Exam 14: Making It in Midlife

Though Elsa does not score particularly high on traditional intelligence tests, she is very good at understanding income tax forms, can deal very well with all different kinds of people, and is a good trouble-shooter around the home and office. What does Elsa exhibit?

Valerie has a T-score of -2 on her bone density test. What does this result mean for Valerie?

Forty-five-year-old Marilyn, who is very concerned about osteoporosis, seeks medical advice from her physician. Which advice would her physician be least likely to give?

Shelley is an individual who can be irritable, antagonistic, and highly critical of her coworkers. Which of Costa and McCrae's five dimensions does Shelley lack?

In 1999, Allaire and Marsiske demonstrated that practical intelligence was related to which of the following?

How does encapsulation assist older thinkers?

According to Maiden et al. (2003) and Small et al. (2003), which of the following personality traits may increase as one ages?

If an individual is characterized by what Erikson called "stagnation," what is that person most likely unable to do?

Paula is an expert on the history of rock and roll music, while Donald is a novice. What does this mean?

Which culture tends to be more likely to stress the importance of respecting elders and maintaining one's cultural values?

What is coping?

Fred is 52 years of age, and his doctor has recommended that he undergo the common diagnostic test for prostate cancer. What is the name for this test?

Tanya is undergoing estrogen-only HRT in order to counteract the hot flashes she has been experiencing. What is one drawback of this treatment?

Ronnie is asked to describe what it is like to work with Kelly. In response he says, "She is mean, anxious, and really tough to be around." Which of Costa and McCrae's personality dimension does this description best match?

For which occupation would you expect the fewest health problems related to stress?

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"

Which statement would indicate that Shauna is experiencing a symptom of perimenopause?

How common is it for an adult child caregiver to feel resentful and angry at times about caring for her or his aging parent?

Consider the comment: "My parents cared for me for 18 years-I really should not complain about having to take care of them for a while when they are ill." What does this comment illustrate?

People who have high levels of practical intelligence have the ability to deal more effectively with which of the following situations?