Chapter 17 Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Chapter 17 Physical Development in Late Adulthood

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice Questions

_____ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Life expectancy

Life span

Longevity

Life extension

 

 

APA LO: 1.1
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom’s: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: 17.1: Characterize longevity and discuss biological theories of aging.
Topic: Life Expectancy

 

What is the average life expectancy of individuals born today in the United States?

69.3 years

72.3 years

75.3 years

78.7 years

 

 

APA LO: 1.2
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom’s: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: 17.1: Characterize longevity and discuss biological theories of aging.
Topic: Life Expectancy

 

In 2011, which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy?

United States

Japan

Monaco

Sweden

 

 

APA LO: 1.2
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom’s: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: 17.1: Characterize longevity and discuss biological theories of aging.
Topic: Life Expectancy

 

Which of the following countries had the lowest estimated life expectancy in 2011?

South Africa

Singapore

Japan

United States

 

 

APA LO: 1.2
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom’s: Remember
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: 17.1: Characterize longevity and discuss biological theories of aging.
Topic: Life Expectancy

 

If born today in the United States, which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

Jerome who is an African American male

Larry who is a non-Latino White male

Miranda who is an African American female

Susan who is a non-Latino White female

 

 

APA LO: 1.2
APA LO: 1.3
APA LO: 2.5
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom’s: Apply
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: 17.1: Characterize longevity and discuss biological theories of aging.
Topic: Life Expectancy