Exam 15: Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Which of the following statements is true?

Trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity or stiffness of limbs and trunk; slowness of movement; postural instability or impaired balance and coordination are symptoms most closely associated with:

Rhonda is 67 years old. Her doctor told her that she has a "clouding of the lens" of her eyes and should have surgery to correct it. Rhonda is most probably suffering from

As of 2009, the average life expectancy of U.S. men and women who had reached 65 was in their:

Richard and Beth are the same age and have each recently had a heart attack. Richard is single, has no friends, and is not in contact with his family. Beth has a large extended family with whom she is very close, in addition to several good friends and many acquaintances. Who is more likely to survive after the heart attack?

According to the research cited in your textbook, which of the following is true?

In general, compared to women, men have better-looking skin as they age because:

Charlene just celebrated her 57^th birthday. She says that she feels like she is in her mid 30s. If she is like most middle-aged people, what might we conclude about Charlene's physical well-being?

Which of the following statements is true regarding sleep?

Amanda has just had an eye exam and the optometrist explained that fluid buildup in the eye is causing pressure that can damage the optic nerve and lead to blindness if left untreated. Amanda probably has:

When the layers of the retina start thinning and the tiny blood vessels of the eye rupture, it leads to a condition in which central vision becomes faded, distorted, or blurred. It is the leading cause of late-onset visual impairment and legal blindness in people over the age of 50. This disorder is called:

According to your textbook, the leading cause of death from cancer for women in the U.S. is:

During midlife, the gums of the teeth begin to recede, which for some leads to a condition called:

Regina and Joanne are in their mid 40s. They are discussing the signs of aging that are affecting their appearance. What in particular are they likely to be discussing?

Describe some of the sensory changes that occur during midlife.

What is hypertension? Who is at risk for it and how can it be prevented or controlled?

Five-year-old Marco and fifty-year-old Vernon are both learning to speak Spanish as a second language. Who is more likely to learn the language more easily?

A person's weight is a function of:

Who among the following groups should be particularly aware of prostrate cancer risks?

Ivan and Marianne are in their 70s and married. The research on human sexuality conducted by Masters and Johnson would indicate that Ivan and Marianne: