PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam (Latest-
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8
Exam | Developmental Psychology |
Portage Learning |100% Correct
True or false? Most doctors today define death as occurring when the heart and lungs have
ceased to function.
FALSE
For the following descriptions, identify the most likely type of neurocognitive disorder most
likely indicated by these symptoms and situations. Vera began drinking heavily in her early 20s.
She continued this pattern throughout her life and is now in her 70s. She has been hospitalized
with liver disease. Prior to this hospitalization, her children noticed some that she's been having
trouble dressing herself and is exhibiting some marked forgetfulness.
Substance/Medication Induced
True or false? If you live long enough, you will eventually develop a neurocognitive disorder.
FALSE
True or false? Alzheimer's Disease can cause personality changes.
TRUE
, PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam (Latest-
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8
Exam | Developmental Psychology |
Portage Learning |100% Correct
Seventy-year-old Elizabeth has trouble remembering how to use her DVR and relies on her
daughter to occasionally help her. Is this most likely a sign of Alzheimer's Disease or an age-
related change?
age-related change
True or false? If an individual lives long enough with a terminal illness, he will eventually reach
a point of acceptance of the illness.
FALSE
For the following example, indicate which stage of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's Stage theory is being
depicted. Mandy is very irritable and feels like yelling all of the time.
Anger
Which of the following individuals is NOT in late adulthood?
55-year-old-man
Describe 2 symptoms that may indicate that an individual is experiencing memory loss that is
greater than normal.
, PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam (Latest-
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8
Exam | Developmental Psychology |
Portage Learning |100% Correct
Two symptoms that indicate that an individual is experiencing memory loss that is greater than
normal include: having difficulty getting to a location that an individual has been to many times
over their life and losing track of the concept of time (dates and seasons).
What is hospice? Be sure to discuss the various services given through hospice.
Hospice is a program that provides services for the terminally ill. These services can occur at an
actual hospice location or event at the patient's house. The services typically provided include:
managing of physical symptoms and allowing for the patient to have social interaction. Patients
are also provided with spiritual/religious services if required.
Describe two reasons that experts give to explain why women typically outlive men?
Two reasons that experts give for women outliving men include: genetics, women typically take
better care of their health than men, and women don't partake as frequently as men do in
behaviors that may cause harm (such as drug abuse, drinking, thrill-seeking activities).
Compare and contrast Activity Theory and Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory.
Be sure to both "compare" and "contrast."
Activity theory is suggests that older individuals are happiest when they partake in an activity.
These activites can range from: painting, volunteering, or even playing a sport (e.g. tennis).
Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory suggests that as older individuals suffer from
physical and mental decrease, they try to become better at activities that they are already
somewhat proficient in. These theories are similar in that they both suggest that an activity
allows for older individuals to gain satisfaction. However, they are different in that one suggests
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8
Exam | Developmental Psychology |
Portage Learning |100% Correct
True or false? Most doctors today define death as occurring when the heart and lungs have
ceased to function.
FALSE
For the following descriptions, identify the most likely type of neurocognitive disorder most
likely indicated by these symptoms and situations. Vera began drinking heavily in her early 20s.
She continued this pattern throughout her life and is now in her 70s. She has been hospitalized
with liver disease. Prior to this hospitalization, her children noticed some that she's been having
trouble dressing herself and is exhibiting some marked forgetfulness.
Substance/Medication Induced
True or false? If you live long enough, you will eventually develop a neurocognitive disorder.
FALSE
True or false? Alzheimer's Disease can cause personality changes.
TRUE
, PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam (Latest-
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8
Exam | Developmental Psychology |
Portage Learning |100% Correct
Seventy-year-old Elizabeth has trouble remembering how to use her DVR and relies on her
daughter to occasionally help her. Is this most likely a sign of Alzheimer's Disease or an age-
related change?
age-related change
True or false? If an individual lives long enough with a terminal illness, he will eventually reach
a point of acceptance of the illness.
FALSE
For the following example, indicate which stage of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's Stage theory is being
depicted. Mandy is very irritable and feels like yelling all of the time.
Anger
Which of the following individuals is NOT in late adulthood?
55-year-old-man
Describe 2 symptoms that may indicate that an individual is experiencing memory loss that is
greater than normal.
, PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam (Latest-
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8
Exam | Developmental Psychology |
Portage Learning |100% Correct
Two symptoms that indicate that an individual is experiencing memory loss that is greater than
normal include: having difficulty getting to a location that an individual has been to many times
over their life and losing track of the concept of time (dates and seasons).
What is hospice? Be sure to discuss the various services given through hospice.
Hospice is a program that provides services for the terminally ill. These services can occur at an
actual hospice location or event at the patient's house. The services typically provided include:
managing of physical symptoms and allowing for the patient to have social interaction. Patients
are also provided with spiritual/religious services if required.
Describe two reasons that experts give to explain why women typically outlive men?
Two reasons that experts give for women outliving men include: genetics, women typically take
better care of their health than men, and women don't partake as frequently as men do in
behaviors that may cause harm (such as drug abuse, drinking, thrill-seeking activities).
Compare and contrast Activity Theory and Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory.
Be sure to both "compare" and "contrast."
Activity theory is suggests that older individuals are happiest when they partake in an activity.
These activites can range from: painting, volunteering, or even playing a sport (e.g. tennis).
Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory suggests that as older individuals suffer from
physical and mental decrease, they try to become better at activities that they are already
somewhat proficient in. These theories are similar in that they both suggest that an activity
allows for older individuals to gain satisfaction. However, they are different in that one suggests
