Question 1

Rachel and Rick are concerned about their marriage, especially since they are at the chronological point with the highest rate of divorces, which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  one year after marriage. 
B)  five years after marriage. 
C)  seven years after marriage. 
D)  ten years after marriage. 
A)  one year after marriage. 
B)  five years after marriage. 
C)  seven years after marriage. 
D)  ten years after marriage. B

Question 2

At age 40, if Jan eats at the same rate as when she was younger and does not exercise regularly, she will gain weight because she is not compensating for her:

Accepted Answer

A)  lowering basal metabolism rate. 
B)  higher basal metabolism rate. 
C)  fluctuating basal metabolism rate. 
D)  inertial basal metabolism rate. 
A)  lowering basal metabolism rate. 
B)  higher basal metabolism rate. 
C)  fluctuating basal metabolism rate. 
D)  inertial basal metabolism rate. A

Question 3

Sierra is 52. What changes can she expect in terms of her sexual response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased orgasmic response 
B)  Increased interest in sex due to less fear of pregnancy 
C)  Less discomfort during the process of penetration 
D)  A greater need for artificial sources of vaginal lubrication 
A)  Decreased orgasmic response 
B)  Increased interest in sex due to less fear of pregnancy 
C)  Less discomfort during the process of penetration 
D)  A greater need for artificial sources of vaginal lubrication D

Question 4

Sun is a working mother. She is fortunate that she and her supervisor get along well and enjoy respect on both sides. If Sun is typical of women in her position, she will report:

Accepted Answer

A)  less stress. 
B)  more work-related support. 
C)  problems with work interfering with her family life. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  less stress. 
B)  more work-related support. 
C)  problems with work interfering with her family life. 
D)  all of these.

Question 5

For Levinson, an individual who has managed to reappraise his life and invest in his current relationships as well as become the best person he can be has successfully navigated the polarity of:

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment/separation. 
B)  masculine/feminine. 
C)  destructive/creativity. 
D)  negativity/positiveness 
A)  attachment/separation. 
B)  masculine/feminine. 
C)  destructive/creativity. 
D)  negativity/positiveness

Question 6

Traditional gender roles, such as the recognition that reproduction is no longer an option or physical intimidation is not as feasible as it was in early adulthood, are realities faced in the polarity of:

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine/feminine. 
B)  young/old. 
C)  attachment/separation. 
D)  androgogy/gynogogy. 
A)  masculine/feminine. 
B)  young/old. 
C)  attachment/separation. 
D)  androgogy/gynogogy.

Question 7

__________ is a menopause treatment whereby women receive endocrine supplements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormone replacement therapy 
B)  Chemical support therapy 
C)  Holistic therapy support 
D)  Hormone inactivation management 
A)  Hormone replacement therapy 
B)  Chemical support therapy 
C)  Holistic therapy support 
D)  Hormone inactivation management

Question 8

Based on Schaie's findings about cognitive decline with age, what can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive abilities decline regardless of social class or financial status. 
B)  Cognitive abilities tend not to decline with age. 
C)  The richer one is and the higher one's social class, the less one's cognitive abilities decline. 
D)  Cognitive abilities decline at a rate determined by genetics. 
A)  Cognitive abilities decline regardless of social class or financial status. 
B)  Cognitive abilities tend not to decline with age. 
C)  The richer one is and the higher one's social class, the less one's cognitive abilities decline. 
D)  Cognitive abilities decline at a rate determined by genetics.

Question 9

According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately __________ of adults ages 50 to 64 have regular health screening.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent 
B)  33 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  75 percent 
A)  25 percent 
B)  33 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  75 percent

Question 10

In regard to creative achievement, research shows that the peak period for scholars and scientists is:

Accepted Answer

A)  in their early twenties. 
B)  between their twenties and thirties. 
C)  between their forties and sixties. 
D)  in their seventies. 
A)  in their early twenties. 
B)  between their twenties and thirties. 
C)  between their forties and sixties. 
D)  in their seventies.

Question 11

The acronym for Dacey's plan to deal with stress is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ASSIST. 
B)  HELP. 
C)  AID. 
D)  COPE. 
A)  ASSIST. 
B)  HELP. 
C)  AID. 
D)  COPE.

Question 12

The polarity that deals with the struggle between acknowledging physical limitations with the benefits of life experience is:

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine/feminine. 
B)  attachment/separation. 
C)  young/old. 
D)  destruction/creation. 
A)  masculine/feminine. 
B)  attachment/separation. 
C)  young/old. 
D)  destruction/creation.

Question 13

Esther is considered to be a highly creative adult. This means she is:

Accepted Answer

A)  not likely to avail herself of self-help manuals and training classes. 
B)  likely to be more comfortable working on group projects so that she may share her ideas. 
C)  particularly sensitive to criticism. 
D)  often the "winner" in competitive activities. 
A)  not likely to avail herself of self-help manuals and training classes. 
B)  likely to be more comfortable working on group projects so that she may share her ideas. 
C)  particularly sensitive to criticism. 
D)  often the "winner" in competitive activities.

Question 14

In regard to the eras of his theory of development, Levinson found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  females go through a sequence of stages similar to those experienced by males. 
B)  females go through a sequence of stages dissimilar to males. 
C)  females do not go through any stages at all but remain fairly stable throughout development. 
D)  females go through similar stages except that they face serious conflicts over whether to be a homemaker or a career woman. 
A)  females go through a sequence of stages similar to those experienced by males. 
B)  females go through a sequence of stages dissimilar to males. 
C)  females do not go through any stages at all but remain fairly stable throughout development. 
D)  females go through similar stages except that they face serious conflicts over whether to be a homemaker or a career woman.

Question 15

Which of the following is inaccurate regarding Erikson's outcome of generativity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social work is a naturally generative occupation. 
B)  Caring parents exhibit generativity. 
C)  Procreation is an essential component of generativity. 
D)  Giving to others is its own reward requiring no other recognition 
A)  Social work is a naturally generative occupation. 
B)  Caring parents exhibit generativity. 
C)  Procreation is an essential component of generativity. 
D)  Giving to others is its own reward requiring no other recognition

Question 16

At age 42, Sam has a growing sense of wanting to leave a legacy to his children and grandchildren, and so he works hard to expand his furniture business into a franchise but focuses on products that are environmentally friendly. This illustrates Levinson's polarity of:

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction/creation. 
B)  young/old. 
C)  attachment/separation 
D)  masculinity/femininity. 
A)  destruction/creation. 
B)  young/old. 
C)  attachment/separation 
D)  masculinity/femininity.

Question 17

Of the following women, who is the best candidate for hormone replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Karina, a seventy year old, who hasn't menstruated since she was forty five 
B)  Sophie, a forty two year old, who is just beginning to experience menopause 
C)  Jessica, a sixty year old, who has a family history of breast cancer 
D)  Melissa, a sixty five year old, who has hypertension and arteriosclerosis 
A)  Karina, a seventy year old, who hasn't menstruated since she was forty five 
B)  Sophie, a forty two year old, who is just beginning to experience menopause 
C)  Jessica, a sixty year old, who has a family history of breast cancer 
D)  Melissa, a sixty five year old, who has hypertension and arteriosclerosis

Question 18

According to Erikson, during middle adulthood some people become bored, self-indulgent, and unable to contribute to society's welfare. They have fallen prey to:

Accepted Answer

A)  midlife crises. 
B)  isolation. 
C)  stagnation. 
D)  despair. 
A)  midlife crises. 
B)  isolation. 
C)  stagnation. 
D)  despair.

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the elements identified by Vaillant as critical to healthy aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  moderate-to-high income 
C)  exercise 
D)  stable marriage 
A)  education 
B)  moderate-to-high income 
C)  exercise 
D)  stable marriage

Question 20

Darla is experiencing serious problems with menopause, so her physician would likely discuss with her whether to put her on:

Accepted Answer

A)  a weight-loss program. 
B)  hormone replacement therapy. 
C)  an exercise program. 
D)  a diet high in carbohydrates. 
A)  a weight-loss program. 
B)  hormone replacement therapy. 
C)  an exercise program. 
D)  a diet high in carbohydrates.

Rachel and Rick are concerned about their marriage, especially since they are at the chronological point with the highest rate of divorces, which is:

At age 40, if Jan eats at the same rate as when she was younger and does not exercise regularly, she will gain weight because she is not compensating for her:

Sierra is 52. What changes can she expect in terms of her sexual response?

Sun is a working mother. She is fortunate that she and her supervisor get along well and enjoy respect on both sides. If Sun is typical of women in her position, she will report:

For Levinson, an individual who has managed to reappraise his life and invest in his current relationships as well as become the best person he can be has successfully navigated the polarity of:

Traditional gender roles, such as the recognition that reproduction is no longer an option or physical intimidation is not as feasible as it was in early adulthood, are realities faced in the polarity of:

__________ is a menopause treatment whereby women receive endocrine supplements.

Based on Schaie's findings about cognitive decline with age, what can be concluded?

According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately __________ of adults ages 50 to 64 have regular health screening.

In regard to creative achievement, research shows that the peak period for scholars and scientists is:

The acronym for Dacey's plan to deal with stress is:

The polarity that deals with the struggle between acknowledging physical limitations with the benefits of life experience is:

Esther is considered to be a highly creative adult. This means she is:

In regard to the eras of his theory of development, Levinson found that:

Which of the following is inaccurate regarding Erikson's outcome of generativity?

At age 42, Sam has a growing sense of wanting to leave a legacy to his children and grandchildren, and so he works hard to expand his furniture business into a franchise but focuses on products that are environmentally friendly. This illustrates Levinson's polarity of:

Of the following women, who is the best candidate for hormone replacement therapy?

According to Erikson, during middle adulthood some people become bored, self-indulgent, and unable to contribute to society's welfare. They have fallen prey to:

Which of the following is not one of the elements identified by Vaillant as critical to healthy aging?

Darla is experiencing serious problems with menopause, so her physician would likely discuss with her whether to put her on:

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Exam 10: Middle Adulthood

Rachel and Rick are concerned about their marriage, especially since they are at the chronological point with the highest rate of divorces, which is:

At age 40, if Jan eats at the same rate as when she was younger and does not exercise regularly, she will gain weight because she is not compensating for her:

Sierra is 52. What changes can she expect in terms of her sexual response?

Sun is a working mother. She is fortunate that she and her supervisor get along well and enjoy respect on both sides. If Sun is typical of women in her position, she will report:

For Levinson, an individual who has managed to reappraise his life and invest in his current relationships as well as become the best person he can be has successfully navigated the polarity of:

Traditional gender roles, such as the recognition that reproduction is no longer an option or physical intimidation is not as feasible as it was in early adulthood, are realities faced in the polarity of:

__________ is a menopause treatment whereby women receive endocrine supplements.

Based on Schaie's findings about cognitive decline with age, what can be concluded?

According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately __________ of adults ages 50 to 64 have regular health screening.

In regard to creative achievement, research shows that the peak period for scholars and scientists is:

The acronym for Dacey's plan to deal with stress is:

The polarity that deals with the struggle between acknowledging physical limitations with the benefits of life experience is:

Esther is considered to be a highly creative adult. This means she is:

In regard to the eras of his theory of development, Levinson found that:

Which of the following is inaccurate regarding Erikson's outcome of generativity?

At age 42, Sam has a growing sense of wanting to leave a legacy to his children and grandchildren, and so he works hard to expand his furniture business into a franchise but focuses on products that are environmentally friendly. This illustrates Levinson's polarity of:

Of the following women, who is the best candidate for hormone replacement therapy?

According to Erikson, during middle adulthood some people become bored, self-indulgent, and unable to contribute to society's welfare. They have fallen prey to:

Which of the following is not one of the elements identified by Vaillant as critical to healthy aging?

Darla is experiencing serious problems with menopause, so her physician would likely discuss with her whether to put her on:

Lifespan Development: an Introduction

Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Birth and Newborn

Infancy

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Early Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Dying and Spirituality

Putting It All Together: Lifespan Development in Action

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