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Module Question: Compare and contrast primary and secondary aging.
Primary aging is biological and genetically influenced. Secondary aging is aging that is caused
by lifestyle and the environment.
Primary aging is biological aging caused by genes, this aging is unavoidable, while Secondary
aging is not inevitable and is mostly cause by our lifes choices and the environment.
Module question: What are some logical and scientific problems with the "wear and tear" theory
of aging?
The body does an amazing job of repairing itself under normal circumstances. Also, individuals
who engage in moderate to vigorous exercise and activity are typically healthier and longer-lived
compared to more sedentary individuals.
Module Question: What are some current explanations for why we age biologically?
Specific genes seem to be at least partly responsible for longevity as well as the age at which
noticeable physical changes occur in aging. Other genetic theories consider cumulative effects
that damage DNA and therefore result in aging.
Module question: Describe three subtypes of neurocognitive disorders discussed in this module.
Choose three of the following:
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-Parkinson's Disease: may cause a neurocognitive disorder. Symptoms include anxiety,
depression, hallucinations, and personality changes.
-Cognitive declines due to Vascular Disease: are due to a cerebrovascular event such as a stroke.
Risk factors include hypertension, smoking, obesity and any factors that contribute to
cerebrovascular disease.
-A Traumatic brain injury: (which involves trauma to the brain from impact to the head, paired
with a number of symptoms such as loss of consciousness or amnesia) can result in cognitive
impairment such as difficulty concentrating and slowed processing.
-Substance/medication induced neurocognitive disorder: is due to usually a lifetime of heavy
drug use such as alcohol abuse. This may result in the individual having severe problems with
concentrating as well as some motor problems.
-A Prion disease: is caused by transmissible agents called prions. For example, a form of
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is known as "mad cow disease." In humans, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
is very rare. While the precise process for developing a prion disease is not well understood,
research indicates that transmission can occur by corneal transplantation, injection, and possibly
physical contacted with contaminated matter.
-A number of individuals with an HIV Infection have a neurocognitive disorder that is tied to this
disease. Approximately 25% of individuals with HIV have symptoms for at least a mild
neurocognitive disorder.
-Alzheimer's disease: (named after the discoverer, Dr. Alzheimer) is the most common type of
dementia (60% of cases)
Module question: Summarize what the progression of Alzheimer's disease often looks like, being
sure to incorporate the three time points in your summary.
Early stages: problems with declarative memory and language. Social activities, daily activities,
and mood may be affected. Middle stages: progressive memory deterioration and problems with
common words and names. Problems with self-care. May have spatial reasoning difficulties and
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may be unaware of the year/month/current location. Final stages: completely unable to care for
self.
Module question: Your grandmother is concerned that she might have Alzheimer's disease. What
is your response to her based on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease linked in this
module?
I would tell my grandma that it's natural to worry about Alzheimer's, I would also reassure her
that memory changes are common with aging, but it's important to distinguish between typical
age-related changes and those that might signal something more serious, like Alzheimer's. For
example, while it's normal to occasionally forget names or appointments and later remember
them, persistent memory loss that disrupts daily life—such as forgetting recently learned
information or asking the same questions repeatedly—could be a sign of Alzheimer's. Other
warning signs to be aware of include difficulty with planning or solving problems, confusion
about time or place, trouble understanding visual images, or problems with speaking and writing.
If she is experiencing any of these symptoms, it's important to talk to a doctor. Early detection
can help with symptom management and maintaining independence for as long as possible.
Module question: Summarize current findings regarding what causes AD.
Research has ruled out many environmental substances (for example, aluminum and aspartame)
as primary causes of AD. However, the precise causes are still unknown. While amlyoid plaques
and neurofibrillay tangles characterize the brains of patients with AD (and contribute to neural
death and brain shrinkage), these abnormalities can also be observed in the brains of
asymptomatic individuals. This leads researchers to investigate still further for insight into why
individuals may function so differently with and without the presence of these abnormal brain
structures.
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8 Exam |
Developmental Psychology | Portage Learning
|100% Correct
Module Question: Compare and contrast primary and secondary aging.
Primary aging is biological and genetically influenced. Secondary aging is aging that is caused
by lifestyle and the environment.
Primary aging is biological aging caused by genes, this aging is unavoidable, while Secondary
aging is not inevitable and is mostly cause by our lifes choices and the environment.
Module question: What are some logical and scientific problems with the "wear and tear" theory
of aging?
The body does an amazing job of repairing itself under normal circumstances. Also, individuals
who engage in moderate to vigorous exercise and activity are typically healthier and longer-lived
compared to more sedentary individuals.
Module Question: What are some current explanations for why we age biologically?
Specific genes seem to be at least partly responsible for longevity as well as the age at which
noticeable physical changes occur in aging. Other genetic theories consider cumulative effects
that damage DNA and therefore result in aging.
Module question: Describe three subtypes of neurocognitive disorders discussed in this module.
Choose three of the following:
, PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam V2 (Latest-
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8 Exam |
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|100% Correct
-Parkinson's Disease: may cause a neurocognitive disorder. Symptoms include anxiety,
depression, hallucinations, and personality changes.
-Cognitive declines due to Vascular Disease: are due to a cerebrovascular event such as a stroke.
Risk factors include hypertension, smoking, obesity and any factors that contribute to
cerebrovascular disease.
-A Traumatic brain injury: (which involves trauma to the brain from impact to the head, paired
with a number of symptoms such as loss of consciousness or amnesia) can result in cognitive
impairment such as difficulty concentrating and slowed processing.
-Substance/medication induced neurocognitive disorder: is due to usually a lifetime of heavy
drug use such as alcohol abuse. This may result in the individual having severe problems with
concentrating as well as some motor problems.
-A Prion disease: is caused by transmissible agents called prions. For example, a form of
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is known as "mad cow disease." In humans, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
is very rare. While the precise process for developing a prion disease is not well understood,
research indicates that transmission can occur by corneal transplantation, injection, and possibly
physical contacted with contaminated matter.
-A number of individuals with an HIV Infection have a neurocognitive disorder that is tied to this
disease. Approximately 25% of individuals with HIV have symptoms for at least a mild
neurocognitive disorder.
-Alzheimer's disease: (named after the discoverer, Dr. Alzheimer) is the most common type of
dementia (60% of cases)
Module question: Summarize what the progression of Alzheimer's disease often looks like, being
sure to incorporate the three time points in your summary.
Early stages: problems with declarative memory and language. Social activities, daily activities,
and mood may be affected. Middle stages: progressive memory deterioration and problems with
common words and names. Problems with self-care. May have spatial reasoning difficulties and
, PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam V2 (Latest-
2026/2027) Q & A / PSYC140 Module 8 Exam |
Developmental Psychology | Portage Learning
|100% Correct
may be unaware of the year/month/current location. Final stages: completely unable to care for
self.
Module question: Your grandmother is concerned that she might have Alzheimer's disease. What
is your response to her based on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease linked in this
module?
I would tell my grandma that it's natural to worry about Alzheimer's, I would also reassure her
that memory changes are common with aging, but it's important to distinguish between typical
age-related changes and those that might signal something more serious, like Alzheimer's. For
example, while it's normal to occasionally forget names or appointments and later remember
them, persistent memory loss that disrupts daily life—such as forgetting recently learned
information or asking the same questions repeatedly—could be a sign of Alzheimer's. Other
warning signs to be aware of include difficulty with planning or solving problems, confusion
about time or place, trouble understanding visual images, or problems with speaking and writing.
If she is experiencing any of these symptoms, it's important to talk to a doctor. Early detection
can help with symptom management and maintaining independence for as long as possible.
Module question: Summarize current findings regarding what causes AD.
Research has ruled out many environmental substances (for example, aluminum and aspartame)
as primary causes of AD. However, the precise causes are still unknown. While amlyoid plaques
and neurofibrillay tangles characterize the brains of patients with AD (and contribute to neural
death and brain shrinkage), these abnormalities can also be observed in the brains of
asymptomatic individuals. This leads researchers to investigate still further for insight into why
individuals may function so differently with and without the presence of these abnormal brain
structures.
