Chapter 14

The Maximum life span is.....

• 120 years

• 112 years

• 100 years

• 122 years

The cumulative effect of stress and toxins first causing cellular damage and eventually the deathof cells is.....

• Weathering

• neurocognitive disorder

• cancer

• cellular aging

What is elder speak

• Talking the way elders used to talk

• Elderly secret speech

• Baby talk, short sentences and repetition

• 1 & 3

The oldest most general theory of aging is known as "wear and tear"

• true

• false

Average life expectancy for women is...

• 69 years

• 73 years

• 79 years

• 80 years

A prejudice whereby people are judged and categorized solely by their age

• Sexism

• Racism

• Ageism

• Discrimination

average life expectancy for men is...

• 73 years

• 70 years

• 60 years

• 80 years

What is secondary aging?

• Enviormental aspects of our life choices

• Biological factors beyond our control

Driving for adults can become more difficult because....

• Hearing and vision worsens

• Reaction time slows

• Turning the head is harder

• All og the above

What is Primary Aging?

• biological factors beyond our control

• Enviormental aspects of our life choices