Nokea
Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F)." Learning abilities decline significantly in older adults.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Correct Answer: F
Rationale: False, While processing speed may slow, older adults retain significant learning ability to learn with appropriate support and time.
You may also like to solve these questions
Match the following physiological changes that occur in middle age to the clinical manifestation. Decreased production of estrogen.
- A. High blood pressure.
- B. Menopause.
- C. Constipation.
- D. Skin wrinkling.
- E. Decreased sperm production.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased estrogen production in middle age triggers menopause in females, characterized by the cessation of menstrual cycles.
Match the stage, according to Erikson, to the appropriate age range. Autonomy vs. shame/doubt
- A. Birth to 18 months
- B. 18 months to 3 years
- C. 3 years to 5 years
- D. 5 years to 12 years
- E. 12 years to 18 years
- F. 18 years to 40 years
- G. 40 years to 65 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erikson's autonomy vs. shame/doubt stage occurs from 18 months to 3 years, where toddlers develop independence.
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. Object permanence refers to the concept that
- A. People can go away and not be seen again.
- B. An object not in the child's sight still exists somewhere else.
- C. Actions have consequences.
- D. Fine motor skills develop after large motor skills.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Object permanence, developed in Piaget's sensorimotor stage, is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when out of sight.
Match the stage, according to Erikson, to the appropriate age range. Become a productive member of society and establish a family
- A. Recognize accomplishments and provide emotional support
- B. Keep realistic expectations for behavior and recognize accomplishments
- C. Review accomplishments made by the person
- D. Increase independence; provide praise and encouragement
- E. Avoid criticizing relationships; teach how to establish realistic goals
- F. Provide consistent affectionate care
- G. Encourage creativity, answer questions; do not threaten or label behavior as 'bad'
Correct Answer: G
Rationale: Assisting with planning for the future supports generativity vs. stagnation, promoting productivity and family establishment.
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. A preschooler who sees his or her parent dressed as Frankenstein will most likely
- A. Think it is funny.
- B. Recognize that it is the parent.
- C. Be frightened.
- D. Not be concerned one way or the other.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Piaget's preoperational stage, preschoolers struggle with distinguishing appearance from reality, so a parent in a scary costume is likely to frighten them.