Question 1

According to "What's on My Plate" guidelines for middle-aged adults, 50% of each meal should come from:

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  both fruits and vegetables. 
D)  a majority of vegetable and a few fruits. 
A)  fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  both fruits and vegetables. 
D)  a majority of vegetable and a few fruits.

Question 2

High functional capacity involves healthy functioning of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive system. 
B)  endocrine system. 
C)  immune system. 
D)  all of the choices 
A)  digestive system. 
B)  endocrine system. 
C)  immune system. 
D)  all of the choices

Question 3

____________ in middle adulthood is a health risk factor associated with cognitive aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  Heroin use 
B)  Pregnancy 
C)  Gluten 
D)  Obesity 
A)  Heroin use 
B)  Pregnancy 
C)  Gluten 
D)  Obesity

Question 4

What Jen found most difficult about her father "coming out" after 40 years of marriage to her mother is that none of her friends could relate to her experience, a reflection of the fact that "coming out":

Accepted Answer

A)  in middle adulthood is rare. 
B)  in middle adulthood is a "guy thing." 
C)  in middle adulthood is unnecessary. 
D)  is a private experience. 
A)  in middle adulthood is rare. 
B)  in middle adulthood is a "guy thing." 
C)  in middle adulthood is unnecessary. 
D)  is a private experience.

Question 5

When a middle-aged woman complains to her hair stylist that the hair dye she is using is not as effective as it used to be, a hair stylist who understands aging processes can explain that aging hair has _______so hair requires _____________ hair dye.

Accepted Answer

A)  more melanin; darker 
B)  less melanin; lighter 
C)  less melanin; more 
D)  more melanin; less 
A)  more melanin; darker 
B)  less melanin; lighter 
C)  less melanin; more 
D)  more melanin; less

Question 6

The second leading cause of death in middle adulthood is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  respiratory disease. 
D)  accidents. 
A)  cancer. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  respiratory disease. 
D)  accidents.

Question 7

Due to a reduction in the efficiency of processes that contribute to skin health, aging skin:

Accepted Answer

A)  has more wrinkles. 
B)  begins to droop. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  has more wrinkles. 
B)  begins to droop. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 8

To meet the needs of a vacation cruise designed to support the health and well-being of middle-aged adults, the chef prepared food that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  highly seasoned, very low salt. 
B)  highly seasoned, relying mostly on salt. 
C)  bland, low seasoning including low salt. 
D)  bland, low seasoning, optional salt. 
A)  highly seasoned, very low salt. 
B)  highly seasoned, relying mostly on salt. 
C)  bland, low seasoning including low salt. 
D)  bland, low seasoning, optional salt.

Question 9

Most people show some signs of physiological decline in their brain ________________ middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  prior to 
B)  during 
C)  after 
D)  all of the choices 
A)  prior to 
B)  during 
C)  after 
D)  all of the choices

Question 10

In middle adulthood, men are _______________ risk for heart disease compared to women.

Accepted Answer

A)  at greater 
B)  at lower 
C)  more likely to reduce 
D)  more likely to increase 
A)  at greater 
B)  at lower 
C)  more likely to reduce 
D)  more likely to increase

Question 11

In Baltes's SOC model the "S" refers to the process of _________________________, depending on one's capacities.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying goals that are reasonable 
B)  establishing healthy connections 
C)  achieving a high level of education 
D)  earning a high income 
A)  identifying goals that are reasonable 
B)  establishing healthy connections 
C)  achieving a high level of education 
D)  earning a high income

Question 12

When the doctor diagnoses his middle-aged patient with myopia, this helps the man understand why he:

Accepted Answer

A)  can see things close to his face but not far. 
B)  cannot see things close to his face, but can see things that are far to his face, but an easy time seeing things far. 
C)  needs glasses to see near and far. 
D)  no longer needs glasses. 
A)  can see things close to his face but not far. 
B)  cannot see things close to his face, but can see things that are far to his face, but an easy time seeing things far. 
C)  needs glasses to see near and far. 
D)  no longer needs glasses.

Question 13

Development through middle adulthood involves gains and losses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a middle-aged adult wants to keep her skin soft and elastic, the most benefit is derived from:

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility exercise, such as yoga. 
B)  water exercise, such as swimming. 
C)  exercise that produces sweat. 
D)  exercise that does not produce sweat. 
A)  flexibility exercise, such as yoga. 
B)  water exercise, such as swimming. 
C)  exercise that produces sweat. 
D)  exercise that does not produce sweat.

Question 15

The closest equivalent to menopause in women is _______________ in men.

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone depletion 
B)  erectile dysfunction 
C)  adrenal dysfunction 
D)  andropause 
A)  testosterone depletion 
B)  erectile dysfunction 
C)  adrenal dysfunction 
D)  andropause

Question 16

Muscle strength, particularly when measured by _______________, is an indicator of general health in middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  weight a person can bench press 
B)  number of push-ups 
C)  grip strength 
D)  core strength 
A)  weight a person can bench press 
B)  number of push-ups 
C)  grip strength 
D)  core strength

Question 17

The life course health approach focuses on both the development of disease and the promotion of health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to "What's on My Plate" guidelines for middle-aged adults, 50% of each meal should come from:

High functional capacity involves healthy functioning of the:

____________ in middle adulthood is a health risk factor associated with cognitive aging.

What Jen found most difficult about her father "coming out" after 40 years of marriage to her mother is that none of her friends could relate to her experience, a reflection of the fact that "coming out":

When a middle-aged woman complains to her hair stylist that the hair dye she is using is not as effective as it used to be, a hair stylist who understands aging processes can explain that aging hair has _so hair requires _______ hair dye.

The second leading cause of death in middle adulthood is:

Due to a reduction in the efficiency of processes that contribute to skin health, aging skin:

To meet the needs of a vacation cruise designed to support the health and well-being of middle-aged adults, the chef prepared food that is:

Most people show some signs of physiological decline in their brain ________________ middle adulthood.

In middle adulthood, men are _______________ risk for heart disease compared to women.

In Baltes's SOC model the "S" refers to the process of _________________________, depending on one's capacities.

When the doctor diagnoses his middle-aged patient with myopia, this helps the man understand why he:

Development through middle adulthood involves gains and losses.

If a middle-aged adult wants to keep her skin soft and elastic, the most benefit is derived from:

The closest equivalent to menopause in women is _______________ in men.

Muscle strength, particularly when measured by _______________, is an indicator of general health in middle adulthood.

The life course health approach focuses on both the development of disease and the promotion of health.

Understanding Human Development: Theories and Approaches

Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy: The First Two Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood:two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Two to Six Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years Old

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Adult-Hood

Physical and Cognitive Development in the Later Years

Socioemotional Development in the Later Years

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

According to "What's on My Plate" guidelines for middle-aged adults, 50% of each meal should come from:

High functional capacity involves healthy functioning of the:

____________ in middle adulthood is a health risk factor associated with cognitive aging.

What Jen found most difficult about her father "coming out" after 40 years of marriage to her mother is that none of her friends could relate to her experience, a reflection of the fact that "coming out":

When a middle-aged woman complains to her hair stylist that the hair dye she is using is not as effective as it used to be, a hair stylist who understands aging processes can explain that aging hair has _______so hair requires _____________ hair dye.

The second leading cause of death in middle adulthood is:

Due to a reduction in the efficiency of processes that contribute to skin health, aging skin:

To meet the needs of a vacation cruise designed to support the health and well-being of middle-aged adults, the chef prepared food that is:

Most people show some signs of physiological decline in their brain ________________ middle adulthood.

In middle adulthood, men are _______________ risk for heart disease compared to women.

In Baltes's SOC model the "S" refers to the process of _________________________, depending on one's capacities.

When the doctor diagnoses his middle-aged patient with myopia, this helps the man understand why he:

Development through middle adulthood involves gains and losses.

If a middle-aged adult wants to keep her skin soft and elastic, the most benefit is derived from:

The closest equivalent to menopause in women is _______________ in men.

Muscle strength, particularly when measured by _______________, is an indicator of general health in middle adulthood.

The life course health approach focuses on both the development of disease and the promotion of health.

Understanding Human Development: Theories and Approaches

Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy: The First Two Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood:two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Two to Six Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years Old

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Adult-Hood

Physical and Cognitive Development in the Later Years

Socioemotional Development in the Later Years

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

When a middle-aged woman complains to her hair stylist that the hair dye she is using is not as effective as it used to be, a hair stylist who understands aging processes can explain that aging hair has _so hair requires _______ hair dye.