Question 1

How does the concept of "use it or lose it" apply to cognitive function?

Accepted Answer

In any age group, this concept applies to cognitive functioning. Those skills which are regularly practiced and applied are likely to remain strong and those that aren't used are likely to decline. Vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and other skills may actually be at their strongest in middle-adulthood. Real declines in vocabulary skills don't show until about age 65 unless there are secondary aging effects present.

Question 2

The personality characteristic which seems to be the biggest contributor to cardiovascular disease is ________.

Accepted Answer

hostility

Question 3

________ disease is the most common cause of death for adults in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular

Question 4

_______ is not a risk factor commonly associated with cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol. 
B)  Cholesterol. 
C)  Smoking. 
D)  Weight. 
A)  Alcohol. 
B)  Cholesterol. 
C)  Smoking. 
D)  Weight.

Question 5

Which of the following groups are most likely to die of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  White Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans 
B)  African Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans 
C)  African Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans 
D)  African Americans, Japanese Americans, and Mexican Americans 
A)  White Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans 
B)  African Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans 
C)  African Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans 
D)  African Americans, Japanese Americans, and Mexican Americans

Question 6

A researcher who is testing the cognitive functioning of middle-aged adults would find which of the following to be true of her subjects regarding well-rehearsed, familiar tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  They would have difficulty performing them 
B)  They will show gradual decrements 
C)  They perceive impaired performance 
D)  They maintain or gain in skill 
A)  They would have difficulty performing them 
B)  They will show gradual decrements 
C)  They perceive impaired performance 
D)  They maintain or gain in skill

Question 7

Which of the following is a significant risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  below-normal weight. 
B)  decreased levels of low-density lipoproteins. 
C)  first-degree relatives with cardiovascular disease. 
D)  moderate use of wine. 
A)  below-normal weight. 
B)  decreased levels of low-density lipoproteins. 
C)  first-degree relatives with cardiovascular disease. 
D)  moderate use of wine.

Question 8

What are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease? What are the risk factors for cancer?

Accepted Answer

From Table 15.2
Heart Disease:

Question 9

What are the diagnostic criteria for internet addictive disorder? In your opinion, is IAD a legitimate disorder, or do you agree with what the text says?

Accepted Answer

The criteria are the same as for other a

Question 10

Fifty-year-old Evan has begun to experience difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection. These changes might indicate that Evan is experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Menopause 
B)  The climacteric 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Heart disease 
A)  Menopause 
B)  The climacteric 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Heart disease

Question 11

________ memory is recollection of specific events; ________ memory is the recollection of general knowledge and facts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ memory is recollection of specific events;...

Question 12

Jose and Isabella want to repaint their entire house and renovate some of the rooms as well. They look at many paint samples, magazine pictures, and try out several different arrangements of furniture. This process represents what type of thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbolic 
B)  Postformal 
C)  Dialectic 
D)  Divergent 
A)  Symbolic 
B)  Postformal 
C)  Dialectic 
D)  Divergent

Question 13

Which of the following represents the BEST example of the Type A personality characteristic that is most strongly linked to cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beth is motivated by her desire to be the team leader in her division, but her co-workers dislike her aggressive strategies. 
B)  Bill's responsibilities dictate his urgent, fast-paced life, and he constantly checks his watch to make sure that he is on time and on schedule. 
C)  When Jack loses a business deal, he takes his anger and hostility out on other drivers during his evening commute. 
D)  JoAnn is unable to retain a secretary because she is constantly instructing them on how to use their time and energy more efficiently. 
A)  Beth is motivated by her desire to be the team leader in her division, but her co-workers dislike her aggressive strategies. 
B)  Bill's responsibilities dictate his urgent, fast-paced life, and he constantly checks his watch to make sure that he is on time and on schedule. 
C)  When Jack loses a business deal, he takes his anger and hostility out on other drivers during his evening commute. 
D)  JoAnn is unable to retain a secretary because she is constantly instructing them on how to use their time and energy more efficiently.

Question 14

Summarize the pros and cons of hormone therapy during and after menopause. Include in your answer the effectiveness of HT and how the risks of HT can be reduced.

Accepted Answer

HT is only effective at reducing the sym

Question 15

What is the average age for the onset of menopause in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  45 
C)  50 
D)  60 
A)  40 
B)  45 
C)  50 
D)  60

Question 16

Mason is 55 and has come to believe that his phone is not working right because whenever his elderly mother calls, he has trouble hearing her voice. Mason should be examined for

Accepted Answer

A)  auricularis. 
B)  neuropathy. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  presbycusis. 
A)  auricularis. 
B)  neuropathy. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  presbycusis.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of cognitive functioning and automobile accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle-aged adults are more likely to get into an accident because of the lapses in cognition and slower reaction times. 
B)  There isn't a statistically significant difference between the accident rates of middle-aged adults and younger adults. 
C)  Young adults are more likely to get into an accident because of larger synaptic gaps. 
D)  Young adults are more likely to get into an accident because of lapses of judgment and a higher likelihood of drinking alcohol. 
A)  Middle-aged adults are more likely to get into an accident because of the lapses in cognition and slower reaction times. 
B)  There isn't a statistically significant difference between the accident rates of middle-aged adults and younger adults. 
C)  Young adults are more likely to get into an accident because of larger synaptic gaps. 
D)  Young adults are more likely to get into an accident because of lapses of judgment and a higher likelihood of drinking alcohol.

Question 18

Bernice is 45. At least once a week, she wakes up in the middle of the night wringing wet with sweat. She is having ________, a form of ________.

Accepted Answer

night swea

Question 19

Briefly describe the concept of selective optimization with compensation. Give an example of this process.

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged adults focus on one task at

Question 20

What is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity-related illness 
B)  Strokes 
C)  Cardiovascular disease 
D)  Diabetes-related complications 
A)  Obesity-related illness 
B)  Strokes 
C)  Cardiovascular disease 
D)  Diabetes-related complications

How does the concept of "use it or lose it" apply to cognitive function?

The personality characteristic which seems to be the biggest contributor to cardiovascular disease is ________.

________ disease is the most common cause of death for adults in the U.S.

_______ is not a risk factor commonly associated with cancer.

Which of the following groups are most likely to die of heart disease?

A researcher who is testing the cognitive functioning of middle-aged adults would find which of the following to be true of her subjects regarding well-rehearsed, familiar tasks?

Which of the following is a significant risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT

What are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease? What are the risk factors for cancer?

What are the diagnostic criteria for internet addictive disorder? In your opinion, is IAD a legitimate disorder, or do you agree with what the text says?

Fifty-year-old Evan has begun to experience difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection. These changes might indicate that Evan is experiencing which of the following?

memory is recollection of specific events; memory is the recollection of general knowledge and facts.

Jose and Isabella want to repaint their entire house and renovate some of the rooms as well. They look at many paint samples, magazine pictures, and try out several different arrangements of furniture. This process represents what type of thinking?

Which of the following represents the BEST example of the Type A personality characteristic that is most strongly linked to cardiovascular disease?

Summarize the pros and cons of hormone therapy during and after menopause. Include in your answer the effectiveness of HT and how the risks of HT can be reduced.

What is the average age for the onset of menopause in the United States?

Mason is 55 and has come to believe that his phone is not working right because whenever his elderly mother calls, he has trouble hearing her voice. Mason should be examined for

Which of the following is true of cognitive functioning and automobile accidents?

Bernice is 45. At least once a week, she wakes up in the middle of the night wringing wet with sweat. She is having , a form of .

Briefly describe the concept of selective optimization with compensation. Give an example of this process.

What is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

How does the concept of "use it or lose it" apply to cognitive function?

The personality characteristic which seems to be the biggest contributor to cardiovascular disease is ________.

________ disease is the most common cause of death for adults in the U.S.

_______ is not a risk factor commonly associated with cancer.

Which of the following groups are most likely to die of heart disease?

A researcher who is testing the cognitive functioning of middle-aged adults would find which of the following to be true of her subjects regarding well-rehearsed, familiar tasks?

Which of the following is a significant risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT

What are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease? What are the risk factors for cancer?

What are the diagnostic criteria for internet addictive disorder? In your opinion, is IAD a legitimate disorder, or do you agree with what the text says?

Fifty-year-old Evan has begun to experience difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection. These changes might indicate that Evan is experiencing which of the following?

________ memory is recollection of specific events; ________ memory is the recollection of general knowledge and facts.

Jose and Isabella want to repaint their entire house and renovate some of the rooms as well. They look at many paint samples, magazine pictures, and try out several different arrangements of furniture. This process represents what type of thinking?

Which of the following represents the BEST example of the Type A personality characteristic that is most strongly linked to cardiovascular disease?

Summarize the pros and cons of hormone therapy during and after menopause. Include in your answer the effectiveness of HT and how the risks of HT can be reduced.

What is the average age for the onset of menopause in the United States?

Mason is 55 and has come to believe that his phone is not working right because whenever his elderly mother calls, he has trouble hearing her voice. Mason should be examined for

Which of the following is true of cognitive functioning and automobile accidents?

Bernice is 45. At least once a week, she wakes up in the middle of the night wringing wet with sweat. She is having ________, a form of ________.

Briefly describe the concept of selective optimization with compensation. Give an example of this process.

What is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death Dying and Bereavement

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memory is recollection of specific events; memory is the recollection of general knowledge and facts.

Bernice is 45. At least once a week, she wakes up in the middle of the night wringing wet with sweat. She is having , a form of .