Question 1

Describe the role of grandparenting in at least three different cultures.

Accepted Answer

​ African American grandparents play an

Question 2

Declining levels of estrogen typically do not increase the risk of

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A) osteoporosis. 
B) memory loss. 
C) weight loss. 
D) cardiovascular disease. 
A) osteoporosis. 
B) memory loss. 
C) weight loss. 
D) cardiovascular disease.

Question 3

As a typical middle-aged male, Rasheed will most likely experience

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A) a brief increase in sperm production. 
B) a shorter resolution phase. 
C) a prostate gland that becomes enlarged. 
D) more perceived demand to ejaculate. 
A) a brief increase in sperm production. 
B) a shorter resolution phase. 
C) a prostate gland that becomes enlarged. 
D) more perceived demand to ejaculate.

Question 4

Jen has heard that Ben is cheating on her, but does not believe it. However, after being shown pictures of Ben interacting romantically with another woman, Jen believes him to be cheating and feels more stress. Jen is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) reappraisal. 
B) post-appraisal. 
C) primary appraisal. 
D) secondary appraisal. 
A) reappraisal. 
B) post-appraisal. 
C) primary appraisal. 
D) secondary appraisal.

Question 5

Avoidant thinking involves rationalizing or reframing a problem to minimize its seriousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The primary reason that elderly women show a decline in sexual activity involves

Accepted Answer

A) a normal physiological lack of interest. 
B) failure to achieve orgasm. 
C) the lack of a willing or appropriate partner. 
D) pain associated with vaginal changes. 
A) a normal physiological lack of interest. 
B) failure to achieve orgasm. 
C) the lack of a willing or appropriate partner. 
D) pain associated with vaginal changes.

Question 7

What description does not accurately describe the skills that people with high practical intelligence have?

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A) People with higher practical intelligence come up with more efficient ways to solve problems in daily life. 
B) People with higher practical intelligence are able to deal with change more quickly. 
C) People with higher practical intelligence are able to persuade people to change the way they do things. 
D) People with higher practical intelligence plan more effectively to prevent problems. 
A) People with higher practical intelligence come up with more efficient ways to solve problems in daily life. 
B) People with higher practical intelligence are able to deal with change more quickly. 
C) People with higher practical intelligence are able to persuade people to change the way they do things. 
D) People with higher practical intelligence plan more effectively to prevent problems.

Question 8

Osteoarthritis involves a loss of bone mass and the honeycombing of bone material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The notion of a "midlife crisis" is

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A) common in the popular press and supported by research. 
B) uncommon in the popular press and supported by research. 
C) common in the popular press and unsupported by research. 
D) uncommon in the popular press and unsupported by research. 
A) common in the popular press and supported by research. 
B) uncommon in the popular press and supported by research. 
C) common in the popular press and unsupported by research. 
D) uncommon in the popular press and unsupported by research.

Question 10

The state in which people are unable to deal with the needs of their children or to provide mentoring to younger adults is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The state in which people are unable...

Question 11

Most people gain weight between ages 30 and 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Misha often experiences severe swelling and joint pain in her fingers and wrists each morning. This pattern of symptoms is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Research suggests that during middle age, personality as reported by

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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 14

Describe generativity, kinkeepers, the sandwich generation, and filial obligation. Then discuss the common theme that runs through each.

Accepted Answer

Erikson suggested that during middle age

Question 15

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?

Accepted Answer

A) A son or son-in-law is typically responsible for care. 
B) A daughter or daughter-in-law is typically responsible for care. 
C) Gender matters but which one provides care varies by culture. 
D) Gender does not influence who provides care. 
A) A son or son-in-law is typically responsible for care. 
B) A daughter or daughter-in-law is typically responsible for care. 
C) Gender matters but which one provides care varies by culture. 
D) Gender does not influence who provides care.

Question 16

Since she has what Costa and McCrae would classify as a "highly extroverted" personality, you would expect that Samantha would be described by others as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which 25-year-old is most likely to move back home with his or her parent?

Accepted Answer

A) A female with a college GPA of 2.5 
B) A male with a college GPA of 2.5 
C) A female with a college GPA of 3.5 
D) A male with a college GPA of 3.5 
A) A female with a college GPA of 2.5 
B) A male with a college GPA of 2.5 
C) A female with a college GPA of 3.5 
D) A male with a college GPA of 3.5

Question 18

Which runner is engaging in aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) John, a 20-year-old whose heart rate is 210 ​ 
B) Denver , a 40-year-old whose heart rate is 100 
C) Sean, a 50-year-old whose heart rate is 130 
D) Austin , a 90 years old whose heart rate is 50 
A) John, a 20-year-old whose heart rate is 210 ​ 
B) Denver , a 40-year-old whose heart rate is 100 
C) Sean, a 50-year-old whose heart rate is 130 
D) Austin , a 90 years old whose heart rate is 50

Question 19

Tabitha just had a conversation with her boss in which he told her that there would be some future layoffs due to budget cuts. Tabitha feels an increase in stress due to the conversation with her boss. She would be best described as experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) primary appraisal. 
B) secondary appraisal. 
C) reappraisal. 
D) post-appraisal. 
A) primary appraisal. 
B) secondary appraisal. 
C) reappraisal. 
D) post-appraisal.

Question 20

Regis is asked to describe what it is like to work with Kathy Lee. In response, he says, "She is mean, anxious, and really self-conscious." This description best matches a person scoring high on Costa and McCrae's ____ personality dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) neuroticism 
B) openness to experience 
C) extroversion 
D) agreeableness 
A) neuroticism 
B) openness to experience 
C) extroversion 
D) agreeableness

Describe the role of grandparenting in at least three different cultures.

Declining levels of estrogen typically do not increase the risk of

As a typical middle-aged male, Rasheed will most likely experience

Jen has heard that Ben is cheating on her, but does not believe it. However, after being shown pictures of Ben interacting romantically with another woman, Jen believes him to be cheating and feels more stress. Jen is experiencing

Avoidant thinking involves rationalizing or reframing a problem to minimize its seriousness.

The primary reason that elderly women show a decline in sexual activity involves

What description does not accurately describe the skills that people with high practical intelligence have?

Osteoarthritis involves a loss of bone mass and the honeycombing of bone material.

The notion of a "midlife crisis" is

The state in which people are unable to deal with the needs of their children or to provide mentoring to younger adults is called _______________.

Most people gain weight between ages 30 and 50.

Misha often experiences severe swelling and joint pain in her fingers and wrists each morning. This pattern of symptoms is most likely due to

Research suggests that during middle age, personality as reported by

Describe generativity, kinkeepers, the sandwich generation, and filial obligation. Then discuss the common theme that runs through each.

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?

Since she has what Costa and McCrae would classify as a "highly extroverted" personality, you would expect that Samantha would be described by others as

Which 25-year-old is most likely to move back home with his or her parent?

Which runner is engaging in aerobic exercise?

Tabitha just had a conversation with her boss in which he told her that there would be some future layoffs due to budget cuts. Tabitha feels an increase in stress due to the conversation with her boss. She would be best described as experiencing

Regis is asked to describe what it is like to work with Kathy Lee. In response, he says, "She is mean, anxious, and really self-conscious." This description best matches a person scoring high on Costa and McCrae's ____ personality dimension.

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

Describe the role of grandparenting in at least three different cultures.

Declining levels of estrogen typically do not increase the risk of

As a typical middle-aged male, Rasheed will most likely experience

Jen has heard that Ben is cheating on her, but does not believe it. However, after being shown pictures of Ben interacting romantically with another woman, Jen believes him to be cheating and feels more stress. Jen is experiencing

Avoidant thinking involves rationalizing or reframing a problem to minimize its seriousness.

The primary reason that elderly women show a decline in sexual activity involves

What description does not accurately describe the skills that people with high practical intelligence have?

Osteoarthritis involves a loss of bone mass and the honeycombing of bone material.

The notion of a "midlife crisis" is

The state in which people are unable to deal with the needs of their children or to provide mentoring to younger adults is called _______________.

Most people gain weight between ages 30 and 50.

Misha often experiences severe swelling and joint pain in her fingers and wrists each morning. This pattern of symptoms is most likely due to

Research suggests that during middle age, personality as reported by

Describe generativity, kinkeepers, the sandwich generation, and filial obligation. Then discuss the common theme that runs through each.

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?

Since she has what Costa and McCrae would classify as a "highly extroverted" personality, you would expect that Samantha would be described by others as

Which 25-year-old is most likely to move back home with his or her parent?

Which runner is engaging in aerobic exercise?

Tabitha just had a conversation with her boss in which he told her that there would be some future layoffs due to budget cuts. Tabitha feels an increase in stress due to the conversation with her boss. She would be best described as experiencing

Regis is asked to describe what it is like to work with Kathy Lee. In response, he says, "She is mean, anxious, and really self-conscious." This description best matches a person scoring high on Costa and McCrae's ____ personality dimension.

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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