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

In the movie Forget Paris, a character named Mickey is picked on because he always orders the same thing when they go to a restaurant. His love of veal parmesan annoys his wife to no end, because she can never get him to order a different entrée. Mickey is probably ____ factor of the Big Five personality trait theory.

Beginning in one's twenties, the protective cartilage in the joints can show signs of deterioration, such as thinning and becoming cracked and frayed. If these changes become pronounced they can lead to ____.

Erikson asserted that the search for generativity was a major task of our middle-adulthood years.

People who are high on the ____ factor of the Big Five personality traits tend to be anxious, hostile, self-conscious, depressed, impulsive, and vulnerable.

Cross-cultural research examining Taiwanese and Chinese participants found that adults caring for aging parents found the experience to be

A(n) ____ is someone who is much better at a task than people who have not put much effort into that task.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about gray hair?

Bicycling, swimming, and jogging are all forms of _______________ exercise, because they have the capacity to stress the heart by maintaining a pulse rate that falls between 60 and 90% of the person's maximum heart rate.

List and give a brief description of each of the Big Five personality traits.

The classic musical The Music Man features a character named Marion the Librarian. She is a stereotypical portrayal of a librarian - she is reserved, quiet, passive, serious, and emotionally unreactive. According to the Big Five personality trait theory, Marion is probably

Someone high in filial obligation feels responsible for the care of his or her parents.

In 2002, a major study examining the impact of menopausal hormone therapy was halted when it was discovered that there was a significant increase in the risk of developing

Timothy is rather lazy, negligent, disorganized, and aimless. His friends always complain that he can be counted on to show up late to any events that they've all planned. Timothy would probably earn a low score on the _______________ trait of the five-factor model.

Full-time custodial grandparents experience higher levels of stress than part-time caregiving grandparents.

What constitutes aerobic exercise, and what benefits does it provide during middle age?

Being high on the ____ dimension of the Big Five personality trait theory tends to mean a vivid imagination and dream life, appreciation of art, and a strong desire to try anything once.

Vivian and Richard have just entered the "empty nest" stage of parenting. Which of the following factors is likely to help them feel positive about this change?

Seth is creating an online profile for a dating website. He describes himself as a person who is very outgoing, who loves social interactions, likes to keep busy, and prefers stimulating and challenging environments. In the Big Five personality trait theory, Seth would probably score high on the ____ dimension.

One function that grandparents serve relates to the _______________ dimension, which involves passing on family history to grandchildren.

Leslie is a middle-aged woman who has not exercised very much in the last several years, and she wants to start getting back in shape. She doesn't like "intense" exercise, however, and wants to initiate a moderate exercise regimen. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, how much should moderate intensity exercise should she get in a week to improve her fitness level?