Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

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Identify a possible reason for the changes in fluid and crystallized intelligence of different age groups in John Horn's cross-sectional study.

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_____ refers to the ability to recognize and understand patterns and relationships in a problem and use this understanding to solve other instances of the problem.

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What is the MOST common change in sleep patterns of adults during middle age?

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According to cognitive aging expert Denise Park, the slowdown in learning new information has been linked to changes in:

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The mental "workbench" in the mind where individuals manipulate information and solve problems.

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HDL is often referred to as _____ cholesterol.

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_____ refers to ability to understand ideas expressed in words.

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Which of the following statements about the changes in bone mass and density is true?

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_____ refers to the ability to encode and recall meaningful language units, such as a list of words.

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Treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs, such as:

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Which of the following is at fault in many erectile problems in middle-aged men?

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Which of the following strategies would be MOST helpful in improving memory in middle age?

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Which of the following is true about the Seattle Longitudinal Study?

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Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause. What are things one can do to alleviate these symptoms?

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Sensitivity to _____ sounds usually declines first among _____.

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Which of the following is one of the outcomes of the restructuring, downsizing, and outsourcing resulting from globalization?

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According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study of individuals aged 25 to 95, which of the following abilities showed the LEAST decline?

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The ability to focus and maintain an image on the retina is referred to as _____ of the eye.

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This theorist initiated the Seattle Longitudinal Study that involves extensive evaluations of intellectual abilities in the adult years.

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A man in his mid-forties is MOST likely to notice:

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