Question 3 • Introduction to Human Growth and Development – 1708
Which option identifies the source of Nancy’s problem in the following scenario?Nancy just turned 85 and did not pass her driver’s license test. Because she lost her license, she has not been socializing with her friends, going to the Senior Center, or volunteering at her church, all activities that she previously enjoyed.
Answer
A
not keeping physically fit through exercise
B
health problems that require respite care
C
the losses associated with advancing age
D
a decline in the hormone testosterone
Explanation
Nancy’s difficulty began when she lost her driver’s license, which has limited her ability to keep up social activities she enjoyed. This is an example of losses associated with advancing age, not a lack of exercise, a need for respite care, or a decline in testosterone.
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