Question 1

Which of the following is a physical effect that is attributed to the reduction in estrogen during the phases of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  The breasts become more firm 
B)  Multiple ova are produced during the menstrual cycles 
C)  The vagina becomes longer and wider in diameter 
D)  The walls of the vagina are less elastic 
A)  The breasts become more firm 
B)  Multiple ova are produced during the menstrual cycles 
C)  The vagina becomes longer and wider in diameter 
D)  The walls of the vagina are less elastic

Question 2

What lifestyle changes can a man make to restore sexual function?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight by chang

Question 3

There seems to be a positive correlation between ________ and good health among Latinos.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There seems to be a positive correlation...

Question 4

Regarding cardiovascular disease, which of the following statements best describes the trend over the last three decades?

Accepted Answer

A)  The occurrence of CVD has decreased among men, but increased among women. 
B)  The occurrence of CVD has decreased among adults under the age of 55, but not in adults over 60. 
C)  The occurrence of CVD continues to decline, but it is still the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. 
D)  The occurrence of CVD has increased and is still the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. 
A)  The occurrence of CVD has decreased among men, but increased among women. 
B)  The occurrence of CVD has decreased among adults under the age of 55, but not in adults over 60. 
C)  The occurrence of CVD continues to decline, but it is still the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. 
D)  The occurrence of CVD has increased and is still the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S.

Question 5

Which of the following is a common complication of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain tumors 
B)  HIV 
C)  High blood pressure 
D)  Blindness 
A)  Brain tumors 
B)  HIV 
C)  High blood pressure 
D)  Blindness

Question 6

Overall physical health and cognitive performance in middle adulthood are most closely linked to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Overall physical health and cognitive performance in...

Question 7

From No Easy Answers on page 394: Which of the following statements best summarizes the current research on hormone therapy (HT) for menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of HT causes more risks than benefits, so most physicians are recommending it not be used at all. 
B)  HT has been in use since the early 20th century and has proven to be safe and reliable. 
C)  Natural supplements should be used whenever possible in place of synthetic forms of HT. 
D)  The use of HT should be approached cautiously and should be symptom-specific. 
A)  The use of HT causes more risks than benefits, so most physicians are recommending it not be used at all. 
B)  HT has been in use since the early 20th century and has proven to be safe and reliable. 
C)  Natural supplements should be used whenever possible in place of synthetic forms of HT. 
D)  The use of HT should be approached cautiously and should be symptom-specific.

Question 8

In middle adulthood, which of the following correlate with socioeconomic class and are predictive of health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall health and income level 
B)  Educational level and ethnicity 
C)  Occupational level and education 
D)  Ethnicity and social networks 
A)  Overall health and income level 
B)  Educational level and ethnicity 
C)  Occupational level and education 
D)  Ethnicity and social networks

Question 9

Guilford describes creativity as a type of thought process called ________ thinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Guilford describes creativity as a type of...

Question 10

According to Denney's model, the maximum level of cognitive and physical function an individual can achieve with exercise steadily ________ as the individual ages.

Accepted Answer

declines (

Question 11

What is sildenafil?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bacterial infection associated with prostate cancer 
B)  A medication used to treat erectile dysfunction 
C)  The seminal fluid that contains viable sperm 
D)  A natural supplement used to minimize hot flashes 
A)  A bacterial infection associated with prostate cancer 
B)  A medication used to treat erectile dysfunction 
C)  The seminal fluid that contains viable sperm 
D)  A natural supplement used to minimize hot flashes

Question 12

HRT stands for ________.

Accepted Answer

hormone re

Question 13

Regarding physical changes in the brain and cognitive functioning: how do middle-aged adults compare to young adults? What are some factors that contribute to differences and/or similarities?

Accepted Answer

The middle-aged brain functions, for the

Question 14

In terms of socioeconomic class and ethnicity, what are the greatest predictors of health in middle age?

Accepted Answer

Social class is a more significant predi

Question 15

Which of the following factors is linked most directly to osteoporosis in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diet in young adulthood 
B)  Estrogen and progesterone levels 
C)  Age at menopause 
D)  Occupational history 
A)  Diet in young adulthood 
B)  Estrogen and progesterone levels 
C)  Age at menopause 
D)  Occupational history

Question 16

Which the following is most consistent with Denney's view of age-related change in physical and cognitive functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical exercise will facilitate maintenance of physical abilities through adulthood, but no equivalent improvement can be made in cognitive functioning. 
B)  There is an underlying decay curve, so that with increased age there will eventually be a point at which even maximum exercise will not help an individual maintain peak functioning in either physical or cognitive abilities. 
C)  If a skill is unexercised for any length of time, or becomes "rusty," exercise will not cause any improvement. 
D)  Early adulthood is the time of peak function in physical and cognitive abilities. 
A)  Physical exercise will facilitate maintenance of physical abilities through adulthood, but no equivalent improvement can be made in cognitive functioning. 
B)  There is an underlying decay curve, so that with increased age there will eventually be a point at which even maximum exercise will not help an individual maintain peak functioning in either physical or cognitive abilities. 
C)  If a skill is unexercised for any length of time, or becomes "rusty," exercise will not cause any improvement. 
D)  Early adulthood is the time of peak function in physical and cognitive abilities.

Question 17

What is the term used by Baltes and Baltes to refer to the process of balancing the gains and losses associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Senescence 
B)  Selective remembering with mnemonic compensation 
C)  Selective optimization with compensation 
D)  Judicial optimization of resources 
A)  Senescence 
B)  Selective remembering with mnemonic compensation 
C)  Selective optimization with compensation 
D)  Judicial optimization of resources

Question 18

What changes is a man likely to notice during the climacteric? What can he do about these changes?

Accepted Answer

The most noticeable change is usually in

Question 19

Alleena has noticed that she is becoming forgetful, sometimes gets words mixed up, and her emotions seem to be "making her crazy." She is also very fatigued. What is the likely cause of this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alleena has just started going through menopause 
B)  These symptoms are usually associated with the cessation of ovulation. 
C)  The hot flashes and hormonal changes of perimenopause are probably disturbing her sleep, so she is sleep-deprived. 
D)  Alleena's menstrual flow has stopped and she is probably concerned about being pregnant. 
A)  Alleena has just started going through menopause 
B)  These symptoms are usually associated with the cessation of ovulation. 
C)  The hot flashes and hormonal changes of perimenopause are probably disturbing her sleep, so she is sleep-deprived. 
D)  Alleena's menstrual flow has stopped and she is probably concerned about being pregnant.

Question 20

What is the condition that results when the lens of the eye thickens and becomes less elastic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Osteoma 
C)  Myopia 
D)  Presbyopia 
A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Osteoma 
C)  Myopia 
D)  Presbyopia

Which of the following is a physical effect that is attributed to the reduction in estrogen during the phases of menopause?

What lifestyle changes can a man make to restore sexual function?

There seems to be a positive correlation between ________ and good health among Latinos.

Regarding cardiovascular disease, which of the following statements best describes the trend over the last three decades?

Which of the following is a common complication of diabetes?

Overall physical health and cognitive performance in middle adulthood are most closely linked to ________.

From No Easy Answers on page 394: Which of the following statements best summarizes the current research on hormone therapy (HT) for menopause?

In middle adulthood, which of the following correlate with socioeconomic class and are predictive of health?

Guilford describes creativity as a type of thought process called ________ thinking.

According to Denney's model, the maximum level of cognitive and physical function an individual can achieve with exercise steadily ________ as the individual ages.

What is sildenafil?

HRT stands for ________.

Regarding physical changes in the brain and cognitive functioning: how do middle-aged adults compare to young adults? What are some factors that contribute to differences and/or similarities?

In terms of socioeconomic class and ethnicity, what are the greatest predictors of health in middle age?

Which of the following factors is linked most directly to osteoporosis in women?

Which the following is most consistent with Denney's view of age-related change in physical and cognitive functioning?

What is the term used by Baltes and Baltes to refer to the process of balancing the gains and losses associated with aging?

What changes is a man likely to notice during the climacteric? What can he do about these changes?

Alleena has noticed that she is becoming forgetful, sometimes gets words mixed up, and her emotions seem to be "making her crazy." She is also very fatigued. What is the likely cause of this?

What is the condition that results when the lens of the eye thickens and becomes less elastic?

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Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Which of the following is a physical effect that is attributed to the reduction in estrogen during the phases of menopause?

What lifestyle changes can a man make to restore sexual function?

There seems to be a positive correlation between ________ and good health among Latinos.

Regarding cardiovascular disease, which of the following statements best describes the trend over the last three decades?

Which of the following is a common complication of diabetes?

Overall physical health and cognitive performance in middle adulthood are most closely linked to ________.

From No Easy Answers on page 394: Which of the following statements best summarizes the current research on hormone therapy (HT) for menopause?

In middle adulthood, which of the following correlate with socioeconomic class and are predictive of health?

Guilford describes creativity as a type of thought process called ________ thinking.

According to Denney's model, the maximum level of cognitive and physical function an individual can achieve with exercise steadily ________ as the individual ages.

What is sildenafil?

HRT stands for ________.

Regarding physical changes in the brain and cognitive functioning: how do middle-aged adults compare to young adults? What are some factors that contribute to differences and/or similarities?

In terms of socioeconomic class and ethnicity, what are the greatest predictors of health in middle age?

Which of the following factors is linked most directly to osteoporosis in women?

Which the following is most consistent with Denney's view of age-related change in physical and cognitive functioning?

What is the term used by Baltes and Baltes to refer to the process of balancing the gains and losses associated with aging?

What changes is a man likely to notice during the climacteric? What can he do about these changes?

Alleena has noticed that she is becoming forgetful, sometimes gets words mixed up, and her emotions seem to be "making her crazy." She is also very fatigued. What is the likely cause of this?

What is the condition that results when the lens of the eye thickens and becomes less elastic?

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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