Ch 15.2 Aging Process Quiz

What is the aging process called?

• Gerontology

• Ageism

• Senility

• Dementia

Which of the following is one of the five stages of aging?

• Honeymoon stage

• Active stage

• Sunset stage

• All of the above

When people look back and assess their lives, they are said to do what?

• Remember

• Reminisce

• Readjust

• Cope

______ is withdrawal from others and from activity.

• Disengagement

• Isolation

• Adjustment

• Commitment

Life can be seen as how many long stages?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• One

Many older adults are still active and full of life, or ______.

• Motivated

• Vibrant

• Decisive

• Agreeable

Which of the following is a mental effect of aging?

• Depression

• Slower reflexes

• Bone loss

• Weak muscles

What is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain called?

• Alzheimer's disease

• Disengagement

• Immunity

• Dementia

A degenerative brain disease that causes memory loss and impaired thinking is known as ______.

• Dementia

• Ageism

• Alzheimer's disease

• Depression

Older adults can maintain their physical health by which of the following methods?

• Exercise

• Good nutrition

• Positive attitude

• All of the above