Cognitive Aging and Intelligence Quiz

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What is the traditional definition of a family?

Two or more people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption (correct)

People who are not necessarily related to you in the traditional sense

Three or more generations of blood relatives living in a single household

Two parents and their children living in a single household

In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, who does Harry consider as family?

His snowy owl Hedwig

His schoolmates Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger (correct)

His wizarding parents

His cruel aunt and uncle

According to research mentioned in the text, who do many pet owners consider as family members?

Their pets (correct)

Their neighbors

Their extended relatives

Their coworkers

Which factors have been shown to influence judgments of global well-being?

Life experiences and age Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the pillars of successful aging?

Physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What are the three criteria of successful aging according to Rowe and Kahn (1997)?

Avoidance of disease, high physical and cognitive functioning, and engagement in social and productive activities Signup and view all the answers

Which regions of the world have versions of the joint family system?

South Asia Signup and view all the answers

What are some variations of modern families?

Blended families Signup and view all the answers

What is the family into which a person is born referred to as?

Family of orientation Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal for a family according to family systems theory?

Stability Signup and view all the answers

Which two categories of intelligence have been identified by researchers in older age?

Fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of an everyday activity in which cognitive declines related to reaction time or attentional processes may pose limitations for older adults?

Driving Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about personality changes throughout adulthood?

Personality changes are individual-specific Signup and view all the answers

What is subjective age?

The age at which a person feels younger than their actual age Signup and view all the answers

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