Exam 14: Making It in Midlife

How can one describe the difference between adult learners and their younger counterparts?

Heather is experiencing a great deal of stress. She has tried relaxation training, thinking about life events in a different way, and even talking to her friends. What are all of these strategies?

Felicia's doctor has suggested that she consume legumes such as chick peas and soybeans, as they may help to counteract some of the symptoms of menopause. Why does her doctor suggest these foods?

Which statement concerning how grandparent-grandchild relationships have changed over the past few decades demonstrates the challenges in this relationship?

Frank has a Type A personality. Which personality dimension is he most likely to have a low score on?

Earlier in his career, Monte was most interested in climbing the corporate ladder, in making as much money as he could. Now, Monte is most interested in mentoring younger business professionals, helping them become better at what they do, thus helping the company flourish. Which best describes the change in Monte?

Every day when Mario drives to work, someone else is parked in his space. While not being a "major deal," it does cause Mario a great deal of irritation. What kind of problem is this?

What does osteoporosis involve?

Loretta's daughter has had a new baby boy, and Loretta is concerned that her daughter is consuming the proper amount of dietary calcium for breastfeeding the baby. How many milligrams of daily calcium should Loretta advise her daughter to consume?

Though her ability to think about other things has declined significantly, 74-year-old Judith's ability to interpret the law continues to make her an excellent lawyer and judge. What has most likely happened to Judith's ability to process information?

According to Laungani (2001), which of the following factors plays a critical role in how an individual views stress?

Which characteristic best fits with mechanics of intelligence?

Which statement best reflects Erikson's concept of generativity?

When asked to describe her grandparenting style, Janis says, "My grandkids are everything to me!" Which dimension of grandparenting does this comment illustrate?

Kevin is described by friends as having a great imagination and being willing to try anything once. Given this description, which personality dimension would Kevin most likely score very high on?

Who is at the greatest risk of currently experiencing osteoporosis?

Alana's physician has just informed her that she will need to begin hormone replacement therapy. In addition to estrogen, what hormone should Alana expect to be replaced?

Sandra is a 54-year-old woman who has a positive attitude towards coping with the challenges she has faced during her lifetime. What powerful personal mechanism does Sandra possess?

The stress and coping paradigm focuses on the interactive relationship between two elements. What are they?

Tom has always wanted to be a father but has not yet found an acceptable partner. He is now 35 years old, healthy, and is beginning to be concerned about how much longer he will remain fertile. When he asks his doctor about this, what is his doctor most likely to tell him?