Question 1

What type of motivation do returning students show in college?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic motivation 
B)  Extrinsic motivation 
C)  Monetary motivation 
D)  Pressure from spouses or partners 
A)  Intrinsic motivation 
B)  Extrinsic motivation 
C)  Monetary motivation 
D)  Pressure from spouses or partners

Question 2

Why is night vision difficult for individuals as they age?

Accepted Answer

The ability to see in dim light declines

Question 3

As people age, it becomes more difficult to tune out irrelevant information, which then leaves less space in working memory for completing a task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cross-sectional research designs are more likely to find that there is no decrease in intelligence over the lifespan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Donna is concerned about aging muscle. What will her doctor recommend to help prevent loss of muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will recommend that she drink more milk. 
B)  He will recommend that Donna take supplements. 
C)  He will suggest that she see a nutritionist and develop an exercise routine. 
D)  He will suggest that she stop smoking and drink alcohol less. 
A)  He will recommend that she drink more milk. 
B)  He will recommend that Donna take supplements. 
C)  He will suggest that she see a nutritionist and develop an exercise routine. 
D)  He will suggest that she stop smoking and drink alcohol less.

Question 6

Dennis has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. The doctors have decided that Dennis needs coronary bypass surgery followed by medication and diet changes. What should be concluded based on his doctors' recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dennis's doctors are acting in a precautionary manner because bypass surgery is typically not followed up by medication. 
B)  Dennis's cardiovascular disease is not life-threatening. 
C)  Dennis has a serious case of cardiovascular disease. 
D)  Dennis's doctors would suggest the same treatment plan to anyone with cardiovascular disease. 
A)  Dennis's doctors are acting in a precautionary manner because bypass surgery is typically not followed up by medication. 
B)  Dennis's cardiovascular disease is not life-threatening. 
C)  Dennis has a serious case of cardiovascular disease. 
D)  Dennis's doctors would suggest the same treatment plan to anyone with cardiovascular disease.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a way to slow the decline in the musculature of those in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce caloric intake to match the reduced need for calories 
B)  Increase activity level 
C)  Take dietary supplements to slow fat gain and muscle loss 
D)  Eat a low-fat diet with lots of vegetables, fruits, and grains 
A)  Reduce caloric intake to match the reduced need for calories 
B)  Increase activity level 
C)  Take dietary supplements to slow fat gain and muscle loss 
D)  Eat a low-fat diet with lots of vegetables, fruits, and grains

Question 8

Which of the following physical changes in middle adulthood shows a gender difference?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight gain 
B)  Location of fat accumulation 
C)  Vision 
D)  Metabolic rate 
A)  Weight gain 
B)  Location of fat accumulation 
C)  Vision 
D)  Metabolic rate

Question 9

Who is least likely to be diagnosed with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Debbie, a 60-year-old woman who runs one marathon every other year, doesn't smoke, and is small-framed. 
B)  Raymond, an 85-year-old man who has never exercised and doesn't like milk or cheese. 
C)  Andrew, a 70-year-old man who is fairly active but drinks alcohol to excess about every other week. 
D)  Rhonda, a 65-year-old woman who exercises frequently, smokes cigarettes, and has an identical twin with osteoporosis. 
A)  Debbie, a 60-year-old woman who runs one marathon every other year, doesn't smoke, and is small-framed. 
B)  Raymond, an 85-year-old man who has never exercised and doesn't like milk or cheese. 
C)  Andrew, a 70-year-old man who is fairly active but drinks alcohol to excess about every other week. 
D)  Rhonda, a 65-year-old woman who exercises frequently, smokes cigarettes, and has an identical twin with osteoporosis.

Question 10

Michelle is very concerned about looking older. She is constantly looking at her face and watching for wrinkles. Where will she see them appear first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her forehead 
B)  Around her eyes 
C)  On her neck 
D)  Around her mouth 
A)  Her forehead 
B)  Around her eyes 
C)  On her neck 
D)  Around her mouth

Question 11

Which of the following is a way that stress harms health directly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking 
B)  Increase in blood pressure 
C)  Sleep less 
D)  Eat more poorly 
A)  Smoking 
B)  Increase in blood pressure 
C)  Sleep less 
D)  Eat more poorly

Question 12

Aaron is an adult who is described as being highly distractible. If we help him to reduce his distractions, what can we expect about his ability to process information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aaron will show a decline in processing speed because of the effort he will need to focus on relevant information. 
B)  Aaron will show an increase in the ability to process information. 
C)  Aaron will reach a peak of processing speed at about age 40 and then it will decline dramatically. 
D)  Aaron will only be able to reduce the distractions in certain areas of his life, so the effect of teaching distraction reduction will be temporary. 
A)  Aaron will show a decline in processing speed because of the effort he will need to focus on relevant information. 
B)  Aaron will show an increase in the ability to process information. 
C)  Aaron will reach a peak of processing speed at about age 40 and then it will decline dramatically. 
D)  Aaron will only be able to reduce the distractions in certain areas of his life, so the effect of teaching distraction reduction will be temporary.

Question 13

Terry feels out of control, reacts to stressful situations with anger and frustration, and becomes silent when he is stressed and won't talk about what is bothering him. Based on what we know about wellness, what would Terry score low in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrapersonal reactivity 
B)  Social competence 
C)  A cardiovascular stress test 
D)  Hardiness 
A)  Intrapersonal reactivity 
B)  Social competence 
C)  A cardiovascular stress test 
D)  Hardiness

Question 14

How do experts approach problems that support gains in practical problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  They use intuition. 
B)  They read background information. 
C)  They know how to ask appropriate questions. 
D)  They keep their mind busy and read stories to the young child. 
A)  They use intuition. 
B)  They read background information. 
C)  They know how to ask appropriate questions. 
D)  They keep their mind busy and read stories to the young child.

Question 15

Smoking has not been found to impact skin aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the leading cause of death in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suicide 
B)  Accidents 
C)  Heart disease 
D)  Cancer 
A)  Suicide 
B)  Accidents 
C)  Heart disease 
D)  Cancer

Question 17

Which type of strength is retained as individuals age?

Accepted Answer

Isometric

Question 18

Hormone replacement therapy is associated with all of the following health risks except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Heart disease 
C)  Stroke 
D)  Breast cancer 
A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Heart disease 
C)  Stroke 
D)  Breast cancer

Question 19

Rates of cancer have increased since the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The greatest change in information processing capacity with age is a reduction in:

Accepted Answer

Speed of p

What type of motivation do returning students show in college?

Why is night vision difficult for individuals as they age?

As people age, it becomes more difficult to tune out irrelevant information, which then leaves less space in working memory for completing a task.

Cross-sectional research designs are more likely to find that there is no decrease in intelligence over the lifespan.

Donna is concerned about aging muscle. What will her doctor recommend to help prevent loss of muscle?

Dennis has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. The doctors have decided that Dennis needs coronary bypass surgery followed by medication and diet changes. What should be concluded based on his doctors' recommendations?

Which of the following is not a way to slow the decline in the musculature of those in middle adulthood?

Which of the following physical changes in middle adulthood shows a gender difference?

Who is least likely to be diagnosed with osteoporosis?

Michelle is very concerned about looking older. She is constantly looking at her face and watching for wrinkles. Where will she see them appear first?

Which of the following is a way that stress harms health directly?

Aaron is an adult who is described as being highly distractible. If we help him to reduce his distractions, what can we expect about his ability to process information?

Terry feels out of control, reacts to stressful situations with anger and frustration, and becomes silent when he is stressed and won't talk about what is bothering him. Based on what we know about wellness, what would Terry score low in?

How do experts approach problems that support gains in practical problem solving?

Smoking has not been found to impact skin aging.

What is the leading cause of death in middle adulthood?

Which type of strength is retained as individuals age?

Hormone replacement therapy is associated with all of the following health risks except:

Rates of cancer have increased since the 1990s.

The greatest change in information processing capacity with age is a reduction in:

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

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Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

What type of motivation do returning students show in college?

Why is night vision difficult for individuals as they age?

As people age, it becomes more difficult to tune out irrelevant information, which then leaves less space in working memory for completing a task.

Cross-sectional research designs are more likely to find that there is no decrease in intelligence over the lifespan.

Donna is concerned about aging muscle. What will her doctor recommend to help prevent loss of muscle?

Dennis has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. The doctors have decided that Dennis needs coronary bypass surgery followed by medication and diet changes. What should be concluded based on his doctors' recommendations?

Which of the following is not a way to slow the decline in the musculature of those in middle adulthood?

Which of the following physical changes in middle adulthood shows a gender difference?

Who is least likely to be diagnosed with osteoporosis?

Michelle is very concerned about looking older. She is constantly looking at her face and watching for wrinkles. Where will she see them appear first?

Which of the following is a way that stress harms health directly?

Aaron is an adult who is described as being highly distractible. If we help him to reduce his distractions, what can we expect about his ability to process information?

Terry feels out of control, reacts to stressful situations with anger and frustration, and becomes silent when he is stressed and won't talk about what is bothering him. Based on what we know about wellness, what would Terry score low in?

How do experts approach problems that support gains in practical problem solving?

Smoking has not been found to impact skin aging.

What is the leading cause of death in middle adulthood?

Which type of strength is retained as individuals age?

Hormone replacement therapy is associated with all of the following health risks except:

Rates of cancer have increased since the 1990s.

The greatest change in information processing capacity with age is a reduction in:

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

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