Aging and Society Worksheet

At what age does late adulthood typically begin?

• 40 years

• 50 years

• 65 years

• 70 years

The scientific study of aging is called:

• Pediatrics

• Gerontology

• Ontogeny

• Chronology

Which of the following is NOT a subgroup of older adults?

• Young old

• Oldest old

• Adult old

• Old old

Which factor is NOT typically a predictor of longevity?

• Genetics

• Smoking

• Regular physical exercise

• Emotional stress

What is the term for difficulty with near vision due to aging?

• Myopia

• Hyperopia

• Presbyopia

• Astigmatism

Which brain change is commonly associated with aging?

• Increase in gray matter

• Faster synaptic speed

• Growth in brain weight

• Loss of dendrite density

Which sense is most likely to remain stable with age?

• Smell

• Taste

• Hearing

• Touch

Tinnitus is defined as:

• Difficulty seeing in the dark

• A ringing or buzzing sound in the ears

• A condition that affects taste buds

• A visual hallucination

What is a cataract?

• A. A buildup of earwax

• B. A swelling in the brain

• C. A clouding of the eye lens

• D. A nervous system disorder

Which of the following increases the risk of depression in late adulthood?

• Higher education

• Strong social support

• Poverty

• Stable health