The Developing Person Through the Life Span, Ninth Edition by Kathleen Stassen Berger Clicker Question Presentation Slides Chapter 23 Critical Thinking Questions created by Jason S. Spiegelman, The Community College of Baltimore County

Which of the following diseases is the leading cause of death for both men and women? cardiovascular disease cancer diabetes Alzheimer’s disease Answer A

Of the following terms, which is not one of the designations given to various levels of age in the elderly? young-old middle-old old-old oldest-old Answer B

Margie suffers from ________, which involve(s) a thickening of the lens that interrupts her vision. macular degeneration glaucoma myopia cataracts Answer D

Which of the following countries has the largest percentage of elderly individuals? Great Britain India United States Japan Answer D

Which of the following is NOT an example of secondary aging? loss of flexibility due to inactivity cardiovascular disease diabetes reduction of synapses in the brain Answer D

Critical Thinking Questions

Edward is a centenarian who is in surprisingly good health for someone his age. To what impressive age has Edward lived? 65 80 100 110 Answer C

30-year-old Angela meets 75-year-old Margaret 30-year-old Angela meets 75-year-old Margaret. Angela introduces herself by speaking in short simple sentences, using exaggerated emphasis, and speaking slowly. Angela is using: elderspeak. old speech. baby talk. olderspeak. Answer A

Which of the following is an example of the wear-and-tear theory of aging? Martha, a former concert violinist, has severe arthritis in her fingers. Julius, an engineer, suffers from severe astigmatism in both eyes. Warren, a teacher, suffers from severe asthma. Elizabeth, a social worker, has to use a cane because she broke her ankle when she fell down some stairs. Answer A