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

Sixty-year-old Wendell is being examined by his physician. Wendell's symptoms include joint pain that has gradually increased. When his doctor says, "Your pain is due to the damage to your cartilage caused by severe use over your lifetime," you should correctly conclude that Wendell will be diagnosed with

Which describes the normal pattern of pragmatics and mechanics intelligence development between ages 25 and 70?

For Beth, menopause just ended. Which change should she expect?

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"

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?

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

Which best exemplifies a sociocultural impact on intelligence?

Erik Erikson believes that midlife involves a psychosocial crisis involving characteristics of

One negative effect of encapsulation is the

____ of older adults who receive help with daily activities feel negatively about the help they receive.

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?

Costa and McCrae argue that personality traits undergo significant changes between young and old adulthood.

Earlier in his career, Monte was most interested in climbing the corporate ladder and making as much money as he could. Now, Monte is most interested in mentoring younger business professionals, helping them become better at what they do, and thus helping the company flourish. Which best describes the change in Monte?

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

Which statement concerning rheumatoid arthritis is true?

Paula is an expert on the history of rock music while Donald is a novice. This means that Paula ____ than Donald.

On which personality dimension would someone who is stingy, critical, and suspicious score the lowest?

Many middle-aged women take on the role of family _____ in which they assist in getting everyone together for family gatherings and generally help family members keep in touch.

When confronted with a problem in his relationships with his wife, Frank scoffs it off, saying "Ahhh, that's not really an issue... it will work itself out." This is probably best classified as

The text notes that in _____, "menopausal syndrome" is thought to be the result of women with too much time on their hands.