Question 1

Which statement on 'midlife crisis' is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Midlife crises are common in both males and females. 
B) Midlife crises are not universal. 
C) Midlife crises are typically triggered by generativity. 
D) A midlife crisis usually has a profound effect on one's gender-role identity. 
A) Midlife crises are common in both males and females. 
B) Midlife crises are not universal. 
C) Midlife crises are typically triggered by generativity. 
D) A midlife crisis usually has a profound effect on one's gender-role identity.

Question 2

Princess is being treated with MHT by her gynaecologist. Which of these is she most likely taking?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxytocin 
B) Testosterone 
C) Oestrogen 
D) Androgen 
A) Oxytocin 
B) Testosterone 
C) Oestrogen 
D) Androgen

Question 3

An individual characterising what Erikson called 'stagnation' is unable to

Accepted Answer

A) make meaningful appraisals concerning hassles. 
B) form a superego. 
C) contribute to a society's continuation. 
D) think in an encapsulated manner. 
A) make meaningful appraisals concerning hassles. 
B) form a superego. 
C) contribute to a society's continuation. 
D) think in an encapsulated manner.

Question 4

As a caring uncle, Ben derives a lot of satisfaction when his niece performs well in her netball games. Ben, however, has no real interest in actually teaching her how to improve her netball skills. McAdams would cite this as a good example of

Accepted Answer

A) extroversion. 
B) generative action. 
C) neuroticism. 
D) generative concern. 
A) extroversion. 
B) generative action. 
C) neuroticism. 
D) generative concern.

Question 5

Which statement concerning rheumatoid arthritis is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis need to avoid aspirin. 
B) Rheumatoid arthritis is inherited. 
C) Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis come and go. 
D) Rheumatoid arthritis affects large joints (for example, hips) but not small joints (for example, fingers). 
A) Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis need to avoid aspirin. 
B) Rheumatoid arthritis is inherited. 
C) Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis come and go. 
D) Rheumatoid arthritis affects large joints (for example, hips) but not small joints (for example, fingers).

Question 6

Headaches and rapid heart rate are common physical symptoms of menopause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement regarding the findings of the Big Five study conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Agreeableness decreased over time. 
B) Extroversion increased over time. 
C) Openness to new experiences decreased over time. 
D) Conscientiousness was stable throughout adulthood. 
A) Agreeableness decreased over time. 
B) Extroversion increased over time. 
C) Openness to new experiences decreased over time. 
D) Conscientiousness was stable throughout adulthood.

Question 8

Since she has what Costa and McCrae would classify as a 'highly extroverted' personality, one would expect that Ayesha would be described by others as

Accepted Answer

A) 'a psychopath'. 
B) 'nice as you could imagine'. 
C) 'lazy and disorganised'. 
D) 'loving the spotlight'. 
A) 'a psychopath'. 
B) 'nice as you could imagine'. 
C) 'lazy and disorganised'. 
D) 'loving the spotlight'.

Question 9

The loss of an available partner in older age

Accepted Answer

A) is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for both men and women. 
B) is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for men, but not for women. 
C) is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for women, but not for men. 
D) is not a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for men or women. 
A) is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for both men and women. 
B) is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for men, but not for women. 
C) is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for women, but not for men. 
D) is not a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for men or women.

Question 10

Aerobic exercise is defined as a pulse rate between ____ per cent of a person's maximum rate.

Accepted Answer

A) 40-70 
B) 50-80 
C) 60-90 
D) 70-100 
A) 40-70 
B) 50-80 
C) 60-90 
D) 70-100

Question 11

Hloni is experiencing a great deal of stress. She has tried relaxation training, thinking about life events in a different way, and even talking to her friends. All of these strategies are best classified as attempts at

Accepted Answer

A) repression. 
B) coping. 
C) stagnation. 
D) appraisal. 
A) repression. 
B) coping. 
C) stagnation. 
D) appraisal.

Question 12

The metabolic slowdown common to individuals in their early 30s and mid-50s will lead to ____ in many males.

Accepted Answer

A) gray hair 
B) a middle-aged bulge T 
C) wrinkles 
D) hair loss 
A) gray hair 
B) a middle-aged bulge T 
C) wrinkles 
D) hair loss

Question 13

How could Stella enter the 'sandwich generation?'

Accepted Answer

A) Get married 
B) Have her father move in with her while she is still caring for a child at home 
C) Enter a nursing home 
D) Have her youngest child finally go to college, leaving her at home with just her husband 
A) Get married 
B) Have her father move in with her while she is still caring for a child at home 
C) Enter a nursing home 
D) Have her youngest child finally go to college, leaving her at home with just her husband

Question 14

Which statement best describes the findings from most longitudinal studies of personality stability?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality traits are fairly stable across adulthood. 
B) Individuals become more psychopathic with age. 
C) Personality traits at age 20 predict virtually nothing at age 60. 
D) Individuals become more extroverted and open to experience with age. 
A) Personality traits are fairly stable across adulthood. 
B) Individuals become more psychopathic with age. 
C) Personality traits at age 20 predict virtually nothing at age 60. 
D) Individuals become more extroverted and open to experience with age.

Question 15

A narrative helps create a person's

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving skills. 
B) fluid intelligence. 
C) stress and coping paradigm. 
D) identity. 
A) problem-solving skills. 
B) fluid intelligence. 
C) stress and coping paradigm. 
D) identity.

Question 16

What would best be classified as an instrumental issue?

Accepted Answer

A) Taking an IQ test 
B) Teaching at a university 
C) Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro 
D) Driving to work 
A) Taking an IQ test 
B) Teaching at a university 
C) Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro 
D) Driving to work

Question 17

At which age is the debate of personality stability versus change most heated?

Accepted Answer

A) The teen years 
B) Young adulthood 
C) Middle age 
D) Old age 
A) The teen years 
B) Young adulthood 
C) Middle age 
D) Old age

Question 18

Tom is a frail, elderly individual who needs care. If Tom is like most people in his situation, it is most likely that he is being cared for by

Accepted Answer

A) a nursing home facility. 
B) a hospital. 
C) his siblings. 
D) his children. 
A) a nursing home facility. 
B) a hospital. 
C) his siblings. 
D) his children.

Question 19

While at a checkup, 40-year-old Naledi listens as her doctor, Dr Mhlangu, describes Betty's current health. Which of Dr Mhlangu's statements would suggest that Naledi is experiencing the climacteric?

Accepted Answer

A) 'Do genetic disorders run in your family?' 
B) 'I hope that you have all the children you want.' 
C) 'The loss of memory will be slow but significant.' 
D) 'Some of your blood cells have begun to alter their shape.' 
A) 'Do genetic disorders run in your family?' 
B) 'I hope that you have all the children you want.' 
C) 'The loss of memory will be slow but significant.' 
D) 'Some of your blood cells have begun to alter their shape.'

Question 20

Sixty-year-old Wandile is being examined by his doctor. Wandile's symptoms include joint pain that has gradually increased. When his doctor says, 'Your pain is due to the damage to your cartilage caused by severe use over your lifetime,' you should correctly conclude that Wandile will be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) the climacteric. 
B) rheumatoid arthritis. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) osteoarthritis. 
A) the climacteric. 
B) rheumatoid arthritis. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) osteoarthritis.

Which statement on 'midlife crisis' is true?

Princess is being treated with MHT by her gynaecologist. Which of these is she most likely taking?

An individual characterising what Erikson called 'stagnation' is unable to

As a caring uncle, Ben derives a lot of satisfaction when his niece performs well in her netball games. Ben, however, has no real interest in actually teaching her how to improve her netball skills. McAdams would cite this as a good example of

Which statement concerning rheumatoid arthritis is true?

Headaches and rapid heart rate are common physical symptoms of menopause.

Which statement regarding the findings of the Big Five study conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) is true?

Since she has what Costa and McCrae would classify as a 'highly extroverted' personality, one would expect that Ayesha would be described by others as

The loss of an available partner in older age

Aerobic exercise is defined as a pulse rate between ____ per cent of a person's maximum rate.

Hloni is experiencing a great deal of stress. She has tried relaxation training, thinking about life events in a different way, and even talking to her friends. All of these strategies are best classified as attempts at

The metabolic slowdown common to individuals in their early 30s and mid-50s will lead to ____ in many males.

How could Stella enter the 'sandwich generation?'

Which statement best describes the findings from most longitudinal studies of personality stability?

A narrative helps create a person's

What would best be classified as an instrumental issue?

At which age is the debate of personality stability versus change most heated?

Tom is a frail, elderly individual who needs care. If Tom is like most people in his situation, it is most likely that he is being cared for by

While at a checkup, 40-year-old Naledi listens as her doctor, Dr Mhlangu, describes Betty's current health. Which of Dr Mhlangu's statements would suggest that Naledi is experiencing the climacteric?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Working and Relaxing

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 13: Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

Which statement on 'midlife crisis' is true?

Princess is being treated with MHT by her gynaecologist. Which of these is she most likely taking?

An individual characterising what Erikson called 'stagnation' is unable to

As a caring uncle, Ben derives a lot of satisfaction when his niece performs well in her netball games. Ben, however, has no real interest in actually teaching her how to improve her netball skills. McAdams would cite this as a good example of

Which statement concerning rheumatoid arthritis is true?

Headaches and rapid heart rate are common physical symptoms of menopause.

Which statement regarding the findings of the Big Five study conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) is true?

Since she has what Costa and McCrae would classify as a 'highly extroverted' personality, one would expect that Ayesha would be described by others as

The loss of an available partner in older age

Aerobic exercise is defined as a pulse rate between ____ per cent of a person's maximum rate.

Hloni is experiencing a great deal of stress. She has tried relaxation training, thinking about life events in a different way, and even talking to her friends. All of these strategies are best classified as attempts at

The metabolic slowdown common to individuals in their early 30s and mid-50s will lead to ____ in many males.

How could Stella enter the 'sandwich generation?'

Which statement best describes the findings from most longitudinal studies of personality stability?

A narrative helps create a person's

What would best be classified as an instrumental issue?

At which age is the debate of personality stability versus change most heated?

Tom is a frail, elderly individual who needs care. If Tom is like most people in his situation, it is most likely that he is being cared for by

While at a checkup, 40-year-old Naledi listens as her doctor, Dr Mhlangu, describes Betty's current health. Which of Dr Mhlangu's statements would suggest that Naledi is experiencing the climacteric?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Working and Relaxing

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

Dying and Bereavement

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