Question 1

IQ scores typically fluctuate a great deal across the years of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Formal operational logic is the most effective cognitive strategy for addressing the complex and paradoxical problems of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the relationship between the distribution of wealth and the health of Canadians? What factors mediate the relationship for Canadians? Compare Canadian outcomes with U.S.outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between the distributio

Question 4

To truly measure the health status of a population,aggregate health indicators that measure quality of life must be assessed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the key features of the human immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the thymus gland and the bone marrow 
B)  the pancreas and the liver 
C)  neurotransmitters and hormones 
D)  fever, chills, and muscle aches 
A)  the thymus gland and the bone marrow 
B)  the pancreas and the liver 
C)  neurotransmitters and hormones 
D)  fever, chills, and muscle aches

Question 6

The skills and knowledge learned throughout the lifespan,such as being able to read,balance a chequebook,use a computer,or evaluate an experience,are known as crystallized intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Evangelina has a number of problems in her personal life.She often feels helpless,that her misfortune is her fault,and that it will last forever,so she chooses to give up and tries to avoid any situation that may cause her stress.She is most likely a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  optimist. 
B)  pessimist. 
C)  self-efficacist. 
D)  realist. 
A)  optimist. 
B)  pessimist. 
C)  self-efficacist. 
D)  realist.

Question 8

Why do adults become more susceptible to disease as they age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer antibodies are produced and T cells become less efficient. 
B)  The thymus gland becomes excessively large and interferes with the production of B cells. 
C)  More B cells and T cells are produced than can be absorbed by the bone marrow and the thymus gland. 
D)  The thymus gland and the bone marrow produce antibodies that attack normal body cells. 
A)  Fewer antibodies are produced and T cells become less efficient. 
B)  The thymus gland becomes excessively large and interferes with the production of B cells. 
C)  More B cells and T cells are produced than can be absorbed by the bone marrow and the thymus gland. 
D)  The thymus gland and the bone marrow produce antibodies that attack normal body cells.

Question 9

The risk of miscarriage and other complications of pregnancy is higher in a woman's twenties than in her thirties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Peak physical functioning occurs when adults are in their twenties and thirties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The locus of control is an individual's set of beliefs about the causes of events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Persons living in common-law relationships are more likely to be victims of lethal and non-lethal spousal violence than those who are legally married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some parts of the brain produce new neurons to replace those that die,even in the brains of older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The risk for osteoporosis is higher in a woman's twenties than in her thirties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Prosperous nations with high levels of social inequality,such as the United States,experience poorer overall health than less prosperous nations that have a more egalitarian society,such as Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the changes that take place in the brain and nervous system in young adulthood.How do these changes affect functioning?

Accepted Answer

During young adulthood, the brain and ne

Question 17

An individual has recently developed a form of cancer.Which aspect of the person's immune system would be involved in the development of the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  bone marrow, by producing more B cells 
B)  antibodies, through reduced efficiency 
C)  T cells, by losing their ability to recognize foreign cells 
D)  B cells, by producing fewer antibodies 
A)  bone marrow, by producing more B cells 
B)  antibodies, through reduced efficiency 
C)  T cells, by losing their ability to recognize foreign cells 
D)  B cells, by producing fewer antibodies

Question 18

The positive benefits of social support are determined by the number of actual social and emotional contacts an individual has with the members of her social support network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Luis experiences an irrational fear when he is in a tightly confined space,such as an elevator or crowded room.Most likely,Luis has a mental disorder known as

Accepted Answer

A)  mood dementia 
B)  phobia 
C)  histrionic personality disorder 
D)  depression 
A)  mood dementia 
B)  phobia 
C)  histrionic personality disorder 
D)  depression

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding female reproduction patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of age. 
B)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of disease. 
C)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of genetically transmitted defects. 
D)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of early contraceptive use. 
A)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of age. 
B)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of disease. 
C)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of genetically transmitted defects. 
D)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of early contraceptive use.

IQ scores typically fluctuate a great deal across the years of adulthood.

Formal operational logic is the most effective cognitive strategy for addressing the complex and paradoxical problems of adulthood.

What is the relationship between the distribution of wealth and the health of Canadians? What factors mediate the relationship for Canadians? Compare Canadian outcomes with U.S.outcomes.

To truly measure the health status of a population,aggregate health indicators that measure quality of life must be assessed.

What are the key features of the human immune system?

The skills and knowledge learned throughout the lifespan,such as being able to read,balance a chequebook,use a computer,or evaluate an experience,are known as crystallized intelligence.

Evangelina has a number of problems in her personal life.She often feels helpless,that her misfortune is her fault,and that it will last forever,so she chooses to give up and tries to avoid any situation that may cause her stress.She is most likely a(n)

Why do adults become more susceptible to disease as they age?

The risk of miscarriage and other complications of pregnancy is higher in a woman's twenties than in her thirties.

Peak physical functioning occurs when adults are in their twenties and thirties.

The locus of control is an individual's set of beliefs about the causes of events.

Persons living in common-law relationships are more likely to be victims of lethal and non-lethal spousal violence than those who are legally married.

Some parts of the brain produce new neurons to replace those that die,even in the brains of older adults.

The risk for osteoporosis is higher in a woman's twenties than in her thirties.

Prosperous nations with high levels of social inequality,such as the United States,experience poorer overall health than less prosperous nations that have a more egalitarian society,such as Japan.

Describe the changes that take place in the brain and nervous system in young adulthood.How do these changes affect functioning?

An individual has recently developed a form of cancer.Which aspect of the person's immune system would be involved in the development of the disease?

The positive benefits of social support are determined by the number of actual social and emotional contacts an individual has with the members of her social support network.

Luis experiences an irrational fear when he is in a tightly confined space,such as an elevator or crowded room.Most likely,Luis has a mental disorder known as

Which of the following statements is true regarding female reproduction patterns?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

IQ scores typically fluctuate a great deal across the years of adulthood.

Formal operational logic is the most effective cognitive strategy for addressing the complex and paradoxical problems of adulthood.

What is the relationship between the distribution of wealth and the health of Canadians? What factors mediate the relationship for Canadians? Compare Canadian outcomes with U.S.outcomes.

To truly measure the health status of a population,aggregate health indicators that measure quality of life must be assessed.

What are the key features of the human immune system?

The skills and knowledge learned throughout the lifespan,such as being able to read,balance a chequebook,use a computer,or evaluate an experience,are known as crystallized intelligence.

Evangelina has a number of problems in her personal life.She often feels helpless,that her misfortune is her fault,and that it will last forever,so she chooses to give up and tries to avoid any situation that may cause her stress.She is most likely a(n)

Why do adults become more susceptible to disease as they age?

The risk of miscarriage and other complications of pregnancy is higher in a woman's twenties than in her thirties.

Peak physical functioning occurs when adults are in their twenties and thirties.

The locus of control is an individual's set of beliefs about the causes of events.

Persons living in common-law relationships are more likely to be victims of lethal and non-lethal spousal violence than those who are legally married.

Some parts of the brain produce new neurons to replace those that die,even in the brains of older adults.

The risk for osteoporosis is higher in a woman's twenties than in her thirties.

Prosperous nations with high levels of social inequality,such as the United States,experience poorer overall health than less prosperous nations that have a more egalitarian society,such as Japan.

Describe the changes that take place in the brain and nervous system in young adulthood.How do these changes affect functioning?

An individual has recently developed a form of cancer.Which aspect of the person's immune system would be involved in the development of the disease?

The positive benefits of social support are determined by the number of actual social and emotional contacts an individual has with the members of her social support network.

Luis experiences an irrational fear when he is in a tightly confined space,such as an elevator or crowded room.Most likely,Luis has a mental disorder known as

Which of the following statements is true regarding female reproduction patterns?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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