Exam 14: Making It in Midlife

If asked to list the "processes of thinking," what should you avoid saying?

Ann is a typical 45-year-old and has exercised throughout her life. If we were to ask her why she exercises, she what would she probably say?

What is the main defining element of "the climacteric?"

Sylvester has a Type A behaviour pattern and Gordon has a Type B behaviour pattern. Which statement is true?

Sam is a typical North American male. Next week, he will celebrate a milestone birthday at which he believes he will be "middle aged" and "over the hill." What birthday will Sam be celebrating?

Tabitha often gets frustrated. She often honks her horn and yells at other drivers, and she will often throw her racket if she gets beat playing tennis. How would Tabitha be best described?

Ben is 28 years old, and finds that exercise helps him to cope with stress. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, what is the recommended weekly amount of time that adults aged 18 to 64 years should engage in aerobic activity?

Mike's high school career counsellor has suggested that he consider a career in social work, because Mike can readily handle a challenging environment with his high level of energy. At which of Costa and McCrae's five dimensions does Mike excel?

Which of the following situations is typical for an individual who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis?

Doug and Barb usually see their grandchildren on the major holidays and always buy the grandchildren expensive presents. Based on this brief description, what does Doug and Barb's style of grandparenting involve?

An individual low on a certain characteristic would likely be described as even-tempered and comfortable. What is that characteristic?

Why do some professors who teach difficult subjects, such as math, struggle with explaining concepts to their students?

Harvey is 22 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not very open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey most likely be like when he is 55 years old?

According to Costa and McCrae (1994), at what approximate age do personality traits become entrenched and stop changing in an individual?

According to Cox et al. (2010), to what is generativity related?

What is another term for the "products of thinking?"

Sixty-year-old Wendell is being examined by his physician. Wendell's symptoms include joint pain that has gradually increased. His doctor says, "Your pain is due to the damage to your cartilage due to severe use over your lifetime." What will Wendell most likely be diagnosed with?

Newton is known for being very opinionated, extremely sociable, and loving a challenge. According to Costa and McCrae (2002), which personality dimension would Newton score high on?

What would the high-end target heart beat range be for a 50-year-old trying to engage in aerobic exercise?

How does exercise impact the aging process?