Question 1

Functional illiteracy

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A) affects as many as 20% of the adults in our society. 
B) is not a problem in the United States because children are required to complete the eighth grade. 
C) is usually found in people who did not attend school. 
D) means a person cannot read or write their own name and/or they do not possess any reading or writing skills. 
A) affects as many as 20% of the adults in our society. 
B) is not a problem in the United States because children are required to complete the eighth grade. 
C) is usually found in people who did not attend school. 
D) means a person cannot read or write their own name and/or they do not possess any reading or writing skills. A

Question 2

Women who live to age 95 have a        chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.

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A) 1 in 5 
B) 1 in 8 
C) 1 in 12 
D) 1 in 20 
A) 1 in 5 
B) 1 in 8 
C) 1 in 12 
D) 1 in 20 B

Question 3

When a new parent comes into a blended family, they should take the role of

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A) a parent. 
B) a buddy until a solid bond is formed. 
C) the disciplinarian. 
D) a sibling. 
A) a parent. 
B) a buddy until a solid bond is formed. 
C) the disciplinarian. 
D) a sibling. B

Question 4

Because care-giving can be stressful and lead to both physical and mental consequences, caregiver support groups are helpful because they provide the following EXCEPT

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A) respite. 
B) coping skills. 
C) validation and hope. 
D) financial resources. 
A) respite. 
B) coping skills. 
C) validation and hope. 
D) financial resources.

Question 5

When parents are considering remarrying, it is suggested that they

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A) keep the monies separate from their new spouse to avoid confusion. 
B) resolve any feelings related to their former marriage. 
C) break off communication with the noncustodial parent so the children can form an attachment with the stepparent. 
D) focus first on fostering a bond between their children and the stepparent. 
A) keep the monies separate from their new spouse to avoid confusion. 
B) resolve any feelings related to their former marriage. 
C) break off communication with the noncustodial parent so the children can form an attachment with the stepparent. 
D) focus first on fostering a bond between their children and the stepparent.

Question 6

Care-giving career

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A) refers to the typical woman's role to care for children, elderly parents, and dependent husbands when needed. 
B) refers to anyone who is in a care-giving or service profession. 
C) refers to traditionally female professions such as nursing and teaching. 
D) refers only to care-giving work that is performed for monetary compensation. 
A) refers to the typical woman's role to care for children, elderly parents, and dependent husbands when needed. 
B) refers to anyone who is in a care-giving or service profession. 
C) refers to traditionally female professions such as nursing and teaching. 
D) refers only to care-giving work that is performed for monetary compensation.

Question 7

The sexual profile in midlife

Accepted Answer

A) is quite different for men and women; men's sex drive frequently declines while women's erotic interests often increase. 
B) is usually quite similar for men and women, resulting in an increased compitability in the sexual response cycle. 
C) is usually quite similar, resulting in an increase compatibility regarding desire, excitement, and orgasm. 
D) is quite different for men and women; women's sex drive frequently declines while men's erotic interests often increase. 
A) is quite different for men and women; men's sex drive frequently declines while women's erotic interests often increase. 
B) is usually quite similar for men and women, resulting in an increased compitability in the sexual response cycle. 
C) is usually quite similar, resulting in an increase compatibility regarding desire, excitement, and orgasm. 
D) is quite different for men and women; women's sex drive frequently declines while men's erotic interests often increase.

Question 8

Schaie's series of studies concluded

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A) that intellectual functioning increases in middle age. 
B) that intellectual functioning decreases in middle age. 
C) that childhood is the primary period for intellectual development. 
D) that intellectual functioning is stable in middle age. 
A) that intellectual functioning increases in middle age. 
B) that intellectual functioning decreases in middle age. 
C) that childhood is the primary period for intellectual development. 
D) that intellectual functioning is stable in middle age.

Question 9

Discuss the implications for social workers in working with families of adults with developmental disabilities. In what ways can social workers intervene to assist these families?

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Working with families of adults with dev

Question 10

Erikson defined middle adulthood as a stage characterized by

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A) despair. 
B) integrity. 
C) intimacy. 
D) generativity. 
A) despair. 
B) integrity. 
C) intimacy. 
D) generativity.

Question 11

Menopause

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A) usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age and is a gradual process than can take from 5 to 20 years. 
B) causes a rise in a woman's estrogen level, and the resulting symptom is hot flashes. 
C) usually occurs between 45 and 65 years of age and is a gradual process that takes no more than five years. 
D) decreases a woman's risk of heart disease. 
A) usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age and is a gradual process than can take from 5 to 20 years. 
B) causes a rise in a woman's estrogen level, and the resulting symptom is hot flashes. 
C) usually occurs between 45 and 65 years of age and is a gradual process that takes no more than five years. 
D) decreases a woman's risk of heart disease.

Question 12

Men and women in middle adulthood may reflect upon the meaning of their lives because

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A) they are recognizing their own mortality through loss of youth, decline in physical functioning, and increased risk for illness or death. 
B) they are becoming more concerned about what others think of them. 
C) they are aware that they are currently experiencing a crisis. 
D) friendships and cultural ties are often lost during this timeframe. 
A) they are recognizing their own mortality through loss of youth, decline in physical functioning, and increased risk for illness or death. 
B) they are becoming more concerned about what others think of them. 
C) they are aware that they are currently experiencing a crisis. 
D) friendships and cultural ties are often lost during this timeframe.

Question 13

Alcoholism

Accepted Answer

A) is a problem for the alcoholic and their family but is not considered a serious social problem. 
B) is basically a problem for young, poor, minority men. 
C) is like depression-it more often affects women. 
D) is a problem that reaches all ages and sociocultural and economic groups, with the majority (75%)of alcoholics being men. 
A) is a problem for the alcoholic and their family but is not considered a serious social problem. 
B) is basically a problem for young, poor, minority men. 
C) is like depression-it more often affects women. 
D) is a problem that reaches all ages and sociocultural and economic groups, with the majority (75%)of alcoholics being men.

Question 14

False memory syndrome is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive difficulties that occur in midlife. 
B) when a person becomes mentally suspicious of others without cause. 
C) memories of being sexually abused in childhood. 
D) any memory that turns out to be false. 
A) cognitive difficulties that occur in midlife. 
B) when a person becomes mentally suspicious of others without cause. 
C) memories of being sexually abused in childhood. 
D) any memory that turns out to be false.

Question 15

___________ is the second most common cause of death in men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) Alcoholism 
C) Cancer 
D) Heart disease 
A) AIDS 
B) Alcoholism 
C) Cancer 
D) Heart disease

Question 16

Which of the following is an incorrect classification match (according to the text)?

Accepted Answer

A) narcotics - heroin 
B) sedatives - morphine 
C) stimulants - cocaine 
D) cannabis - hashish 
A) narcotics - heroin 
B) sedatives - morphine 
C) stimulants - cocaine 
D) cannabis - hashish

Question 17

The following statement about the harm reduction approach is FALSE:

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A) The addicted person must hit "rock bottom" in order to reach maximum motivation for change. 
B) It challenges some fundamental tenets of AA. 
C) It is widely implemented in urban low-income health clinics and community mental health centers. 
D) Motivation can be gradually enhance in response to skillful therapeutic interventions. 
A) The addicted person must hit "rock bottom" in order to reach maximum motivation for change. 
B) It challenges some fundamental tenets of AA. 
C) It is widely implemented in urban low-income health clinics and community mental health centers. 
D) Motivation can be gradually enhance in response to skillful therapeutic interventions.

Question 18

Define and describe menopause and the biopsychosocial factors related to it. Include the following in your discussion: hot flashes, osteoporosis, endorphins, and estrogen replacement therapy.

Accepted Answer

Menopause is a natural biological proces

Question 19

According to the men's movement, men fail to develop appropriate masculine identity because

Accepted Answer

A) they feel conflict concerning their aggressive impulses. 
B) there are not enough male role models for them to emulate. 
C) they don't receive enough physical affection. 
D) of the separation and emotionally distant relationship they have with their fathers. 
A) they feel conflict concerning their aggressive impulses. 
B) there are not enough male role models for them to emulate. 
C) they don't receive enough physical affection. 
D) of the separation and emotionally distant relationship they have with their fathers.

Question 20

Which of the following comparisons between forgiveness and revenge is TRUE? Forgiveness __________, and revenge __________.

Accepted Answer

A) involves only the person who was hurt; is dependent upon the actions and experiences of both parties 
B) does not seem to result in mental-health benefits; expedites the grieving process 
C) can lead to unresolved anger; is a way to move past feelings of rage 
D) can be automatic; is a task-conscious effort 
A) involves only the person who was hurt; is dependent upon the actions and experiences of both parties 
B) does not seem to result in mental-health benefits; expedites the grieving process 
C) can lead to unresolved anger; is a way to move past feelings of rage 
D) can be automatic; is a task-conscious effort

Functional illiteracy

Women who live to age 95 have a chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.

When a new parent comes into a blended family, they should take the role of

Because care-giving can be stressful and lead to both physical and mental consequences, caregiver support groups are helpful because they provide the following EXCEPT

When parents are considering remarrying, it is suggested that they

Care-giving career

The sexual profile in midlife

Schaie's series of studies concluded

Discuss the implications for social workers in working with families of adults with developmental disabilities. In what ways can social workers intervene to assist these families?

Erikson defined middle adulthood as a stage characterized by

Menopause

Men and women in middle adulthood may reflect upon the meaning of their lives because

Alcoholism

False memory syndrome is associated with

___________ is the second most common cause of death in men and women.

Which of the following is an incorrect classification match (according to the text)?

The following statement about the harm reduction approach is FALSE:

Define and describe menopause and the biopsychosocial factors related to it. Include the following in your discussion: hot flashes, osteoporosis, endorphins, and estrogen replacement therapy.

According to the men's movement, men fail to develop appropriate masculine identity because

Which of the following comparisons between forgiveness and revenge is TRUE? Forgiveness , and revenge .

Introduction to Human Behavior in the Social Environment

An Integrative Multidimensional Framework for Assessing Current and Developmental Concerns

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Infancy

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Adolescence

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Exam 9: Middle Adulthood

Functional illiteracy

Women who live to age 95 have a chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.

When a new parent comes into a blended family, they should take the role of

Because care-giving can be stressful and lead to both physical and mental consequences, caregiver support groups are helpful because they provide the following EXCEPT

When parents are considering remarrying, it is suggested that they

Care-giving career

The sexual profile in midlife

Schaie's series of studies concluded

Discuss the implications for social workers in working with families of adults with developmental disabilities. In what ways can social workers intervene to assist these families?

Erikson defined middle adulthood as a stage characterized by

Menopause

Men and women in middle adulthood may reflect upon the meaning of their lives because

Alcoholism

False memory syndrome is associated with

___________ is the second most common cause of death in men and women.

Which of the following is an incorrect classification match (according to the text)?

The following statement about the harm reduction approach is FALSE:

Define and describe menopause and the biopsychosocial factors related to it. Include the following in your discussion: hot flashes, osteoporosis, endorphins, and estrogen replacement therapy.

According to the men's movement, men fail to develop appropriate masculine identity because

Which of the following comparisons between forgiveness and revenge is TRUE? Forgiveness __________, and revenge __________.

Introduction to Human Behavior in the Social Environment

An Integrative Multidimensional Framework for Assessing Current and Developmental Concerns

Pregnancy

Infancy

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Emerging and Young Adulthood

Late and Very Late Adulthood

Filters

Which of the following comparisons between forgiveness and revenge is TRUE? Forgiveness , and revenge .