Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Regina is cleaning up the kitchen after the evening, pondering what she will do during the evening hours. For her, this is the best time of the day because she can choose whatever she finds interesting. She is looking forward to:

Stacey has noticed that her mother, now 60, is a little slower in thinking through problems or when multitasking. This is consistent with John Horn's findings that _____ intelligence steadily declines from middle adulthood onward.

Marisol, age 61, just returned from the funeral of a friend who was about 10 years older than she is. She is writing in a journal about what gives her life meaning, and how she feels about the years she has left. Frankl would say she is engaging in:

Which of the following persons is most likely to be an expert chef?

Currently, the main causes of death in middle adulthood in the United States are:

In a longitudinal study of individuals from their early thirties through their late sixties/early seventies:

Today the average life expectancy in the United States is:

Describe what men go through during their climacteric and how it differs from what women experience.

High blood pressure during middle-age has been linked to _____ in late adulthood.

Chronic disorders account for approximately _____ of total health-care spending in the United States.

In a 2011-2012 U.S. survey, approximately what percentage of adults 40 to 59 years of age were obese?

The average adult in middle adulthood _____ height and _____ weight.

Which of the following is the reason for the decrease in height with the advancement in age?

During middle age, the ability to hear _____ sounds declines first.

According to cognitive aging expert Denise Park, the slowdown in learning new information has been linked to changes in:

Lauren, age 54, and her daughter, Stephanie, age 27, are participants in a cognitive study of reaction time. When the tests are done, the lab assistant tells them that Stephanie was faster, with a typical time difference of:

Which of the following is TRUE about the Seattle Longitudinal Study?

The pleasant times after work when individuals are free to pursue activities and interests of their own choosing.

Which of the following is the finding of the longitudinal and cross-sectional assessment of intellectual abilities conducted by Schaie?

Ebony has been showing symptoms of depression, such as a lack of interest in anything and a sense of hopelessness. While her daughter is worried about her mother, she believes the depression is just a side effect of the menopausal process. Research has shown: