Exam 15: Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

The decline in the resting metabolic rate in middle adulthood is largely attributable to the loss of muscle tissue and the corresponding increase in ______.

Which of the following increases during middle adulthood?

In the context of intelligence, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true of hormone replacement therapy?

The pancreas secretes which of the following hormones?

Homicide and suicide are among the leading causes of death in early adulthood.

Which of the following statements is accurate about physical development during middle adulthood?

Does stress influence immunity levels in human beings?

Laura is 60 years old and suffers from hypertension. One afternoon, she experienced a sudden, sharp pain extending beyond her chest to her left shoulder, arm, and back. She was rushed to the emergency room of a hospital where she also reported nausea. Laura most likely had a(n) _____.

During middle adulthood, cognitive development is characterized by a(n) _______.

Discuss creativity among middle adults with examples.

Most people are more likely to retain or expand their general knowledge in middle adulthood.

Rochelle is a perimenopausal woman who suffers from hot flashes and flushes and night sweats. Her skin has become very dry and she experiences decreased vaginal lubrication during sexual arousal. Rochelle's gynecologist has suggested hormone replacement therapy as a cure. In this scenario, Rochelle has _____.

Presbyopia is a common vision problem that makes it difficult for a person to _______.

Which of the following scenarios illustrates the functioning of procedural memory?

Describe the sexual dysfunctions among men and women in middle adulthood.

Describe the human immune system.

Which of the following faculties is more related to crystallized intelligence than fluid intelligence?

The majority of women aged 50 and above are sexually active and most of them report being sexually satisfied.

Unpleasant perimenopausal sensations, such as night sweats, hot flushes, and hot flashes, are caused by the deficit of ______.