Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Joe is a middle-aged auto mechanic.He is able to easily learn new repair techniques and can identify problems in cars very quickly.He is learning to use a computer for the first time at home,and his learning is very slow.According to Hoyer,Joe's ability to repair cars has become

An important feature of postformal thought is its nature to be

The indirect influence of a person's socioeconomic status affects all of the following EXCEPT

An important aspect of creativity in adults is

For females,the climacteric is a

There is no consensus on specific biological or social events that mark the beginning or the end of middle age.All of the following are considered in determining this period EXCEPT

The U.S. Preventive Task Force recommends that women have mammography screenings

Hormone replacement therapy is

While pain's protective functions remain,in middle adulthood

Ruby can remember a great deal of information and has a large vocabulary.According to Cattell and Horn,Ruby has high __________ intelligence.

The most common symptom of menopause is

According to the text,technology skills are increasingly necessary and requires

Frequency of sexual activity and satisfaction with sex life tend too________ during the 40s and 50s.

The inability to maintain the blood flow associated with arousal for the penis is called

Women who are at less risk for breast cancer do all the following EXCEPT

Shawn is good at perceiving relationships and forming concepts.When confronted with a new problem,he can usually solve it.According to Cattell and Horn,Shawn has high __________ intelligence.

Loss of endurance during middle adulthood results from a gradual decrease in the rate of

Janet is becoming stooped as she ages and has had several broken bones.She probably suffers from

Mature thinking in middle adulthood is typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Hearing loss in middle age is