Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Diana is 50 years old and has recently started experiencing a few symptoms of menopause. Which of the following symptoms is Diana most likely to experience?

The average adult in middle adulthood ________ height and ________ weight.

________ refers to the ability to understand ideas expressed in words.

Mildred is in her 20s. Her doctor tells her that she is gradually losing muscle mass and strength especially in her back and legs. Her doctor has advised her to exercise regularly and focus on her diet as a strategy to slow down the decline of muscle mass and strength. Which of the following terms best describes Mildred's condition?

Which of the following statements is true of work in midlife?

Which of the following is one of the reasons why many middle-aged workers are delaying their retirement plans?

Which of the following is one of the outcomes of the restructuring, downsizing, and outsourcing resulting from globalization?

Mark is an orthopedic surgeon. He has been asked to conduct a seminar for middle-aged individuals on bone density. During the seminar, he informs the audience that they should include a lot of fruits and vegetables in their diet as they are known to increase bone density in middle-aged and older adults. Which of the following facts best supports Mark's advice?

Drawing on beliefs, values, and goals to change the meaning of a stressful situation is known as

Name the term that refers to the mental "workbench" where individuals manipulate and assemble information and solve problems.

Which of the following statements about menopause is true?

Douglas is diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. He consults his doctor to know about the treatment options available for his condition. Which of the following drugs that are similar to Viagra will the doctor most likely prescribe to treat Douglas's condition?

According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, which of the following abilities showed signs of early decline?

Which of the following types of hormones is most commonly administered during hormone replacement therapy?

Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause. What are things one can do to alleviate these symptoms?

Lillian is 50 years old. Her doctor has noticed a sharp decrease in her estrogen levels, and Lillian is complaining of nausea and fatigue. Based on these symptoms, what could be her initial diagnosis?

________ is the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Which of the following is a sign of aging for the average adult in middle adulthood?

Jeanette, a 60-year-old woman, participates in a competition in which the participants are asked to memorize a list of words and then recall them in the same order in less than 2 minutes. In this competition, the participant who recalls the maximum number of words in the right order will be the winner. Unfortunately, Jeanette is not able to recall more than 10 words. In the context of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, Jeanette is most likely showing a decline in the mental ability referred to as

________ was the main cause of death in the United States until the middle of the 20th century.