Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Why is osteoporosis an important health concern? Summarize the risk factors for osteoporosis and identify strategies that can prevent or reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Which of the following statements best represents Daniel Goleman's thoughts about creative thinking processes?

During the perimenopausal period,problems such as mental confusion or emotional instability often can be attributed to loss of sleep caused by night-time hot flashes.

Developmentalists know that behavioural choices and mental health conditions affect the brain.Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following physical or psychological effects is NOT associated with the use of hormone replacement therapy?

_________ is secreted by the ruptured ovarian follicle from which the ovum emerges and rises during the second half of the menstrual cycle.

Presbyopia and presbycusis are examples of secondary aging processes.

Men are more likely than women to have poor health,to have nonfatal chronic conditions such as arthritis,and to be limited in daily activities as a result of their health problems.

Discuss the creative process using Goleman's stages.How does the creative process apply to middle and older adulthood? What factor has been identified as a key component in creativity? What factors play a role in preserving creativity in middle adulthood and beyond?

Natural supplements (food,herb,and vitamin)have proven to be as effective as Viagra in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

What does Nancy Denney's model of exercised and unexercised skills suggest about the effects of age on physical and cognitive abilities?

Discuss the major causes of death in middle adulthood.What are the contributing factors and preventative measures that can be adopted to minimize the risks?

All of the following statements are true regarding creativity in people over 50 EXCEPT:

Briefly summarize what is known about memory and cognitive functioning during the years of middle adulthood.What lifestyle choices or health behaviour decisions influence cognitive function in middle age?

A researcher who is testing the cognitive functioning of middle-aged adults would find that her subjects ________ on well-rehearsed,familiar tasks and ________ on tests of unfamiliar or unpracticed skills.

Which of the following is NOT a significant risk factor for heart disease?

According to experts,which of the following is the best explanation for the cognitive and emotional effects of perimenopause,such as feelings of emotional instability or mental confusion?

Martha notices her father Rick,age 50,holding his newspaper further and further away to get a clear image.Martha's father is likely experiencing

The performance of cognitive tasks activates a larger area of the brain in middle-aged adults than in younger adults.

Menopause is generally considered to be a single event.