Question 1

Relativism is a way of thinking that involves recognition and acceptance of paradox and uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Men's capacity for reproduction diminishes with age but remains intact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Louise often hears voices that tell her not to trust anyone,as they may be secretly plotting against her.Louise is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions. 
B)  hallucinations. 
C)  delusions of grandeur. 
D)  borderline disorder. 
A)  delusions. 
B)  hallucinations. 
C)  delusions of grandeur. 
D)  borderline disorder.

Question 4

Among college and university students,binge drinking can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  a normal developmental stage activity that is contextual and subsides with age. 
B)  an epidemic social problem affecting up to 70% of post-secondary students. 
C)  a serious social concern closely associated with higher rates of unprotected sex, physical injury, and driving while intoxicated. 
D)  a concerning problem primarily among males in post-secondary settings. 
A)  a normal developmental stage activity that is contextual and subsides with age. 
B)  an epidemic social problem affecting up to 70% of post-secondary students. 
C)  a serious social concern closely associated with higher rates of unprotected sex, physical injury, and driving while intoxicated. 
D)  a concerning problem primarily among males in post-secondary settings.

Question 5

Compare and contrast primary aging and secondary aging,and give an example of each form of aging.

Accepted Answer

Primary aging refers to the inevitable,

Question 6

The loss of speed that is the hallmark of primary aging in adulthood is based upon age-based changes in the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular 
B)  limbic 
C)  endocrine 
D)  nervous 
A)  cardiovascular 
B)  limbic 
C)  endocrine 
D)  nervous

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of secondary aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  decline in production of viable sperm 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  cancer 
D)  increased wrinkling of the skin 
A)  decline in production of viable sperm 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  cancer 
D)  increased wrinkling of the skin

Question 8

For Canadian females,the major source of exposure to HIV is injection drug use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to statistics,which of the following women would be most at risk for miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ella, age 17, who is experiencing her first pregnancy 
B)  Alice, age 34, who is experiencing her first pregnancy 
C)  Lois, age 21, who is experiencing her first pregnancy 
D)  Brenda, age 28, who has had several previous children 
A)  Ella, age 17, who is experiencing her first pregnancy 
B)  Alice, age 34, who is experiencing her first pregnancy 
C)  Lois, age 21, who is experiencing her first pregnancy 
D)  Brenda, age 28, who has had several previous children

Question 10

Studies show that the risk of virtually every kind of emotional disturbance is higher in early adulthood than in middle age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe how physical functioning changes across adulthood after the peak levels of functioning are attained in the early 20s and 30s.Give examples to illustrate age-based changes in physical functioning.What are the consequences or implications of age-based changes in physical functioning?

Accepted Answer

Physical functioning changes across adul

Question 12

Longitudinal studies show that the decline in crystallized intelligence begins in early adulthood and continues steadily across the lifespan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What statement is most true regarding the high rate of sexually transmitted infections among people in early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having multiple sexual partners is not a contributing factor. 
B)  Lack of access to medical services allows symptoms to go undetected. 
C)  Inadequate use of protection leads to the spread of STIs. 
D)  Today's treatments are so quick and effective, that exposure to STIs is no longer a major concern. 
A)  Having multiple sexual partners is not a contributing factor. 
B)  Lack of access to medical services allows symptoms to go undetected. 
C)  Inadequate use of protection leads to the spread of STIs. 
D)  Today's treatments are so quick and effective, that exposure to STIs is no longer a major concern.

Question 14

Sexual assault that consists of unwanted kissing,touching,oral/anal intercourse,or other forms of penetration 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 15

Which of the following best illustrates Seligman's view of optimism?

Accepted Answer

A)  When Aisha goes to the racetrack, she bets on grey horses because she had a grey pony when she was a child. 
B)  Janie is a pleasant, sunny person who always has a smile and a warm greeting for everyone she meets. 
C)  Although six banks rejected Bill's application for a loan to start a computer software company, he persisted in his efforts to convince people that his computer operating system would revolutionize personal computing. 
D)  Inez believes she will do well in university because she has a high IQ and had an excellent university preparation program in high school. 
A)  When Aisha goes to the racetrack, she bets on grey horses because she had a grey pony when she was a child. 
B)  Janie is a pleasant, sunny person who always has a smile and a warm greeting for everyone she meets. 
C)  Although six banks rejected Bill's application for a loan to start a computer software company, he persisted in his efforts to convince people that his computer operating system would revolutionize personal computing. 
D)  Inez believes she will do well in university because she has a high IQ and had an excellent university preparation program in high school.

Question 16

Discuss substance use among young adults in Canada.What drinking patterns among college and university students give cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Substance use among young adults in Cana

Question 17

How and why do the psychological concepts of social support and a sense of control affect physical health?

Accepted Answer

Social support and a sense of control ar

Question 18

The expression to "bite your tongue" in order to keep from putting your "foot in your mouth" is characterized by a cognitive skill that emerges in early adulthood known as response inhibition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a factor that has been hypothesized to contribute to partner abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  partner differences, such as differences in ethnicity or differences in IQ 
B)  personality traits, such as aggressiveness or tendency toward jealousy 
C)  gender-role prescriptions that give men authority over their wives 
D)  laws that define women as property and give men the right to control or punish 
A)  partner differences, such as differences in ethnicity or differences in IQ 
B)  personality traits, such as aggressiveness or tendency toward jealousy 
C)  gender-role prescriptions that give men authority over their wives 
D)  laws that define women as property and give men the right to control or punish

Question 20

Research has shown that a sense of control over one's life is linked to all of the following health effects EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholism 
B)  poorer health 
C)  depression 
D)  mortality 
A)  alcoholism 
B)  poorer health 
C)  depression 
D)  mortality

Relativism is a way of thinking that involves recognition and acceptance of paradox and uncertainty.

Men's capacity for reproduction diminishes with age but remains intact.

Louise often hears voices that tell her not to trust anyone,as they may be secretly plotting against her.Louise is most likely suffering from

Among college and university students,binge drinking can best be described as

Compare and contrast primary aging and secondary aging,and give an example of each form of aging.

The loss of speed that is the hallmark of primary aging in adulthood is based upon age-based changes in the ________ system.

Which of the following is an example of secondary aging?

For Canadian females,the major source of exposure to HIV is injection drug use.

According to statistics,which of the following women would be most at risk for miscarriage?

Studies show that the risk of virtually every kind of emotional disturbance is higher in early adulthood than in middle age.

Describe how physical functioning changes across adulthood after the peak levels of functioning are attained in the early 20s and 30s.Give examples to illustrate age-based changes in physical functioning.What are the consequences or implications of age-based changes in physical functioning?

Longitudinal studies show that the decline in crystallized intelligence begins in early adulthood and continues steadily across the lifespan.

What statement is most true regarding the high rate of sexually transmitted infections among people in early adulthood?

Sexual assault that consists of unwanted kissing,touching,oral/anal intercourse,or other forms of penetration would be viewed as

Which of the following best illustrates Seligman's view of optimism?

Discuss substance use among young adults in Canada.What drinking patterns among college and university students give cause for concern?

How and why do the psychological concepts of social support and a sense of control affect physical health?

The expression to "bite your tongue" in order to keep from putting your "foot in your mouth" is characterized by a cognitive skill that emerges in early adulthood known as response inhibition.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that has been hypothesized to contribute to partner abuse?

Research has shown that a sense of control over one's life is linked to all of the following health effects EXCEPT

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

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Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Relativism is a way of thinking that involves recognition and acceptance of paradox and uncertainty.

Men's capacity for reproduction diminishes with age but remains intact.

Louise often hears voices that tell her not to trust anyone,as they may be secretly plotting against her.Louise is most likely suffering from

Among college and university students,binge drinking can best be described as

Compare and contrast primary aging and secondary aging,and give an example of each form of aging.

The loss of speed that is the hallmark of primary aging in adulthood is based upon age-based changes in the ________ system.

Which of the following is an example of secondary aging?

For Canadian females,the major source of exposure to HIV is injection drug use.

According to statistics,which of the following women would be most at risk for miscarriage?

Studies show that the risk of virtually every kind of emotional disturbance is higher in early adulthood than in middle age.

Describe how physical functioning changes across adulthood after the peak levels of functioning are attained in the early 20s and 30s.Give examples to illustrate age-based changes in physical functioning.What are the consequences or implications of age-based changes in physical functioning?

Longitudinal studies show that the decline in crystallized intelligence begins in early adulthood and continues steadily across the lifespan.

What statement is most true regarding the high rate of sexually transmitted infections among people in early adulthood?

Sexual assault that consists of unwanted kissing,touching,oral/anal intercourse,or other forms of penetration would be viewed as

Which of the following best illustrates Seligman's view of optimism?

Discuss substance use among young adults in Canada.What drinking patterns among college and university students give cause for concern?

How and why do the psychological concepts of social support and a sense of control affect physical health?

The expression to "bite your tongue" in order to keep from putting your "foot in your mouth" is characterized by a cognitive skill that emerges in early adulthood known as response inhibition.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that has been hypothesized to contribute to partner abuse?

Research has shown that a sense of control over one's life is linked to all of the following health effects EXCEPT

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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