Question 1

Which of the following statements is most true regarding the impact of strong social support networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are lowered risks of disease for women. 
B)  There are correlations with health benefits, but only in Western cultures. 
C)  There is a direct correlation with mental health benefits, but not with physical health benefits. 
D)  The perceived adequacy of a person's social network is positively correlated with immune system functioning. 
A)  There are lowered risks of disease for women. 
B)  There are correlations with health benefits, but only in Western cultures. 
C)  There is a direct correlation with mental health benefits, but not with physical health benefits. 
D)  The perceived adequacy of a person's social network is positively correlated with immune system functioning.

Question 2

More Canadian men than Canadian women 25 to 34 years of age hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Shrinkage of the thymus gland occurs as a result of secondary aging processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Among men in early adulthood,infertility is commonly caused by erectile dysfunction,or an inability to acquire and sustain an erection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Of the following,which has not been recommended as a strategy to prevent intimate partner abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  having the victim and the abuser seek relationship counselling 
B)  training law enforcement and hospital emergency room personnel to recognize signs of abuse 
C)  providing victims with problem-solving skills and temporary shelters 
D)  educating the public and changing attitudes about the acceptability of violence in intimate relationships 
A)  having the victim and the abuser seek relationship counselling 
B)  training law enforcement and hospital emergency room personnel to recognize signs of abuse 
C)  providing victims with problem-solving skills and temporary shelters 
D)  educating the public and changing attitudes about the acceptability of violence in intimate relationships

Question 6

After declining for two decades,the number of reported new cases of sexually transmitted infections has been increasing,especially for chlamydia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is young adulthood a time of higher risk for emotional disturbance? What factors make young adults particularly likely to develop mental health problems?

Accepted Answer

Young adulthood is a time of higher risk

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of age-related changes that one might experience in early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in wrinkles as a result of loss of elasticity 
B)  increased reproductive risk and/or lowered fertility 
C)  loss of height due to compression of the disks in the spine 
D)  loss of the ability to hear very high and very low tones 
A)  increase in wrinkles as a result of loss of elasticity 
B)  increased reproductive risk and/or lowered fertility 
C)  loss of height due to compression of the disks in the spine 
D)  loss of the ability to hear very high and very low tones

Question 9

Describe the three levels of sexual assault in Canadian law,and describe how they differ for a victim.

Accepted Answer

In Canadian law, sexual assault is categ

Question 10

Sexual assault with a weapon or resulting in bodily harm would be viewed as

Accepted Answer

A)  level 1. 
B)  level 2. 
C)  level 3. 
D)  level 4. 
A)  level 1. 
B)  level 2. 
C)  level 3. 
D)  level 4.

Question 11

Which of the following terms represents the basic,underlying,inevitable processes of physical change that affect all human beings?

Accepted Answer

A)  quality adjusted life years 
B)  senescence 
C)  primary aging 
D)  secondary aging 
A)  quality adjusted life years 
B)  senescence 
C)  primary aging 
D)  secondary aging

Question 12

The majority of deaths in 20- to 34-year-olds are caused by disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define and give examples to illustrate the concepts of fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence.How are these aspects of intelligence affected by aging?

Accepted Answer

Fluid intelligence refers to the ability

Question 14

Pavlo has just lost his job working as a graphic artist.He continues to maintain a high level of optimism,as he firmly believes that the setback is only temporary and that a solution is around the corner.He 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 15

Among Canadians,which statement best represents the relationship between good health/lower mortality rates and degree of income inequality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal health care negates many of the effects of income inequity. 
B)  Universally, the rich are generally healthier, happier, and live longer than the poor. 
C)  Health habits rather than income affect overall good health and mortality rates. 
D)  Public health campaigns to increase awareness of the health benefits of diet, exercise, and not smoking have significantly lessened the traditional income inequity impacts. 
A)  Universal health care negates many of the effects of income inequity. 
B)  Universally, the rich are generally healthier, happier, and live longer than the poor. 
C)  Health habits rather than income affect overall good health and mortality rates. 
D)  Public health campaigns to increase awareness of the health benefits of diet, exercise, and not smoking have significantly lessened the traditional income inequity impacts.

Question 16

The belief in one's capacity to cause an intended event to occur or to perform a task is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  pessimism. 
B)  optimism. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-efficiency. 
A)  pessimism. 
B)  optimism. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-efficiency.

Question 17

An individual is given a test that requires her to follow diagrammed instructions to fold a piece of paper into a box and another test that requires her to find figures embedded in other figures.These tests,which involve abstract reasoning unrelated to previous education or experience,would require the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding skills. 
B)  crystallized intelligence. 
C)  fluid intelligence. 
D)  dialectical thought. 
A)  encoding skills. 
B)  crystallized intelligence. 
C)  fluid intelligence. 
D)  dialectical thought.

Question 18

Which concept is unrelated to the other concepts in this list?

Accepted Answer

A)  optimism 
B)  perceived control 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  crystallized intelligence 
A)  optimism 
B)  perceived control 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  crystallized intelligence

Question 19

Canada has the highest proportion of college and university graduates combined in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Violence by former partners is more severe and lethal than assault by a current partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is most true regarding the impact of strong social support networks?

More Canadian men than Canadian women 25 to 34 years of age hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Shrinkage of the thymus gland occurs as a result of secondary aging processes.

Among men in early adulthood,infertility is commonly caused by erectile dysfunction,or an inability to acquire and sustain an erection.

Of the following,which has not been recommended as a strategy to prevent intimate partner abuse?

After declining for two decades,the number of reported new cases of sexually transmitted infections has been increasing,especially for chlamydia.

Why is young adulthood a time of higher risk for emotional disturbance? What factors make young adults particularly likely to develop mental health problems?

Which of the following is NOT an example of age-related changes that one might experience in early adulthood?

Describe the three levels of sexual assault in Canadian law,and describe how they differ for a victim.

Sexual assault with a weapon or resulting in bodily harm would be viewed as

Which of the following terms represents the basic,underlying,inevitable processes of physical change that affect all human beings?

The majority of deaths in 20- to 34-year-olds are caused by disease.

Define and give examples to illustrate the concepts of fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence.How are these aspects of intelligence affected by aging?

Pavlo has just lost his job working as a graphic artist.He continues to maintain a high level of optimism,as he firmly believes that the setback is only temporary and that a solution is around the corner.He is most likely a(n)

Among Canadians,which statement best represents the relationship between good health/lower mortality rates and degree of income inequality?

The belief in one's capacity to cause an intended event to occur or to perform a task is known as

Which concept is unrelated to the other concepts in this list?

Canada has the highest proportion of college and university graduates combined in the world.

Violence by former partners is more severe and lethal than assault by a current partner.

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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

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Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Which of the following statements is most true regarding the impact of strong social support networks?

More Canadian men than Canadian women 25 to 34 years of age hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Shrinkage of the thymus gland occurs as a result of secondary aging processes.

Among men in early adulthood,infertility is commonly caused by erectile dysfunction,or an inability to acquire and sustain an erection.

Of the following,which has not been recommended as a strategy to prevent intimate partner abuse?

After declining for two decades,the number of reported new cases of sexually transmitted infections has been increasing,especially for chlamydia.

Why is young adulthood a time of higher risk for emotional disturbance? What factors make young adults particularly likely to develop mental health problems?

Which of the following is NOT an example of age-related changes that one might experience in early adulthood?

Describe the three levels of sexual assault in Canadian law,and describe how they differ for a victim.

Sexual assault with a weapon or resulting in bodily harm would be viewed as

Which of the following terms represents the basic,underlying,inevitable processes of physical change that affect all human beings?

The majority of deaths in 20- to 34-year-olds are caused by disease.

Define and give examples to illustrate the concepts of fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence.How are these aspects of intelligence affected by aging?

Pavlo has just lost his job working as a graphic artist.He continues to maintain a high level of optimism,as he firmly believes that the setback is only temporary and that a solution is around the corner.He is most likely a(n)

Among Canadians,which statement best represents the relationship between good health/lower mortality rates and degree of income inequality?

The belief in one's capacity to cause an intended event to occur or to perform a task is known as

Which concept is unrelated to the other concepts in this list?

Canada has the highest proportion of college and university graduates combined in the world.

Violence by former partners is more severe and lethal than assault by a current partner.

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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