Exam 13: Making it in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

Vivian and Richard have just entered the "empty nest" stage of parenting. Which of the following factors is likely to help them feel positive about this change?

Perhaps the biggest change for grandparents that has occurred in recent years is

In the movie Forget Paris, a character named Mickey is picked on because he always orders the same thing when they go to a restaurant. His love of veal parmesan annoys his wife to no end, because she can never get him to order a different entrée. Mickey is probably ________ factor of the Big Five personality trait theory.

What constitutes aerobic exercise, and what benefits does it provide during middle age?

Regarding the stability of personality traits, which of the following has not been suggested by the existing research literature?

Dr. Cox is discussing the issue of stress with his students. "Clearly, the best way to understand stress is to examine the interactions that occur between a person and his or her environment!" Dr. Cox is a proponent of the ________ paradigm.

Fluid intelligence is to the _______ of intelligence as crystallized intelligence is to the ________ of intelligence.

According to McAdams' model of generativity, there are three levels of components that combine to help people form personal meaning. Which of the following is NOT one of those levels?

One method of treating the symptoms of menopause is MHT, or menopausal hormone therapy. This medical approach involves the use of low doses of ________, which are sometimes combined with a synthetic form of progesterone.

Andrea and Mark are discussing a new member of their management team at work. "I've heard good things about Jane," Mark says. "She's hard-working and ambitious, is really ethical, and never gives up on a project." According to the Big Five personality trait theory, Jane is probably high on the factor of

Being high on the ________ dimension of the Big Five personality trait theory tends to mean a vivid imagination and dream life, appreciation of art, and a strong desire to try anything once.

List and give a brief description of each of the Big Five personality traits. Discuss the research conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) regarding the ways in which these traits change over the lifespan.

Beginning in one's twenties, the protective cartilage in the joints can show signs of deterioration, such as thinning and becoming cracked and frayed. If these changes become pronounced they can lead to ________.

Middle-aged adults who are simultaneously responsible for caring for their elder parents and their younger children are sometimes referred to as the ________ generation.

Severe loss of bone ________ results in osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become porous and extremely easy to break.

________ intelligence refers to the broad range of skills related to how individuals shape, select, and adapt to their physical and social environments.

Which of the following statements BEST describes methods of categorizing the different styles of grandparenting that have been attempted over the years?

________ refers to any attempt to deal with the impact of stress.

A low score on the ____ personality dimension has been associated with having a Type A personality.

With regard to male reproductive ability, which of the following statements is the most accurate?