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HDFS 3050 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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HDFS 3050 Exam 1 Questions andAnswers
Which of the following concepts best reflects the later phase of the life-span perspective
of human development? - Answer-environmental adaptation
Which of the following is a member of the fastest growing segment of the population in
the United States? - Answer-an 87 year old man
Each July, researchers visit the Briarwood Retirement Community. They conduct tests
of physical and cognitive functioning with residents, who have been participating in the
research for the past 15 years. - Answer-longitudinal study
Which of the following is the best example of a nonnormative developmental influence?
- Answer-getting car jacked
Before their spring vacation, Jennifer takes her college-age daughter Cleo shopping at a
new, hip boutique downtown. Cleo holds up a short skirt and colorful top and says,
"Mom, you'd look great in this!" Jennifer laughs and says, "Oh, no! I couldn't be seen
wearing anything from this store. But it would be cute on you!" - Answer-perceived age
Oliver was a runner when he was younger, winning many race awards on the amateur
circuit. Arthritis in his knees forced him to give up running, so he learned to use a
recumbent bike that he could propel by pedaling with his arms. This enables him to
keep participating in the amateur athletic community. - Answer-plasticity
Baltes et al.'s research in gerontology is focused on plasticity. The research uses the
term "plasticity" to describe people's capacity. Plasticity refers to the belief that capacity
is not fixed but can be learned or improved with practice. - Answer-continuity-
discontinuity
Which of the following situations is an example of ageism? - Answer-A waitress asks
Robin what her father would like to order at a restaurant.
Which of the following groups is considered a cohort? - Answer-baby boomers
Which of the following phrases accurately describes the role of genetics and
environment on human development? - Answer-nature with nurture
At what stage of life would a person begin to be studied by a gerontologist? - Answer-
maturity
Even in her early 60s, Theresa has a full head of dark hair with not a hint of gray. When
people ask why, she explains that her mother didn't start turning gray until her mid-70s.
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