Question 1

Which of the following are risk factors for contracting HIV?

Accepted Answer

A)  a history of sexual abuse 
B)  use of intravenous drugs 
C)  paying money for shelter 
D)  all of these 
A)  a history of sexual abuse 
B)  use of intravenous drugs 
C)  paying money for shelter 
D)  all of these

Question 2

At his last physical exam Mack had an audiology test. This test measures changes in:

Accepted Answer

A)  vision 
B)  hearing 
C)  muscle strength 
D)  bone density 
A)  vision 
B)  hearing 
C)  muscle strength 
D)  bone density

Question 3

_____________ thinking applies logic and reasoning in order to arrive at a single correct answer to a problem while ___________ thinking is more open-ended, seeking multiple solutions and creative answers to problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convergent; divergent 
B)  Divergent; convergent 
C)  Convergent; crystallized 
D)  Dialectical; convergent 
A)  Convergent; divergent 
B)  Divergent; convergent 
C)  Convergent; crystallized 
D)  Dialectical; convergent

Question 4

Herbert is 65 years old. He completes a crossword puzzle every day. He engages in his favorite hobby, carving, and is an avid reader. These activities are likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause him confusion 
B)  slow brain cell loss 
C)  cause no effect 
D)  prevent cancer 
A)  cause him confusion 
B)  slow brain cell loss 
C)  cause no effect 
D)  prevent cancer

Question 5

Amina goes to the doctor for a yearly physical exam. The doctor takes her blood pressure and tells her it is 120 over 80. The top number is ___________ and the bottom number is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  systolic; diastolic 
B)  diastolic; systolic 
C)  diametric; systolic 
D)  diametric; systemic 
A)  systolic; diastolic 
B)  diastolic; systolic 
C)  diametric; systolic 
D)  diametric; systemic

Question 6

Moral exemplars are people who:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a sustained commitment to moral ideals that include respect for humanity 
B)  exhibit consistency between ideals and actions 
C)  are an inspirational force for others to become involved in moral work 
D)  all of these 
A)  have a sustained commitment to moral ideals that include respect for humanity 
B)  exhibit consistency between ideals and actions 
C)  are an inspirational force for others to become involved in moral work 
D)  all of these

Question 7

Which of the following reveals the most marked age-related decline?

Accepted Answer

A)  mental abilities 
B)  perceptual-motor performance 
C)  emotional coping 
D)  tolerance for pain 
A)  mental abilities 
B)  perceptual-motor performance 
C)  emotional coping 
D)  tolerance for pain

Question 8

The white, waxy fat that occurs naturally in the body and is used to build the cell walls and to make certain hormones is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sebum 
B)  adipose fat 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  paraffin 
A)  sebum 
B)  adipose fat 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  paraffin

Question 9

Forty-eight-year-old Carlos has noticed that he tires easily and often get headaches when doing computer work. He also needs to hold material with fine print at an arm's length to read it. Most likely Carlos is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  presbyopia 
B)  glaucoma 
C)  floater 
D)  cataracts 
A)  presbyopia 
B)  glaucoma 
C)  floater 
D)  cataracts

Question 10

When longitudinal studies were used to understand cognitive functioning, it was found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Global IQ tends to rise until the mid-50s and then gradually declines. 
B)  Global IQ tends to rise until the mid-30s and then declines sharply. 
C)  Global IQ remains constant throughout the entire lifespan. 
D)  Global IQ rises sharply until the mid-20s and then stabilizes. 
A)  Global IQ tends to rise until the mid-50s and then gradually declines. 
B)  Global IQ tends to rise until the mid-30s and then declines sharply. 
C)  Global IQ remains constant throughout the entire lifespan. 
D)  Global IQ rises sharply until the mid-20s and then stabilizes.

Question 11

According to a study cited in your textbook, what percent of men over the age of 50 experience potency problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  35 percent 
D)  50 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  35 percent 
D)  50 percent

Question 12

Factors predisposing a person to developing cancer include:

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking 
B)  longevity 
C)  gender and race 
D)  all of these 
A)  smoking 
B)  longevity 
C)  gender and race 
D)  all of these

Question 13

A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS may be missed in aging adults because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they do not know what the symptoms are 
B)  early symptoms are similar to normal aging 
C)  partners of menopausal women use condoms 
D)  all of these 
A)  they do not know what the symptoms are 
B)  early symptoms are similar to normal aging 
C)  partners of menopausal women use condoms 
D)  all of these

Question 14

In general, which of the following is true concerning the sexuality of menopausal women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Menopause has a detrimental effect on female sexuality. 
B)  After menopause, women should refrain from sexual activity for health reasons. 
C)  Menopausal women can achieve orgasm and have a fulfilling sex life. 
D)  None of these is true. 
A)  Menopause has a detrimental effect on female sexuality. 
B)  After menopause, women should refrain from sexual activity for health reasons. 
C)  Menopausal women can achieve orgasm and have a fulfilling sex life. 
D)  None of these is true.

Question 15

Arnold is concerned about the muscle-to-fat ratio of his body. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular factor 
B)  fat ratio index 
C)  body composition 
D)  lean to fat body mass 
A)  muscular factor 
B)  fat ratio index 
C)  body composition 
D)  lean to fat body mass

Which of the following are risk factors for contracting HIV?

At his last physical exam Mack had an audiology test. This test measures changes in:

___ thinking applies logic and reasoning in order to arrive at a single correct answer to a problem while _ thinking is more open-ended, seeking multiple solutions and creative answers to problems.

Herbert is 65 years old. He completes a crossword puzzle every day. He engages in his favorite hobby, carving, and is an avid reader. These activities are likely to:

Amina goes to the doctor for a yearly physical exam. The doctor takes her blood pressure and tells her it is 120 over 80. The top number is _ and the bottom number is __.

Moral exemplars are people who:

Which of the following reveals the most marked age-related decline?

The white, waxy fat that occurs naturally in the body and is used to build the cell walls and to make certain hormones is called:

Forty-eight-year-old Carlos has noticed that he tires easily and often get headaches when doing computer work. He also needs to hold material with fine print at an arm's length to read it. Most likely Carlos is experiencing:

When longitudinal studies were used to understand cognitive functioning, it was found that:

According to a study cited in your textbook, what percent of men over the age of 50 experience potency problems?

Factors predisposing a person to developing cancer include:

A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS may be missed in aging adults because:

In general, which of the following is true concerning the sexuality of menopausal women?

Arnold is concerned about the muscle-to-fat ratio of his body. This is known as:

Introduction

Theories of Development

Reproduction, Heredity, and Prenatal Development Reproduction

Birth and Physical Development: The First Two Years Birth

Infancy: Cognitive and Language Development

Infancy: The Development of Emotional and Social Bonds

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Emotional and Social Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Emotional and Social Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Emotional and Social Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development

Middle Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Late Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development

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Exam 15: Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Which of the following are risk factors for contracting HIV?

At his last physical exam Mack had an audiology test. This test measures changes in:

_____________ thinking applies logic and reasoning in order to arrive at a single correct answer to a problem while ___________ thinking is more open-ended, seeking multiple solutions and creative answers to problems.

Herbert is 65 years old. He completes a crossword puzzle every day. He engages in his favorite hobby, carving, and is an avid reader. These activities are likely to:

Amina goes to the doctor for a yearly physical exam. The doctor takes her blood pressure and tells her it is 120 over 80. The top number is ___________ and the bottom number is ____________.

Moral exemplars are people who:

Which of the following reveals the most marked age-related decline?

The white, waxy fat that occurs naturally in the body and is used to build the cell walls and to make certain hormones is called:

Forty-eight-year-old Carlos has noticed that he tires easily and often get headaches when doing computer work. He also needs to hold material with fine print at an arm's length to read it. Most likely Carlos is experiencing:

When longitudinal studies were used to understand cognitive functioning, it was found that:

According to a study cited in your textbook, what percent of men over the age of 50 experience potency problems?

Factors predisposing a person to developing cancer include:

A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS may be missed in aging adults because:

In general, which of the following is true concerning the sexuality of menopausal women?

Arnold is concerned about the muscle-to-fat ratio of his body. This is known as:

Introduction

Theories of Development

Reproduction, Heredity, and Prenatal Development Reproduction

Birth and Physical Development: The First Two Years Birth

Infancy: Cognitive and Language Development

Infancy: The Development of Emotional and Social Bonds

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Emotional and Social Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Emotional and Social Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Emotional and Social Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development

Middle Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Late Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development

Dying and Death

Filters

___ thinking applies logic and reasoning in order to arrive at a single correct answer to a problem while _ thinking is more open-ended, seeking multiple solutions and creative answers to problems.

Amina goes to the doctor for a yearly physical exam. The doctor takes her blood pressure and tells her it is 120 over 80. The top number is _ and the bottom number is __.