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

Forty-five-year-old Claire stopped menstruating some time ago. She is disappointed because she really wanted to have more children. What would a competent physician tell her?

If Barney is accurately described as being very even-tempered and unemotional, he would likely score very low on a test of

As a caring uncle, Ben derives a lot of satisfaction when his niece performs well in her basketball games. Ben, however, has no real interest in actually teaching her how to improve her basketball skills. McAdams would cite this as a good example of

The greatest personality resource that enables an individual to avoid a midlife crisis is called

Describe the role of grandparenting in at least three different cultures.

Tom has always wanted to be a father but has not yet found an acceptable partner. He is now 35 years old, healthy, and beginning to be concerned about how much longer he will remain fertile. When he asks his doctor about this, his doctor tells him that he will probably be capable of fathering a child

Kevin is described by friends as having a great imagination and being willing to try anything once. Given this description, Kevin would most likely score very high on a scale of

Expert performance tends to peak ____ and ____.

The ____ of intelligence is most likely to be affected by the culture in which you were raised.

Results from the Women's Health Initiative study begun in 1991 revealed that the risk for _____ decreased in those taking estrogen plus progestin.

Joy reads a note on her desk that says, "Joy, come to my office immediately. Signed, The Boss." Joy immediately interprets this message as a threat to her job and her livelihood and is not sure she can deal with it. Joy's interpretation of this note exemplifies

Which is best characterized as a "wear-and-tear" disease?

A low score on the ____ personality dimension has been associated with having a Type A personality.

Which personality variable is most associated with cardiovascular disease?

Which person is most likely to experience difficulty getting along with others?

In order to be engaging in aerobic exercise, a person's pulse rate must be above 100 percent of his or her maximum heart rate.

Rheumatoid arthritis develops quickly but can be cured with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Which group is most likely to perceive grandparenthood as a central role?

Older adults who value _____ are most likely to express a desire to pay for caregiving rather than asking a family member for help.

Filial obligation is based on a sense of