Adult Development and Aging Quiz

Test your knowledge on adult development and aging with questions on theories, cognitive decline, social relationships, and more in geropsychology.

#1

What is the term for the cognitive decline commonly associated with aging?

Amnesia
Dementia
Delirium
Alzheimer's disease
#2

What is the term for the loss of muscle mass and strength associated with aging?

Osteoporosis
Sarcopenia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
#3

What is the term for the study of death, dying, and bereavement?

Thanatology
Mortality analysis
End-of-life psychology
Funerary science
#4

What is the term for the prejudice or discrimination against older adults?

Ageism
Elderphobia
Gerontophobia
Senior discrimination
#5

Which of the following is a risk factor for social isolation among older adults?

Living in a close-knit community
Maintaining strong family ties
Being widowed
Participating in religious activities
#6

What is the term for the study of psychological changes that occur in adulthood and old age?

Geriatric psychology
Adult development
Life-span psychology
Geropsychology
#7

Which of the following is a major theoretical perspective in adult development and aging?

Psychosexual theory
Attachment theory
Social cognitive theory
Ecological systems theory
#8

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the major conflict in the stage of generativity versus stagnation?

Integrity versus despair
Trust versus mistrust
Industry versus inferiority
Generativity versus stagnation
#9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of successful aging?

High physical and cognitive functioning
Active engagement with life
Absence of chronic diseases
Withdrawal from social interactions
#10

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for cognitive decline in old age?

Physical inactivity
High educational attainment
Smoking
Poor diet
#11

What is the term for the concept that individuals select environments that complement their personality?

Ecological niche
Person-environment fit
Psychosocial equilibrium
Environmental congruence
#12

Which of the following is NOT a psychological adjustment commonly associated with retirement?

Increased leisure activities
Decreased sense of purpose
Increased autonomy
Decreased work-related stress
#13

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the physical changes associated with aging in both men and women?

Testosterone
Estrogen
Progesterone
Melatonin
#14

What is the term for the theory that suggests older adults prioritize emotional satisfaction and regulate their social networks to maximize positive experiences?

Socioemotional selectivity theory
Activity theory
Disengagement theory
Life-span perspective
#15

At what age does the brain typically reach its peak in terms of processing speed and memory?

30s
40s
50s
60s
#16

Which of the following statements is true regarding sibling relationships in late adulthood?

Sibling relationships tend to become more distant with age.
Sibling relationships tend to become more supportive with age.
Sibling relationships tend to become more competitive with age.
Sibling relationships tend to become less important with age.
#17

What is the term for the concept that older adults may become more selective in their social networks, focusing on quality over quantity?

Social pruning
Social grooming
Social buffering
Social convoy
#18

According to research, which type of memory tends to decline the least with age?

Semantic memory
Episodic memory
Procedural memory
Working memory

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