Question 1

Which of the following can stress directly result in?

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorders 
B)  isolation 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  lower levels of self-esteem 
A)  anxiety disorders 
B)  isolation 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  lower levels of self-esteem

Question 2

Costa and McCrae's model of personality includes dimensions like conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. What is this model commonly referred to?

Accepted Answer

A)  the humanistic model 
B)  the centrality model 
C)  the five-factor model 
D)  the psychodynamic model 
A)  the humanistic model 
B)  the centrality model 
C)  the five-factor model 
D)  the psychodynamic model

Question 3

Joy reads a note on her desk which says, "Joy, come to my office immediately. Signed, The Boss." Joy immediately interprets this message as a threat to her job and her livelihood, and is not sure she can deal with it. What does Joy's interpretation exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  coping 
B)  an appraisal 
C)  stagnation 
D)  filial obligation 
A)  coping 
B)  an appraisal 
C)  stagnation 
D)  filial obligation

Question 4

According to Erik Erikson, what does the psychosocial crisis of midlife involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  trust versus mistrust 
B)  generativity versus stagnation 
C)  industry versus inferiority 
D)  identity versus role confusion 
A)  trust versus mistrust 
B)  generativity versus stagnation 
C)  industry versus inferiority 
D)  identity versus role confusion

Question 5

Max exercises regularly. How is he most likely to differ from those who do not exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is more likely to be depressed. 
B)  He is likely function better cognitively. 
C)  He is likely show higher levels of confidence and self-esteem. 
D)  He is likely have higher blood pressure. 
A)  He is more likely to be depressed. 
B)  He is likely function better cognitively. 
C)  He is likely show higher levels of confidence and self-esteem. 
D)  He is likely have higher blood pressure.

Question 6

What is the most effective parenting method for ensuring that a child's transition from child to young adulthood is as smooth as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  adopt fun-seeking style 
B)  encourage Type A behaviour 
C)  foster independent thinking and behaviour 
D)  encourage financial independence 
A)  adopt fun-seeking style 
B)  encourage Type A behaviour 
C)  foster independent thinking and behaviour 
D)  encourage financial independence

Question 7

What appears to be the main reason why an individual's Type A or Type B behavioural pattern influences his or her recovery rate following a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a good predictor of the type of genetic factors known to cause future attacks. 
B)  It affects how much physicians like being around them when they are patients. 
C)  It appears to influence one's motivation to follow post-attack health suggestions. 
D)  The two types vary by sex, as do recovery rates. 
A)  It is a good predictor of the type of genetic factors known to cause future attacks. 
B)  It affects how much physicians like being around them when they are patients. 
C)  It appears to influence one's motivation to follow post-attack health suggestions. 
D)  The two types vary by sex, as do recovery rates.

Question 8

How is a caregiver's financial status impacted by the decision to become a caregiver for a parent while he/she is still raising a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no financial impact. 
B)  It has some financial impact. 
C)  It has a moderate financial impact. 
D)  It has a significant financial impact. 
A)  It has no financial impact. 
B)  It has some financial impact. 
C)  It has a moderate financial impact. 
D)  It has a significant financial impact.

Question 9

Which condition is best characterized as a "wear-and-tear" disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis 
B)  osteoarthritis 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  menopause 
A)  osteoporosis 
B)  osteoarthritis 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  menopause

Question 10

Which of the following phrases would best complete the following analogy, "Type A is to Type B as?"

Accepted Answer

A)  male is to female 
B)  hassle is to appraisal 
C)  intense is to calm 
D)  introversion is to extroversion 
A)  male is to female 
B)  hassle is to appraisal 
C)  intense is to calm 
D)  introversion is to extroversion

Question 11

Which are estrogen-related symptoms of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor respiration and hot flashes 
B)  hot flashes and vaginal dryness 
C)  vaginal dryness and joint stiffness 
D)  joint stiffness and poor respiration 
A)  poor respiration and hot flashes 
B)  hot flashes and vaginal dryness 
C)  vaginal dryness and joint stiffness 
D)  joint stiffness and poor respiration

Question 12

How do experts differ from novices in terms of problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Novices are more curious. 
B)  Experts come to solutions faster. 
C)  Novices follow more rules. 
D)  Experts demonstrate less flexibility in thought. 
A)  Novices are more curious. 
B)  Experts come to solutions faster. 
C)  Novices follow more rules. 
D)  Experts demonstrate less flexibility in thought.

Question 13

In 2011, approximately what percentage of parents report having a male adult child still living at home?

Accepted Answer

A)  39% 
B)  48% 
C)  57% 
D)  63% 
A)  39% 
B)  48% 
C)  57% 
D)  63%

Question 14

How does a woman's employment status influence on her decision to become a caregiver for a parent?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no influence. 
B)  It has some influence. 
C)  It has a moderate influence. 
D)  It has a significant influence. 
A)  It has no influence. 
B)  It has some influence. 
C)  It has a moderate influence. 
D)  It has a significant influence.

Question 15

What are the "pieces of bread" on either side of the "sandwich generation?"

Accepted Answer

A)  job and family 
B)  generativity and stagnation 
C)  parents and children 
D)  stress and coping 
A)  job and family 
B)  generativity and stagnation 
C)  parents and children 
D)  stress and coping

Question 16

What is the greatest personality resource that enables an individual to avoid a midlife crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  encapsulation 
B)  Type A behaviour 
C)  introversion 
D)  ego resilience 
A)  encapsulation 
B)  Type A behaviour 
C)  introversion 
D)  ego resilience

Question 17

If there were a phrase that would describe Stacy, it would be "laid-back." She rarely gets frustrated or angry, she does not care about "climbing the corporate ladder," and she is satisfied "taking life as it comes." What is Stacy exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism 
B)  Type B behaviour 
C)  stagnation 
D)  Type A behaviour 
A)  neuroticism 
B)  Type B behaviour 
C)  stagnation 
D)  Type A behaviour

Question 18

Which of the following is a stress-related appraisal?

Accepted Answer

A)  a decision as to whether an event may be too much for you to handle 
B)  the emotion one feels after failing to deal with stress 
C)  using an effective stress-reducing strategy 
D)  losing your job 
A)  a decision as to whether an event may be too much for you to handle 
B)  the emotion one feels after failing to deal with stress 
C)  using an effective stress-reducing strategy 
D)  losing your job

Question 19

Forty-five-year-old Claire has just had her last menstruation. She is very excited because she really does not want to have any more children. What would a competent physician tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't worry, your childbearing days are now behind you." 
B)  "You will have to be careful for another month, because there is typically one final ovulation." 
C)  "You will probably experience low sex drive during this phase of your life." 
D)  "I told you a year ago when your cycle was occurring less than one time every three months that you could not become pregnant anymore." 
A)  "Don't worry, your childbearing days are now behind you." 
B)  "You will have to be careful for another month, because there is typically one final ovulation." 
C)  "You will probably experience low sex drive during this phase of your life." 
D)  "I told you a year ago when your cycle was occurring less than one time every three months that you could not become pregnant anymore."

Question 20

Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tina, who has complete control over her job 
B)  Lorna, who has moderate control over her job 
C)  Katrina, who has some control over her job 
D)  Diana, who has no control over her job 
A)  Tina, who has complete control over her job 
B)  Lorna, who has moderate control over her job 
C)  Katrina, who has some control over her job 
D)  Diana, who has no control over her job

Which of the following can stress directly result in?

Costa and McCrae's model of personality includes dimensions like conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. What is this model commonly referred to?

Joy reads a note on her desk which says, "Joy, come to my office immediately. Signed, The Boss." Joy immediately interprets this message as a threat to her job and her livelihood, and is not sure she can deal with it. What does Joy's interpretation exemplify?

According to Erik Erikson, what does the psychosocial crisis of midlife involve?

Max exercises regularly. How is he most likely to differ from those who do not exercise?

What is the most effective parenting method for ensuring that a child's transition from child to young adulthood is as smooth as possible?

What appears to be the main reason why an individual's Type A or Type B behavioural pattern influences his or her recovery rate following a heart attack?

How is a caregiver's financial status impacted by the decision to become a caregiver for a parent while he/she is still raising a child?

Which condition is best characterized as a "wear-and-tear" disease?

Which of the following phrases would best complete the following analogy, "Type A is to Type B as?"

Which are estrogen-related symptoms of menopause?

How do experts differ from novices in terms of problem solving?

In 2011, approximately what percentage of parents report having a male adult child still living at home?

How does a woman's employment status influence on her decision to become a caregiver for a parent?

What are the "pieces of bread" on either side of the "sandwich generation?"

What is the greatest personality resource that enables an individual to avoid a midlife crisis?

If there were a phrase that would describe Stacy, it would be "laid-back." She rarely gets frustrated or angry, she does not care about "climbing the corporate ladder," and she is satisfied "taking life as it comes." What is Stacy exhibiting?

Which of the following is a stress-related appraisal?

Forty-five-year-old Claire has just had her last menstruation. She is very excited because she really does not want to have any more children. What would a competent physician tell her?

Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress?

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Exam 14: Making It in Midlife

Which of the following can stress directly result in?

Costa and McCrae's model of personality includes dimensions like conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. What is this model commonly referred to?

Joy reads a note on her desk which says, "Joy, come to my office immediately. Signed, The Boss." Joy immediately interprets this message as a threat to her job and her livelihood, and is not sure she can deal with it. What does Joy's interpretation exemplify?

According to Erik Erikson, what does the psychosocial crisis of midlife involve?

Max exercises regularly. How is he most likely to differ from those who do not exercise?

What is the most effective parenting method for ensuring that a child's transition from child to young adulthood is as smooth as possible?

What appears to be the main reason why an individual's Type A or Type B behavioural pattern influences his or her recovery rate following a heart attack?

How is a caregiver's financial status impacted by the decision to become a caregiver for a parent while he/she is still raising a child?

Which condition is best characterized as a "wear-and-tear" disease?

Which of the following phrases would best complete the following analogy, "Type A is to Type B as?"

Which are estrogen-related symptoms of menopause?

How do experts differ from novices in terms of problem solving?

In 2011, approximately what percentage of parents report having a male adult child still living at home?

How does a woman's employment status influence on her decision to become a caregiver for a parent?

What are the "pieces of bread" on either side of the "sandwich generation?"

What is the greatest personality resource that enables an individual to avoid a midlife crisis?

If there were a phrase that would describe Stacy, it would be "laid-back." She rarely gets frustrated or angry, she does not care about "climbing the corporate ladder," and she is satisfied "taking life as it comes." What is Stacy exhibiting?

Which of the following is a stress-related appraisal?

Forty-five-year-old Claire has just had her last menstruation. She is very excited because she really does not want to have any more children. What would a competent physician tell her?

Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations

Tools for Exploring the World

Entering the Social World

Growing and Learning in the Preschool Years

Interacting and the Work of Play

Off to School

Expanding Social Horizons

Rites of Passage

Moving into the Adult Social World

Becoming an Adult

Being with Others

Work and Leisure

The Personal Context of Later Life

Social Aspects of Later Life

The Final Passage

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