chapter 15 Flashcards

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1
Q

The term __________first came into the dictionary in 1895 as life expectancy began to lengthen.

A

Midlife

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2
Q

Age-related, progressive loss of the
eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects
due to loss of elasticity in the lens.

A

Presbyopia

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3
Q

Nearsightedness

A

myopia

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4
Q

Age-related, gradual loss of hearing,
which accelerates after age 55,
especially with regard to sounds at
higher frequencies.

A

Presbycusis

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5
Q

“Use of energy to maintain vital
functions.”
“is the minimum amount of energy, typically measured in calories,
that your body needs to maintain vital functions while resting.”

A

Basal metabolism

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6
Q

Amount of air that can be drawn in with
a deep breath and expelled.

A

Vital capacity

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7
Q

Cessation of menstruation and of ability
to bear children.

A

Menopause

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8
Q

Inability of a man to achieve or maintain
an erect penis sufficient for satisfactory
sexual performance.

A

erectile dysfunction

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9
Q

Chronically high blood pressure.

A

Hypertension

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10
Q

Disease in which the body does not
produce or properly use insulin, a
hormone that converts sugar, starches,
and other foods into energy needed for
daily life.

A

Diabetes

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11
Q

Condition in which the bones become
thin and brittle as a result of rapid
calcium depletion.

A

Osteoporosis

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12
Q

Diagnostic X-ray examination of the
breasts.

A

Mammography

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13
Q

Treatment with artificial estrogen,
sometimes in combination with the
hormone progesterone, to relieve or
prevent symptoms caused by decline in
estrogen levels after menopause.

A

Hormone therapy (HT)

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14
Q

Response to physical or psychological
demands.

A

stress

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15
Q

Perceived environmental demands that
may produce stress.

A

stressors

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16
Q

Type of intelligence, proposed by Horn
and Cattell, that is applied to novel
problems and is relatively independent
of educational and cultural influences.

A

Fluid intelligence

17
Q

Type of intelligence, proposed by Horn
and Cattell, involving the ability to
remember and use learned information;
it is largely dependent on education
and culture.

A

Crystallized intelligence

18
Q

In Hoyer’s terminology, the process that
allows expertise to compensate for
declines in information-processing
ability by bundling relevant knowledge
together.

A

Encapsulation

19
Q

Before bringing their working lives to a complete stop, people may
reduce work hours or days, gradually moving into retirement over a number of years. This practice is called _____________________

A

phased retirement

20
Q

Or they may switch to another company or a new checkpoint called _________________

A

bridge employment

21
Q

In an adult, ability to use printed and
written information to function in society,
achieve goals, and develop knowledge
and potential.

A

Literacy