearing occur, on average, in adulthood?

    a.

    Both changes occur at roughly the same time.
    b.

    Significant loss of hearing occurs earlier, on average.
    c.

    Significant loss of vision occurs earlier, on average.
    d.

    Both changes occur in only some adults, at widely varying ages.

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QUESTION 8

  1. One explanation of aging cites our dietary habits as connected to the aging process. Which statement below is NOT consistent with this theory?

    a.

    What we eat is the most significant contributor to aging.
    b.

    To receive the maximum benefits of caloric restriction, humans would have to reduce their caloric intake by 30%.
    c.

    Animal research supports an association between reduced caloric intake and increased longevity.
    d.

    “Natural” human studies suggest that individuals on restricted diets may live longer.

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QUESTION 9

  1. Which of the following individuals is LEAST LIKELY to have osteoarthritis?

    a.

    Charlene, an obese middle-age woman who has recently begun an exercise regimen.
    b.

    Anita, a 65-year-old woman.
    c.

    Kyle, a 14-year-old who plays competitive basketball.
    d.

    Shaniqua, a high school student who has not been involved in sports beyond exposure in gym class.

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QUESTION 10

  1. More women than men in the United States are diagnosed with _______.

    a.

    cardiovascular problems
    b.

    glaucoma
    c.

    hip fractures
    d.

    hearing loss

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