Developmental Psychology

Achieve Test Prep: Developmental Psychology

5. The physical problems most likely to contribute to functional disability are: a. Cancer and heart disease b. Arthritis and hypertension c. Diabetes and strokes d. Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia 6. According to the Hayflick Limit , the maximum lifespan is limited by: a. Telomeres on chromosomes b. Secondary aging due to stress c. Number of times a cell can reproduce d. Ability of cells to metabolize waste products

7. Which stage is an individual in, according to Erikson, when in late adulthood? a. Generativity versus Stagnation

b. Mobility versus Disability c. Integrity versus Despair d. Memory versus Forgetfulness

8. Which of the following is not one of the three parts of Kahn’s successful aging? a. Emotional balance b. Physical health c. Productive social activity d. Cognitive ability 9. The negative views and opinions an older person has of themselves is an example of: a. Self-stereotyping b. Ageism c. Dementia d. Life-review

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