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Quiz #1: 1. Heart disease, cancers, cerebrovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes are considered to be a. acute diseases. b. hidden genetic conditions. c. chronic diseases. d. stress-related disorders. 2. _________ is the leading preventable cause of blindness in the United States with prevention involving prompt diagnosis and treatment with eye drops. a. Glaucoma b. Macular degeneration c. Cataracts d. Diabetic retinopathy 3. In the preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease, the area around the brain part called the ________, which is involved in memory, begins to shrink. a. cerebellum b. pons c. hippocampus d. Islet of Langerhans 4. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding causes of non-dementia-related memory problems? a. Older adults are prone to dehydration as feelings of thirst diminish, which can reduce their alertness and ability to concentrate. b. Healthy older adults are no more likely than younger adults to feel depressed. c. Old organs eliminate drugs more quickly, preventing older adults from getting the benefits of the medication. d. Occasional to moderate drinking by healthy individuals can help the brain by raising levels of “good” cholesterol and reducing the risk of blood clots. 5. Staff members in senior facilities “train” residents to become even more dependent through a pattern of behavior called a. “aging in place.” b. applied regression. c. the assisted living paradox. d. the dependency-support script. 6. The _________ is a set of tasks that looks at a driver’s ability to rapidly identify information and divide attention between various places in the visual field. a. Wepman Test of Visual Discrimination b. Useful Field of View Test c. Snellen Eye Exam d. Keystone Visual Screening Test 7. A centenarian is a person who a. studies the oldest old individuals. b. has lived 100 years or more. c. has no outward signs of dementia. d. has outward signs of dementia. 8. Benita practices relaxation techniques and meditation on a regular basis in order to handle the stresses of her job and life. Compared to women who experience chronic stress, Benita’s more relaxed approach to life should result in   a. Benita having a lower BMI and higher LDLs. b. the telomeres of Benita’s white blood cells being significantly shorter. c. the telomeres of Benita’s white blood cells being significantly longer. d. Benita to have a higher BMI and lower LDLs. 9. When couples who had been married 35 to 50 years were asked what they thought makes marriages last, which of the following was NOT one of the reasons listed by both the husband and wife?   a. having a good sex life b. being committed to marriage c. seeing their spouse as their best friend d. the couple having a sense of humor 10. The most common source of anxiety for most women who have lost a spouse is  a. the loss of their best friend. b. a lack of physical and emotional closeness. c. financial stress. d. dealing with the physical maintenance of the house.