Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of cognitive development in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intellectual development in adulthood shows multidirectionality and interindividual variability. 
B)  Intellectual abilities are established in early adulthood and cannot be modified in middle adulthood. 
C)  Cognitive development in middle adulthood is characterized by an increase in fluid intelligence. 
D)  Cognitive development in middle adulthood is characterized by a decrease in crystallized intelligence. 
A)  Intellectual development in adulthood shows multidirectionality and interindividual variability. 
B)  Intellectual abilities are established in early adulthood and cannot be modified in middle adulthood. 
C)  Cognitive development in middle adulthood is characterized by an increase in fluid intelligence. 
D)  Cognitive development in middle adulthood is characterized by a decrease in crystallized intelligence.

Question 2

Which of the following is the basic fuel and energy source for cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Calcium 
A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Calcium

Question 3

The gradual decline in the reproductive capacity of the ovaries is known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche 
B)  menopause 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  climacteric 
A)  menarche 
B)  menopause 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  climacteric

Question 4

The integumentary system refers to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the body's system of skin, hair, and nails 
B)  the body's defenses against infections and foreign agents 
C)  the body's system of hormones and glands 
D)  the body's system of veins, arteries, and capillaries 
A)  the body's system of skin, hair, and nails 
B)  the body's defenses against infections and foreign agents 
C)  the body's system of hormones and glands 
D)  the body's system of veins, arteries, and capillaries

Question 5

Mature learners are often unsure as to whether or not they should share their thoughts or perspectives with their class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rajeev, a photographer, discovers that he remembers most of the techniques he learnt during his photography training. However, he cannot remember the computer programming skills that he learnt in college. In the context of cognitive development, the differences in Rajeev's abilities illustrate the principle of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  multidirectionality 
B)  transitivity 
C)  interindividual variability 
D)  plasticity 
A)  multidirectionality 
B)  transitivity 
C)  interindividual variability 
D)  plasticity

Question 7

Mark is 50 years old, and he enjoys his work as a car mechanic. Lately, he has been finding it difficult to focus on the intricate interiors of the engine. Mark is most likely suffering from _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  presbyopia 
B)  aphakia 
C)  amblyopia 
D)  diplopia 
A)  presbyopia 
B)  aphakia 
C)  amblyopia 
D)  diplopia

Question 8

Reaction time is the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Philosopher and researcher John Flynn found that IQ scores increased in the United States between the years of 1947 and 2002 by how many points?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  18 
C)  20 
D)  25 
A)  15 
B)  18 
C)  20 
D)  25

Question 10

The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus increases with age mainly because of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the production of keratinocytes. 
B)  changes in the nervous system. 
C)  changes in dietary habits. 
D)  an increase in blood flow. 
A)  an increase in the production of keratinocytes. 
B)  changes in the nervous system. 
C)  changes in dietary habits. 
D)  an increase in blood flow.

Question 11

Hair usually begins to gray in middle adulthood because of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in the production of melanin 
B)  the replacement of muscle tissues by fat tissues 
C)  an increase in the production of insulin 
D)  a decrease in the production of prolactin 
A)  a decrease in the production of melanin 
B)  the replacement of muscle tissues by fat tissues 
C)  an increase in the production of insulin 
D)  a decrease in the production of prolactin

Question 12

Sexual dysfunctions are acute or non-chronic problems in becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Heart disease most commonly results from arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the context of cognitive development, plasticity refers to the fact that _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity gradually declines in middle-aged people 
B)  intellectual abilities are not absolutely fixed but can be modified 
C)  people do not age in the same way or at the same rate 
D)  some aspects of intellectual functioning may improve, while others remain stable or decline 
A)  creativity gradually declines in middle-aged people 
B)  intellectual abilities are not absolutely fixed but can be modified 
C)  people do not age in the same way or at the same rate 
D)  some aspects of intellectual functioning may improve, while others remain stable or decline

Question 15

Erectile problems can arise when dilated   arteries leading to the penis overwhelm the penis with blood and oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the primary function of the cardiovascular system. 
B)  It is characterized by unpleasant sensations, such as hot flushes and night sweats. 
C)  It leads to an increase in the brittleness and porosity of bones. 
D)  It increases the supply of white blood cells that combat antigens at the points of damage. 
A)  It is the primary function of the cardiovascular system. 
B)  It is characterized by unpleasant sensations, such as hot flushes and night sweats. 
C)  It leads to an increase in the brittleness and porosity of bones. 
D)  It increases the supply of white blood cells that combat antigens at the points of damage.

Question 17

Which of the following refers to the fatty deposits that develop in the lining of arteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tumor 
B)  Plaque 
C)  A clot 
D)  A lipoma 
A)  Tumor 
B)  Plaque 
C)  A clot 
D)  A lipoma

Question 18

The wrinkling associated with aging is actually caused by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in the nervous system 
B)  a decline in the basal metabolic rate 
C)  the loss of bone density 
D)  exposure to ultraviolet rays 
A)  changes in the nervous system 
B)  a decline in the basal metabolic rate 
C)  the loss of bone density 
D)  exposure to ultraviolet rays

Question 19

Mature learners are less likely than younger learners to find a subject matter interesting for its own sake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Christine is going through the phase of perimenopause and is troubled by hot flushes and night sweats. Which of the following treatments will help Christine cope with these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enzyme replacement therapy 
B)  Radiation therapy 
C)  Hormone replacement therapy 
D)  Chemotherapy 
A)  Enzyme replacement therapy 
B)  Radiation therapy 
C)  Hormone replacement therapy 
D)  Chemotherapy

Which of the following statements is true of cognitive development in middle adulthood?

Which of the following is the basic fuel and energy source for cells?

The gradual decline in the reproductive capacity of the ovaries is known as the ______.

The integumentary system refers to _______.

Mature learners are often unsure as to whether or not they should share their thoughts or perspectives with their class.

Mark is 50 years old, and he enjoys his work as a car mechanic. Lately, he has been finding it difficult to focus on the intricate interiors of the engine. Mark is most likely suffering from _______.

Reaction time is the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

Philosopher and researcher John Flynn found that IQ scores increased in the United States between the years of 1947 and 2002 by how many points?

The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus increases with age mainly because of ______.

Hair usually begins to gray in middle adulthood because of ______.

Sexual dysfunctions are acute or non-chronic problems in becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm.

Heart disease most commonly results from arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

In the context of cognitive development, plasticity refers to the fact that _______.

Erectile problems can arise when dilated arteries leading to the penis overwhelm the penis with blood and oxygen.

Which of the following statements is true of inflammation?

Which of the following refers to the fatty deposits that develop in the lining of arteries?

The wrinkling associated with aging is actually caused by ______.

Mature learners are less likely than younger learners to find a subject matter interesting for its own sake.

Christine is going through the phase of perimenopause and is troubled by hot flushes and night sweats. Which of the following treatments will help Christine cope with these symptoms?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Developmeny

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Social Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Exam 15: Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Which of the following statements is true of cognitive development in middle adulthood?

Which of the following is the basic fuel and energy source for cells?

The gradual decline in the reproductive capacity of the ovaries is known as the ______.

The integumentary system refers to _______.

Mature learners are often unsure as to whether or not they should share their thoughts or perspectives with their class.

Mark is 50 years old, and he enjoys his work as a car mechanic. Lately, he has been finding it difficult to focus on the intricate interiors of the engine. Mark is most likely suffering from _______.

Reaction time is the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

Philosopher and researcher John Flynn found that IQ scores increased in the United States between the years of 1947 and 2002 by how many points?

The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus increases with age mainly because of ______.

Hair usually begins to gray in middle adulthood because of ______.

Sexual dysfunctions are acute or non-chronic problems in becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm.

Heart disease most commonly results from arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

In the context of cognitive development, plasticity refers to the fact that _______.

Erectile problems can arise when dilated arteries leading to the penis overwhelm the penis with blood and oxygen.

Which of the following statements is true of inflammation?

Which of the following refers to the fatty deposits that develop in the lining of arteries?

The wrinkling associated with aging is actually caused by ______.

Mature learners are less likely than younger learners to find a subject matter interesting for its own sake.

Christine is going through the phase of perimenopause and is troubled by hot flushes and night sweats. Which of the following treatments will help Christine cope with these symptoms?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Developmeny

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Social Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Lifes Final Chapter

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