Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Current evidence pinpoints ___________ as a "toxic" ingredient of Type A behavior patterns,since isolating it from global Type A consistently predicts heart disease and other health problems in both men and women.

Thomas is approaching 50.He can anticipate an accumulation of fat in which areas of his body?

Which of the following is true about becoming a student in midlife?

Which of the following is true about sexuality in middle adulthood?

From the twenties into the sixties,the amount of information people can retain in _________ memory diminishes.

Which of the following is true about mature creators?

Cancer death rates _________ sharply as __________ decreases.

One criticism of past research on cognitive aging is that it focused on intellectual

Merrill has a buildup of plaque in his coronary arteries that encircle his heart and provide its muscles with oxygen and nutrients.Merrill has

Reduction in bone density during adulthood is

Mia returned to college at age 45.She will probably need help in

Maureen,an overweight 48-year-old,wants to start exercising.The format that will probably work best for her is a

Central State College wants to provide supports for mature adults who are returning to school.What strategies would you suggest?

Which of the following employees with similar years of experience will probably perform more competently in the workplace?

Which of the following is true about hormone therapy?

What causes older adults to "shrink" in height and how can the progress be slowed?

Because men account for over 70 percent of cases of cardiovascular disease in middle adulthood,

Dr.Richter believes that older adults experience greater loss of information as it moves through the cognitive system.As a result,the whole system must slow down to inspect and interpret the information.Dr.Richter subscribes to the __________ view.

Susan's mother died of breast cancer at age 28.Through genetic screening,Susan discovers she has a BRCA1 mutation.What are Susan's chances of developing breast cancer?

Charlie has frequent angry outbursts.He is rude,disagreeable,critical,and condescending.Charlie exhibits