WGU D399 HLTH 2500 Introduction to Gerontology FA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026
1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary focus of
gerontological studies?
 a) Adolescent development
 b) Adult education
 c) Aging processes and elderly care
 d) Pediatric care
 Correct Answer: c) Aging processes and elderly care
 Rationale: Gerontology is the study of the aging
processes and individuals as they grow from middle age
through later life.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The theory that suggests older adults
are more selective in their social interactions to maximize
positive emotional experiences is called the
_____________ theory.
 Correct Answer: Socioemotional Selectivity
 Rationale: The Socioemotional Selectivity Theory posits
that as people age, they prioritize experiences that are
emotionally gratifying.
3. True/False: The "wear and tear" theory of aging suggests
that the body ages as a result of accumulated damage from
environmental exposures.
 Correct Answer: True
 Rationale: The "wear and tear" theory is one of the oldest
theories of aging, proposing that cells and tissues simply
wear out over time due to use and exposure to
environmental stressors.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are considered
common psychosocial issues faced by the elderly?