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91. Dr. Robbins argues that aging is primarily the result of the attack of body cells by harmful molecules and radiation from the sun. His theory would be most closely associated with which of the following views? a. the biological clock theory aging b. the theory of senescence as proposed by Erikson c. the theory or senescence as proposed by Freud d. the stochastic theory of aging 92. According to the text, theories that explain aging as the result of random assaults from both internal and external environments are referred to as: a. biological clock theories of aging b. senescence theories of aging c. stochastic theories of aging d. random theories of aging 93. Dr. Smith believes that aging is the result of a genetically programmed set of changes that operate such that cells can only live for a certain length of time before they become unable to process glucose and die. Such a view would be most consistent with which of the following theoretical models? a. biological clock theories b. psychological clock theories c. the gerontology model d. stochastic theories 94. If Sara believes that aging is the result of chromosome breakage that occurs each time a cell divides and accumulates until the cell no longer can reproduce itself, her view is most similar to: a. free radical theory b. a stochastic theory of aging c. a biological clock theory of aging d. the theory of senility 95. The term most often used to refer to the internal timing that is linked to both the female menstrual cycle and the human immune system is: a. age clocks b. biological clocks c. social clocks d. psychological clocks 96. The term most often used to refer to theories suggesting that genetic programming determines the pace and processes of aging are referred to as: a. biological clock theories of aging b. senescence theories of aging c. stochastic theories of aging d. random theories of aging 97. Which of the following would be LEAST well explained by biological clock theories? a. menarche b. menopause c. age-related changes in the immune system d. sun damage to skin cells 98. The term that usually is used to describe general, overall intellectual functioning is: a. personality b. intelligence c. cognition d. intellect 99. If you were to compare the performance of a group of 30-year-olds and a group of 70-year-olds, the most noticeable differences would most likely be on tasks that involved: a. memory for events long in the past b. memory for recent events c. vocabulary d. speed 100. Compared to younger adults, older adults typically are _________ at performing cognitive tasks and they are __________ at using performance-enhancing strategies. a. slower; better b. slower; worse c. faster; better d. faster; worse