1. The Developing Person Through the Life Span, Ninth Edition by Kathleen Stassen Berger Clicker Question Presentation Slides Chapter 20
Critical Thinking Questions created by Jason S. Spiegelman, The Community College of Baltimore County

2. developmental bidirectionality. geriatric plasticity.
Jim is in his 60s and has started experiencing a gradual decline in his physical health. This is referred to as:
terminal drop.
senescence.
developmental bidirectionality.
geriatric plasticity.
Answer B

3. Loretta has been diagnosed with presbycusis
Loretta has been diagnosed with presbycusis. To compensate for this condition, she should probably consider:
getting a hearing aid.
getting corrective eyeglasses.
using a cane or a wheelchair.
starting a water aerobics class.
Answer A

4. Lizette and her husband had her ova fertilized with his sperm in a laboratory and then implanted in her uterus. What form of assisted reproductive technology is this?
gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)
amniocentesis
in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Answer D

5. Which of the following medical conditions has NOT been shown to be reduced by the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
osteoporosis
senility
heart disease
stroke
Answer D

6. What percentage of adults in the United States are morbidly obese?
Answer A 6

7. Critical Thinking Questions

8. Lauren wants to know why her son Caden is overweight
Lauren wants to know why her son Caden is overweight. Based on the research, she should carefully consider all EXCEPT which of the following?
the attitudes that she and her husband have about eating and food
the contributions of genes to Caden’s physical processes
the influence of Caden’s friends on what he eats
the times of day when Caden eats that are not conducive to digestion
Answer D

9. Which of the following symptoms was reported least frequently by survivors of Hurricane Katrina in the 30 days after it occurred?
nightmares
upsetting thoughts
increased startle responses
irritability or anger
Answer A

10. vitality. disability. morbidity. mortality.
Difficulty in performing one or more of the normal activities of daily life that is caused by physical, mental, or emotional conditions is called:
vitality.
disability.
morbidity.
mortality.
Answer B