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(processing speed) for everyday tasks and What is the most likely cause of slower reaction time activities for an older adult? 7. A. The preliminary effects of Alzheimer's disease B. Synaptogenesis and myelination C. Pruning of redundant neural connections D. Dendritie loss and slowing of synaptie spend &. Which of fol ap aishuif the fellowing isthe BEST example of Erikson's late adulthood developmental outcome of despair? "Don't make the same A. When Mr. Bieber offers advice to his family, he often says, "I mistakes I did. I wish I could live my life over. B. Mr. Tanner is the unofficial grandparent of many children in their neighborhood, and his home is always open to any child who needs a hot meal or a caring and were eager for C Ms. White and Mr. Neeson had both been widowed for many years the love and companionship they could offer each other in their last years D. Mrs. Kardashian-West tells her family that she will die happy with the world because has lived a good life and has few regrets 9. When you contact a retired neighbor to ask if she is interested in helping organize a charity fund raiser for depressed cats, she tells you that she is no longer interested in burdensome activities such as this because she would rather focus on activities that she enjoys and are likely to make her feel happy. Y on social aging? our neighbor's perspective is most consistent with which of the following views A. Continuity theory B. Discontinuity theory C. Disengagement theory D. Socioemotional selectivity theory 10. Which sensory function(s) decline in late adulthood? A. Vision B. Taste C. Touch D. All of the above 11. In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, you can expect the individual to show A. Failure to recognize family members B. Memory loss or repetition C. Difficulties eating D. Shaking or tremors 12. Even though older adults typically experience some physical and cognitive declines, they are happier than younger adults. This is referred to as: A. Social aging B. Ego integrity C. Paradox of well-being D.

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Answer-7-(D) Dentritic loss and slowing of synaptic speed

Slow conduction of actions due to changes in axons, slower synaptic transmission as a result of chemical changes make behaviour and cognition slow with age.

Answer-8- (D) Mrs. Kardashian West tells her family that she will die happy with the world because she has lived a good life and has few regrets.

This stage refers to the final stage of Erikson's theory of psychsocial development which is known as integrity versus despair stage. This stage starts at the age of 65 and ends at death. In this stage, people try to analyze their whole life whether it was meaningful or not. Most of them find it satisfactory and feel happy about about their entire life.

Answer-9- (D) Socioeconomic selectivity theory

This theory explains that older people mostly want to spend their time in such activities which satisfy them emotionally and make them happy.

Answer-10-(D) All of the above

Aging affect all of our sensory functions.

Answer-11-(B) Memory loss or repetition

Elderly people facing early stages of alzheimer's disease ask same questions many times. Memory loss for some time is the main reason of it. No matter how many times you answer them, they keep on asking the same thing repetitively.

Answer-12- (C) Paradox of well being

Getting old is not easy for everyone. But old adults normally do not feel depressed, infact they are happier than younger adults despite of different bodily changes. Reseachers reffered this term as 'paradox of well being'.