Question 1

The Flynn effect refers to______in intelligence from one cohort to the next across the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

A)  declines 
B)  a seesaw pattern of alternating gains and declines 
C)  gains 
D)  a static pattern with no gains or declines 
A)  declines 
B)  a seesaw pattern of alternating gains and declines 
C)  gains 
D)  a static pattern with no gains or declines C

Question 2

It is theorized that age-related cognitive declines occur because of structural changes in which area of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cerebellum 
B)  The hypothalamus 
C)  The prefrontal cortex 
D)  The hippocampus 
A)  The cerebellum 
B)  The hypothalamus 
C)  The prefrontal cortex 
D)  The hippocampus C

Question 3

All of the following are symptomatic of metabolic syndrome except

Accepted Answer

A)  excess abdominal fat. 
B)  high blood pressure. 
C)  low blood sugar. 
D)  high levels of LDL. 
A)  excess abdominal fat. 
B)  high blood pressure. 
C)  low blood sugar. 
D)  high levels of LDL. C

Question 4

From age 20 to age 70, approximately what percentage of lung capacity diminishes?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40

Question 5

When it comes to hypertension,____have a greater risk than do____.

Accepted Answer

A)  young adults; middle-aged adults 
B)  thin people; overweight people 
C)  women; men 
D)  "couch potatoes"; active people 
A)  young adults; middle-aged adults 
B)  thin people; overweight people 
C)  women; men 
D)  "couch potatoes"; active people

Question 6

Compared to beginners, when solving a problem, experts are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  depend on rules. 
B)  follow their intuition. 
C)  rely on formal training. 
D)  be distracted by interruptions. 
A)  depend on rules. 
B)  follow their intuition. 
C)  rely on formal training. 
D)  be distracted by interruptions.

Question 7

Which of the following accurately characterizes how most women feel about reaching menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  They feel negative about it, as if they are no longer "complete" women. 
B)  They feel negative about it, because they know to expect irritability and negative moods. 
C)  They feel positive about it, relieved that they can have sex without worrying about getting pregnant. 
D)  They feel positive about it, knowing that menopause only has positive consequences for a woman's health. 
A)  They feel negative about it, as if they are no longer "complete" women. 
B)  They feel negative about it, because they know to expect irritability and negative moods. 
C)  They feel positive about it, relieved that they can have sex without worrying about getting pregnant. 
D)  They feel positive about it, knowing that menopause only has positive consequences for a woman's health.

Question 8

Andropause is to a ____	decline of testosterone, as menopause is to a ____decline of estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A)  significant; significant 
B)  significant; small 
C)  small; significant 
D)  small; small 
A)  significant; significant 
B)  significant; small 
C)  small; significant 
D)  small; small

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of intraindividual variation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drew and Alan are both 40-year-olds, but Drew is a high school dropout and Alan has a PhD in nuclear physics. 
B)  Dana's vision started to deteriorate when she turned 40, but her twin brother's vision remained at 20/20 for the next five years. 
C)  Brie's hair turned white when she turned 40, but she maintained muscle mass with daily visits to the gym. 
D)  Mickey was the only male at his 20th high school reunion who was not showing a "middle age spread." 
A)  Drew and Alan are both 40-year-olds, but Drew is a high school dropout and Alan has a PhD in nuclear physics. 
B)  Dana's vision started to deteriorate when she turned 40, but her twin brother's vision remained at 20/20 for the next five years. 
C)  Brie's hair turned white when she turned 40, but she maintained muscle mass with daily visits to the gym. 
D)  Mickey was the only male at his 20th high school reunion who was not showing a "middle age spread."

Question 10

Selena just entered perimenopause. When will she cease to menstruate?

Accepted Answer

A)  In 3-5 weeks 
B)  In 3-5 months 
C)  In 3-5 years 
D)  She already has 
A)  In 3-5 weeks 
B)  In 3-5 months 
C)  In 3-5 years 
D)  She already has

Question 11

One possible consequence of being part of a very large generation is having

Accepted Answer

A)  more job opportunities. 
B)  a more competitive job market. 
C)  a lower crime rate. 
D)  a less stressful environment. 
A)  more job opportunities. 
B)  a more competitive job market. 
C)  a lower crime rate. 
D)  a less stressful environment.

Question 12

One problem with longitudinal studies of intelligence is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  overestimate the intelligence of middle-aged and older adults. 
B)  overestimate the intelligence of young adults. 
C)  underestimate the intelligence of middle-aged and older adults. 
D)  underestimate the intelligence of young adults. 
A)  overestimate the intelligence of middle-aged and older adults. 
B)  overestimate the intelligence of young adults. 
C)  underestimate the intelligence of middle-aged and older adults. 
D)  underestimate the intelligence of young adults.

Question 13

The results of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, which combined the features of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, showed that

Accepted Answer

A)  earlier cross-sectional studies were accurate. 
B)  earlier longitudinal studies were accurate. 
C)  some aspects of intelligence do decline, but others increase through adulthood. 
D)  intelligence does decline through adulthood, and it does so much more rapidly than either cross-sectional or longitudinal studies predicted. 
A)  earlier cross-sectional studies were accurate. 
B)  earlier longitudinal studies were accurate. 
C)  some aspects of intelligence do decline, but others increase through adulthood. 
D)  intelligence does decline through adulthood, and it does so much more rapidly than either cross-sectional or longitudinal studies predicted.

Question 14

In middle-age, height tends to____, and weight tends to____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease; increase 
B)  remain the same; increase 
C)  decrease; remain the same 
D)  increase; decrease 
A)  decrease; increase 
B)  remain the same; increase 
C)  decrease; remain the same 
D)  increase; decrease

Question 15

As adults age, hair turns gray and then white because of a decline in the production of

Accepted Answer

A)  cilia. 
B)  lipoproteins. 
C)  melanin. 
D)  cortisol. 
A)  cilia. 
B)  lipoproteins. 
C)  melanin. 
D)  cortisol.

Question 16

Lately, Betsy, a 43-year-old woman, finds that she is experiencing more intense and frequent urges to urinate. It is likely that

Accepted Answer

A)  her bladder has become enlarged. 
B)  her bladder is less elastic than it used to be. 
C)  she has an enlarged prostate. 
D)  she is suffering from urinary incontinence. 
A)  her bladder has become enlarged. 
B)  her bladder is less elastic than it used to be. 
C)  she has an enlarged prostate. 
D)  she is suffering from urinary incontinence.

Question 17

The risk for stroke for females aged 34-54 has tripled in recent years, which scientists blame on more women

Accepted Answer

A)  becoming abdominally obese 
B)  engaging in stressful exercise. 
C)  working in stressful jobs. 
D)  taking up smoking. 
A)  becoming abdominally obese 
B)  engaging in stressful exercise. 
C)  working in stressful jobs. 
D)  taking up smoking.

Question 18

Janet just experienced menopause. Consequently, which of the following could she expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease of LDL 
B)  An increase in HDL 
C)  Lower blood pressure 
D)  An increase in the rate of bone loss 
A)  A decrease of LDL 
B)  An increase in HDL 
C)  Lower blood pressure 
D)  An increase in the rate of bone loss

Question 19

Until recently, developmental scientists ignored middle adulthood. Now, however, they're beginning to study it. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because middle adulthood is a time when there are great changes in the body and mind. 
B)  Because today's middle adulthood is equivalent to the young adulthood of the past. 
C)  Because they realize that the other stages have been overstudied. 
D)  Because all the Baby Boomers have now reached middle adulthood. 
A)  Because middle adulthood is a time when there are great changes in the body and mind. 
B)  Because today's middle adulthood is equivalent to the young adulthood of the past. 
C)  Because they realize that the other stages have been overstudied. 
D)  Because all the Baby Boomers have now reached middle adulthood.

Question 20

The most common symptom(s) of menopause is(are)

Accepted Answer

A)  irritability and negative moods. 
B)  "hot flashes." 
C)  sleep disturbances. 
D)  vaginal dryness. 
A)  irritability and negative moods. 
B)  "hot flashes." 
C)  sleep disturbances. 
D)  vaginal dryness.

The Flynn effect refers to______in intelligence from one cohort to the next across the 20th century.

It is theorized that age-related cognitive declines occur because of structural changes in which area of the brain?

All of the following are symptomatic of metabolic syndrome except

From age 20 to age 70, approximately what percentage of lung capacity diminishes?

When it comes to hypertension,have a greater risk than do.

Compared to beginners, when solving a problem, experts are more likely to

Which of the following accurately characterizes how most women feel about reaching menopause?

Andropause is to a decline of testosterone, as menopause is to a decline of estrogen.

Which of the following is an example of intraindividual variation?

Selena just entered perimenopause. When will she cease to menstruate?

One possible consequence of being part of a very large generation is having

One problem with longitudinal studies of intelligence is that they

The results of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, which combined the features of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, showed that

In middle-age, height tends to, and weight tends to.

As adults age, hair turns gray and then white because of a decline in the production of

Lately, Betsy, a 43-year-old woman, finds that she is experiencing more intense and frequent urges to urinate. It is likely that

The risk for stroke for females aged 34-54 has tripled in recent years, which scientists blame on more women

Janet just experienced menopause. Consequently, which of the following could she expect?

Until recently, developmental scientists ignored middle adulthood. Now, however, they're beginning to study it. Why?

The most common symptom(s) of menopause is(are)

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Socioemotional Development in Infancy, Hysical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

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Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Young Adulthood

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Exam 12: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

The Flynn effect refers to______in intelligence from one cohort to the next across the 20th century.

It is theorized that age-related cognitive declines occur because of structural changes in which area of the brain?

All of the following are symptomatic of metabolic syndrome except

From age 20 to age 70, approximately what percentage of lung capacity diminishes?

When it comes to hypertension,____have a greater risk than do____.

Compared to beginners, when solving a problem, experts are more likely to

Which of the following accurately characterizes how most women feel about reaching menopause?

Andropause is to a ____ decline of testosterone, as menopause is to a ____decline of estrogen.

Which of the following is an example of intraindividual variation?

Selena just entered perimenopause. When will she cease to menstruate?

One possible consequence of being part of a very large generation is having

One problem with longitudinal studies of intelligence is that they

The results of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, which combined the features of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, showed that

In middle-age, height tends to____, and weight tends to____.

As adults age, hair turns gray and then white because of a decline in the production of

Lately, Betsy, a 43-year-old woman, finds that she is experiencing more intense and frequent urges to urinate. It is likely that

The risk for stroke for females aged 34-54 has tripled in recent years, which scientists blame on more women

Janet just experienced menopause. Consequently, which of the following could she expect?

Until recently, developmental scientists ignored middle adulthood. Now, however, they're beginning to study it. Why?

The most common symptom(s) of menopause is(are)

The Study of Child Development

Nature With Nurture, Conception, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy, Hysical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death and Dying

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When it comes to hypertension,have a greater risk than do.

Andropause is to a decline of testosterone, as menopause is to a decline of estrogen.

In middle-age, height tends to, and weight tends to.