Answer: C 17-099 Jody, who is 73 years old, is asked for the name ofher doctor, but cannot seem to

remember it. Later, when looking through the phonebook, she sees her doctor’s name
Types. &C and knows that this is the name she was trying to remember earlier. This indicates
that Jody’s ability is more effective than her
ability.
A. sensory memory; short-term memory
B. procedural memory; episodic memory
C. recognition; recall
D. recall; recognition

Answer: C 17-100 Knowledge about how one’s own memory works is called
A. implicit memory
Type: F B. primary memory
C. metamemory
D. protomemory

Answer: B 17-101 Which ofthe following statements about metamemory in old age is true?
A. Most older adults have little understanding of how their own memory works
Eype; -C best.
B. Older adults use effective encoding strategies less often than younger adults in
laboratory studies.
C. Older adults are more knowledgeable about effective memory encoding than
young adults.
D. Older adults often think their memory is better than it actually is.

Answer: C 17-102 Which ofthe following formats would probably be best for elderly students?
A. fast-paced lectures
Type (C B. concentrated coverage of material, without breaks
C. self-paced programmed learning aids
D. any ofthe above; older learners need no special materials or methods

Answer: D 17-103 According to Baltes, which ofthe following is not a favorable condition for the
growth of wisdom?
UN pe: oF A. general mental ability
B. education or training
C. leadership experience
D. creativity

Answer: D 17-104 Educational programs designed specifically for mature adults is an example of
: organized, sustained study by adults of all ages.
iiype? 2c A. continuing education
B. education for all
C. never too old to learn
D. lifelong learning

Answer: D 17-105 An Elderhostel is

A. an intensive care facility for the older old
Types Fb B. a Norwegian city where people often live to be very old
C. a form of dementia where very old people get angry and aggressive
D. acollege that provides lifelong learning opportunities

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