Question 1

Which statement about adult learners and their younger counterparts is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adults are more willing to learn about abstract problems. 
B)  Adults tend to be more motivated by internal factors. 
C)  Younger learners tend to have a larger variety of experiences on which they can build. 
D)  Younger learners have a higher need to know why they should learn something. 
A)  Adults are more willing to learn about abstract problems. 
B)  Adults tend to be more motivated by internal factors. 
C)  Younger learners tend to have a larger variety of experiences on which they can build. 
D)  Younger learners have a higher need to know why they should learn something.

Question 2

Most people become grandparents in their forties and fifties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is an example of an internal motivator for adults to learn something new?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job promotion 
B)  Family time 
C)  Personal satisfaction 
D)  Pay raise 
A)  Job promotion 
B)  Family time 
C)  Personal satisfaction 
D)  Pay raise

Question 4

Earlier in his career, Monte was most interested in climbing the corporate ladder and making as much money as he could. Now, Monte is most interested in mentoring younger business professionals, helping them become better at what they do, and thus helping the company flourish. Which BEST describes the change in Monte?

Accepted Answer

A)  A fun-seeking style 
B)  Generativity 
C)  A distant style 
D)  Openness to experience 
A)  A fun-seeking style 
B)  Generativity 
C)  A distant style 
D)  Openness to experience

Question 5

How many of these would be ways to demonstrating generativity: parenting, mentoring, volunteering, and shopping?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 6

The mechanics of intelligence BEST fits with which description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experienced-based 
B)  Neurophysiological 
C)  Content-rich 
D)  Culturally dependent 
A)  Experienced-based 
B)  Neurophysiological 
C)  Content-rich 
D)  Culturally dependent

Question 7

Research suggests that during middle age, personality as reported by:

Accepted Answer

A)  both self-report and by a spouse changes dramatically. 
B)  self-report changes dramatically, and by a spouse remains stable. 
C)  a spouse changes dramatically, and by self-report remains stable. 
D)  both self-report and by a spouse remains stable. 
A)  both self-report and by a spouse changes dramatically. 
B)  self-report changes dramatically, and by a spouse remains stable. 
C)  a spouse changes dramatically, and by self-report remains stable. 
D)  both self-report and by a spouse remains stable.

Question 8

Use the research presented in the text to explain how nontraditional-aged college students differ from traditional 18- to 22-year-old college students when it comes to learning.

Accepted Answer

Adult learners differ from their younger

Question 9

As women reach the climacteric, their menstrual cycles:

Accepted Answer

A)  continue regularly for the remainder of their lives. 
B)  become irregular, and gradually stop altogether. 
C)  become more and more irregular, but they never completely stop. 
D)  stop all at once. 
A)  continue regularly for the remainder of their lives. 
B)  become irregular, and gradually stop altogether. 
C)  become more and more irregular, but they never completely stop. 
D)  stop all at once.

Question 10

Kay always does her best to make sure her children, parents, in-laws, and siblings get together for holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays. Kay would BEST be described as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  enabler. 
B)  conservationist. 
C)  kinkeeper. 
D)  matriarch. 
A)  enabler. 
B)  conservationist. 
C)  kinkeeper. 
D)  matriarch.

Question 11

Which of Diane's traits would indicate that she is in a state of stagnation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vivid imagination 
B)  Self-indulgent 
C)  Energetic 
D)  Hostile 
A)  Vivid imagination 
B)  Self-indulgent 
C)  Energetic 
D)  Hostile

Question 12

Kevin is described by friends as having a great imagination and being willing to try anything once. Given this description, Kevin would MOST likely score very high on a scale of:

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness. 
B)  openness to experience. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  conscientiousness. 
A)  agreeableness. 
B)  openness to experience. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  conscientiousness.

Question 13

Many aging adults who receive help with daily activities have ____ feelings about the situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  grateful 
B)  negative 
C)  positive 
D)  satisfied 
A)  grateful 
B)  negative 
C)  positive 
D)  satisfied

Question 14

How are menopause and the climacteric related?

Accepted Answer

A)  Menopause typically ends right before the climacteric. 
B)  The climacteric typically ends right before menopause. 
C)  Menopause occurs during the climacteric. 
D)  Menopause and the climacteric are unrelated. 
A)  Menopause typically ends right before the climacteric. 
B)  The climacteric typically ends right before menopause. 
C)  Menopause occurs during the climacteric. 
D)  Menopause and the climacteric are unrelated.

Question 15

The two key sources of stress for adults caring for their parents include whether the child is coping with a parent's functional decline and if the care:

Accepted Answer

A)  is temporary. 
B)  is perceived as infringing on the caregiver's other responsibilities. 
C)  takes place in the parent's home. 
D)  takes place in a private facility. 
A)  is temporary. 
B)  is perceived as infringing on the caregiver's other responsibilities. 
C)  takes place in the parent's home. 
D)  takes place in a private facility.

Question 16

Mechanics of intelligence is to pragmatics of intelligence as ____ is/are to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoughts; hormones 
B)  battery; automobile 
C)  fluid; crystallized 
D)  real life; theoretical 
A)  thoughts; hormones 
B)  battery; automobile 
C)  fluid; crystallized 
D)  real life; theoretical

Question 17

Paula is an expert on the history of rock music, while Donald is a novice. This means that Paula ____ than Donald.

Accepted Answer

A)  is less curious about rock music 
B)  is more intelligent 
C)  uses more steps in the thinking process when coming up with answers about rock music 
D)  is more effective at determining correct solutions concerning rock music 
A)  is less curious about rock music 
B)  is more intelligent 
C)  uses more steps in the thinking process when coming up with answers about rock music 
D)  is more effective at determining correct solutions concerning rock music

Question 18

The defining element of "the climacteric" involves the loss of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the natural ability to produce children. 
B)  cancer-fighting agents. 
C)  emotional stability. 
D)  blood flow through the circulatory system. 
A)  the natural ability to produce children. 
B)  cancer-fighting agents. 
C)  emotional stability. 
D)  blood flow through the circulatory system.

Question 19

Caring for a parent typically coincides with women's peak employment years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When confronted with a problem in his relationship with his wife, Frank scoffs it off, saying "Ahhh, that's not really an issue...it will work itself out." This is probably BEST classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive analysis. 
B)  avoidant thinking. 
C)  passive-dependent behavior. 
D)  problem-focused action. 
A)  cognitive analysis. 
B)  avoidant thinking. 
C)  passive-dependent behavior. 
D)  problem-focused action.

Which statement about adult learners and their younger counterparts is TRUE?

Most people become grandparents in their forties and fifties.

What is an example of an internal motivator for adults to learn something new?

How many of these would be ways to demonstrating generativity: parenting, mentoring, volunteering, and shopping?

The mechanics of intelligence BEST fits with which description?

Research suggests that during middle age, personality as reported by:

Use the research presented in the text to explain how nontraditional-aged college students differ from traditional 18- to 22-year-old college students when it comes to learning.

As women reach the climacteric, their menstrual cycles:

Kay always does her best to make sure her children, parents, in-laws, and siblings get together for holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays. Kay would BEST be described as a(n):

Which of Diane's traits would indicate that she is in a state of stagnation?

Kevin is described by friends as having a great imagination and being willing to try anything once. Given this description, Kevin would MOST likely score very high on a scale of:

Many aging adults who receive help with daily activities have ____ feelings about the situation.

How are menopause and the climacteric related?

The two key sources of stress for adults caring for their parents include whether the child is coping with a parent's functional decline and if the care:

Mechanics of intelligence is to pragmatics of intelligence as is/are to .

Paula is an expert on the history of rock music, while Donald is a novice. This means that Paula ____ than Donald.

The defining element of "the climacteric" involves the loss of:

Caring for a parent typically coincides with women's peak employment years.

When confronted with a problem in his relationship with his wife, Frank scoffs it off, saying "Ahhh, that's not really an issue...it will work itself out." This is probably BEST classified as:

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: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

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

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

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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

Which statement about adult learners and their younger counterparts is TRUE?

Most people become grandparents in their forties and fifties.

What is an example of an internal motivator for adults to learn something new?

How many of these would be ways to demonstrating generativity: parenting, mentoring, volunteering, and shopping?

The mechanics of intelligence BEST fits with which description?

Research suggests that during middle age, personality as reported by:

Use the research presented in the text to explain how nontraditional-aged college students differ from traditional 18- to 22-year-old college students when it comes to learning.

As women reach the climacteric, their menstrual cycles:

Kay always does her best to make sure her children, parents, in-laws, and siblings get together for holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays. Kay would BEST be described as a(n):

Which of Diane's traits would indicate that she is in a state of stagnation?

Kevin is described by friends as having a great imagination and being willing to try anything once. Given this description, Kevin would MOST likely score very high on a scale of:

Many aging adults who receive help with daily activities have ____ feelings about the situation.

How are menopause and the climacteric related?

The two key sources of stress for adults caring for their parents include whether the child is coping with a parent's functional decline and if the care:

Mechanics of intelligence is to pragmatics of intelligence as ____ is/are to ____.

Paula is an expert on the history of rock music, while Donald is a novice. This means that Paula ____ than Donald.

The defining element of "the climacteric" involves the loss of:

Caring for a parent typically coincides with women's peak employment years.

When confronted with a problem in his relationship with his wife, Frank scoffs it off, saying "Ahhh, that's not really an issue...it will work itself out." This is probably BEST classified as:

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: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

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

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

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Mechanics of intelligence is to pragmatics of intelligence as is/are to .