Question 1

Most adults are motivated to learn by external factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Joint-related disorders represent a major challenge during middle age. Describe three examples of joint problems-osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis-focusing on issues of impact and treatment.

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones

Question 3

Rheumatoid arthritis ____ osteoarthritis.

Accepted Answer

A) is another name for 
B) impacts different joints than 
C) always precedes ​ 
D) is a noninflammatory version of 
A) is another name for 
B) impacts different joints than 
C) always precedes ​ 
D) is a noninflammatory version of

Question 4

Which statement between 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 5

The "biological process of thinking" would be best associated with

Accepted Answer

A) neuroticism. 
B) the mechanics of intelligence. 
C) cultural influences. 
D) the pragmatics of intelligence. 
A) neuroticism. 
B) the mechanics of intelligence. 
C) cultural influences. 
D) the pragmatics of intelligence.

Question 6

Exercise

Accepted Answer

A) is not related to physical health. 
B) can significantly slow the aging process. 
C) is beneficial to health but does not affect the aging process. 
D) should be avoided by people over 50 years old. 
A) is not related to physical health. 
B) can significantly slow the aging process. 
C) is beneficial to health but does not affect the aging process. 
D) should be avoided by people over 50 years old.

Question 7

The rate of osteoporosis is directly affected by the metabolism rate of vitamin

Accepted Answer

A) A. 
B) B. 
C) C. 
D) D. 
A) A. 
B) B. 
C) C. 
D) D.

Question 8

Osteoporosis is best thought of as involving a loss of bone

Accepted Answer

A) brittleness. 
B) porousness. 
C) hormones. 
D) mass. 
A) brittleness. 
B) porousness. 
C) hormones. 
D) mass.

Question 9

Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Tina, who has complete control over her job 
B) Lena, who has moderate control over her job 
C) Katrina, who has some control over her job 
D) Deena, who has no control over her job 
A) Tina, who has complete control over her job 
B) Lena, who has moderate control over her job 
C) Katrina, who has some control over her job 
D) Deena, who has no control over her job

Question 10

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"

Accepted Answer

A) Keeping track of the family finances 
B) Keeping a semiformal family history 
C) Keeping a sense of "traditional family values" 
D) Keeping family members in touch with one another 
A) Keeping track of the family finances 
B) Keeping a semiformal family history 
C) Keeping a sense of "traditional family values" 
D) Keeping family members in touch with one another

Question 11

It is ____ for an adult child caregiver to feel resentful and angry at times about caring for an aging parent.

Accepted Answer

A) very common 
B) somewhat common 
C) somewhat unusual 
D) very unusual 
A) very common 
B) somewhat common 
C) somewhat unusual 
D) very unusual

Question 12

After being robbed at gunpoint at night, Chelsea is anxious and is afraid to leave her house after dark. Chelsea is experiencing symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A) depression. ​ 
B) post-traumatic stress disorder. 
C) stress reduction. 
D) cardiovascular disease. 
A) depression. ​ 
B) post-traumatic stress disorder. 
C) stress reduction. 
D) cardiovascular disease.

Question 13

Which statement is true regarding the findings of the Big Five study conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)?

Accepted Answer

A) Agreeableness decreased over time 
B) Extraversion increased over time 
C) Neuroticism changed over time for women 
D) Conscientiousness was stable over adulthood 
A) Agreeableness decreased over time 
B) Extraversion increased over time 
C) Neuroticism changed over time for women 
D) Conscientiousness was stable over adulthood

Question 14

The process during which middle-aged women pass from reproductive to nonreproductive years, which includes menopause, is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process during which middle-aged women pass...

Question 15

Some males experience an age-related decline in ____ resulting in menopause-like symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone 
B) dopamine 
C) estrogen 
D) progestin 
A) testosterone 
B) dopamine 
C) estrogen 
D) progestin

Question 16

Harvey is 32 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey be like when he is 62 years old?

Accepted Answer

A) Extroverted, conscientious, and open to experience 
B) Not extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience 
C) Extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience 
D) Extroverted, not conscientious, and not open to experience 
A) Extroverted, conscientious, and open to experience 
B) Not extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience 
C) Extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience 
D) Extroverted, not conscientious, and not open to experience

Question 17

The process of giving women low doses of estrogen and progestin is referred to as _______________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of giving women low doses...

Question 18

Describe how coping and appraisals are involved in the stress and coping paradigm.

Accepted Answer

The stress and coping paradigm is a fram

Question 19

Forty-five-year-old Marilyn, who is very concerned about osteoporosis, seeks medical advice from her physician. Which advice would her physician be least likely to give?

Accepted Answer

A) "Let's try increasing your alcohol consumption." 
B) "Let's try increasing your estrogen level." 
C) "Let's try increasing your exercise rate." 
D) "Let's try increasing your calcium consumption." 
A) "Let's try increasing your alcohol consumption." 
B) "Let's try increasing your estrogen level." 
C) "Let's try increasing your exercise rate." 
D) "Let's try increasing your calcium consumption."

Question 20

An individual with high generativity would most likely have

Accepted Answer

A) a satisfactory marriage. 
B) no children. 
C) a depressed spouse. 
D) few friends 
A) a satisfactory marriage. 
B) no children. 
C) a depressed spouse. 
D) few friends

Most adults are motivated to learn by external factors.

Joint-related disorders represent a major challenge during middle age. Describe three examples of joint problems-osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis-focusing on issues of impact and treatment.

Rheumatoid arthritis ____ osteoarthritis.

Which statement between adult learners and their younger counterparts is true?

The "biological process of thinking" would be best associated with

Exercise

The rate of osteoporosis is directly affected by the metabolism rate of vitamin

Osteoporosis is best thought of as involving a loss of bone

Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress?

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"

It is ____ for an adult child caregiver to feel resentful and angry at times about caring for an aging parent.

After being robbed at gunpoint at night, Chelsea is anxious and is afraid to leave her house after dark. Chelsea is experiencing symptoms of

Which statement is true regarding the findings of the Big Five study conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)?

The process during which middle-aged women pass from reproductive to nonreproductive years, which includes menopause, is called _______________.

Some males experience an age-related decline in ____ resulting in menopause-like symptoms.

Harvey is 32 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey be like when he is 62 years old?

The process of giving women low doses of estrogen and progestin is referred to as _______________ therapy.

Describe how coping and appraisals are involved in the stress and coping paradigm.

Forty-five-year-old Marilyn, who is very concerned about osteoporosis, seeks medical advice from her physician. Which advice would her physician be least likely to give?

An individual with high generativity would most likely have

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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

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

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

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

Most adults are motivated to learn by external factors.

Joint-related disorders represent a major challenge during middle age. Describe three examples of joint problems-osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis-focusing on issues of impact and treatment.

Rheumatoid arthritis ____ osteoarthritis.

Which statement between adult learners and their younger counterparts is true?

The "biological process of thinking" would be best associated with

Exercise

The rate of osteoporosis is directly affected by the metabolism rate of vitamin

Osteoporosis is best thought of as involving a loss of bone

Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress?

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"

It is ____ for an adult child caregiver to feel resentful and angry at times about caring for an aging parent.

After being robbed at gunpoint at night, Chelsea is anxious and is afraid to leave her house after dark. Chelsea is experiencing symptoms of

Which statement is true regarding the findings of the Big Five study conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)?

The process during which middle-aged women pass from reproductive to nonreproductive years, which includes menopause, is called _______________.

Some males experience an age-related decline in ____ resulting in menopause-like symptoms.

Harvey is 32 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey be like when he is 62 years old?

The process of giving women low doses of estrogen and progestin is referred to as _______________ therapy.

Describe how coping and appraisals are involved in the stress and coping paradigm.

Forty-five-year-old Marilyn, who is very concerned about osteoporosis, seeks medical advice from her physician. Which advice would her physician be least likely to give?

An individual with high generativity would most likely have

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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