Question 1

Hearing loss in middle age is

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A)  greater for women than men. 
B)  usually sudden. 
C)  most noticeable in the upper frequencies. 
D)  most noticeable in the lower frequencies. 
A)  greater for women than men. 
B)  usually sudden. 
C)  most noticeable in the upper frequencies. 
D)  most noticeable in the lower frequencies.

Question 2

According to your text,specialized knowledge is a form of

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A)  fluid intelligence. 
B)  crystallized intelligence. 
C)  naturalistic intelligence. 
D)  practical intelligence. 
A)  fluid intelligence. 
B)  crystallized intelligence. 
C)  naturalistic intelligence. 
D)  practical intelligence.

Question 3

The Seattle study found that declines in cognitive ability generally occur

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A)  during middle adulthood. 
B)  beginning in early adulthood. 
C)  very late in life. 
D)  after 50. 
A)  during middle adulthood. 
B)  beginning in early adulthood. 
C)  very late in life. 
D)  after 50.

Question 4

William is 47 years old and suffers from hypertension.What other health problem is William at risk for as a consequence of his hypertension?

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A)  Heart disease 
B)  Kidney disease 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Rheumatism 
A)  Heart disease 
B)  Kidney disease 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Rheumatism

Question 5

In middle age,African Americans are more likely than white Americans to die of

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A)  strokes. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  cancer. 
D)  All of these 
A)  strokes. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  cancer. 
D)  All of these

Question 6

Describe the brain at midlife and how changes in the brain make tip-of-the-tongue experiences more likely.

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At midlife, the brain undergoes several

Question 7

The baby boomers are a part of what life stage today?

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A)  Early adulthood 
B)  Middle adulthood 
C)  Later adulthood 
D)  Older adulthood 
A)  Early adulthood 
B)  Middle adulthood 
C)  Later adulthood 
D)  Older adulthood

Question 8

Women who want to reduce the risk for breast cancer should do all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  moderately exercise. 
B)  eat low-fat foods. 
C)  have children later in life. 
D)  eat high-fiber foods. 
A)  moderately exercise. 
B)  eat low-fat foods. 
C)  have children later in life. 
D)  eat high-fiber foods.

Question 9

What are the potential effects on women who have undergone hormone therapy (HT)?

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A)  Prevention of bone loss 
B)  Reduction of hip and other bone fractures 
C)  Increase in heart attacks 
D)  All of these 
A)  Prevention of bone loss 
B)  Reduction of hip and other bone fractures 
C)  Increase in heart attacks 
D)  All of these

Question 10

According to research on creativity,what aspect of work typically increases as productivity decreases?

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A)  Quality 
B)  Quantity 
C)  Uniqueness 
D)  Volume 
A)  Quality 
B)  Quantity 
C)  Uniqueness 
D)  Volume

Question 11

Doug was given a test that consisted of questions of vocabulary,general information,and responses to social situations.The researcher was assessing Doug's _____ intelligence.

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A)  fluid 
B)  crystallized 
C)  emotional 
D)  spatial 
A)  fluid 
B)  crystallized 
C)  emotional 
D)  spatial

Question 12

Rick just left his company of 25 years to go to work for a competitor.Rick's change in jobs reflects which aspect of the work-retirement relationship?

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A)  Phased retirement 
B)  Bridge employment 
C)  Permanent employment 
D)  Hesitant retirement 
A)  Phased retirement 
B)  Bridge employment 
C)  Permanent employment 
D)  Hesitant retirement

Question 13

Who is more likely to go to the doctor?

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A)  Man 
B)  Either man or woman 
C)  Woman 
D)  Neither 
A)  Man 
B)  Either man or woman 
C)  Woman 
D)  Neither

Question 14

Penelope is 42 years old.According to findings from the MIDUS study,we would expect that she

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A)  has begun to suffer serious cognitive declines. 
B)  is in better physical shape than she was in her twenties. 
C)  is in good emotional shape. 
D)  is rather pessimistic most of the time. 
A)  has begun to suffer serious cognitive declines. 
B)  is in better physical shape than she was in her twenties. 
C)  is in good emotional shape. 
D)  is rather pessimistic most of the time.

Question 15

What are the health issues that middle-age adults should be aware of? List two steps they can take at this time in their lives to ensure a longer and healthier future.

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As middle-age adults, there are several

Question 16

Which is NOT a reason an adult in midlife returns to college?

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A)  To improve their work skills 
B)  To enhance self-esteem 
C)  To relive their youth 
D)  To adapt to a changing world 
A)  To improve their work skills 
B)  To enhance self-esteem 
C)  To relive their youth 
D)  To adapt to a changing world

Question 17

Chronically high blood pressure is called

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A)  tension. 
B)  hypotension. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  None of these 
A)  tension. 
B)  hypotension. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  None of these

Question 18

Define osteoporosis and provide three recommendations offered by doctors to reduce bone loss.

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Osteoporosis is a condition characterize

Question 19

Decreased sexual activity in middle age may be due to all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  men's fear of erectile dysfunction. 
B)  thickening of women's vaginal tissue. 
C)  too much food or alcohol. 
D)  monotony in the relationship. 
A)  men's fear of erectile dysfunction. 
B)  thickening of women's vaginal tissue. 
C)  too much food or alcohol. 
D)  monotony in the relationship.

Question 20

Shondra's menstrual periods have been irregular for the last several months.Sometimes there have been only two weeks between periods,and sometimes she will experience a 50-day cycle.She also now has less bleeding than when she was younger.According to the text,those changes are due to

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A)  the end of menopause. 
B)  a decrease in estrogen levels. 
C)  an increase in estrogen levels. 
D)  a decrease in vaginal thickness. 
A)  the end of menopause. 
B)  a decrease in estrogen levels. 
C)  an increase in estrogen levels. 
D)  a decrease in vaginal thickness.

Hearing loss in middle age is

According to your text,specialized knowledge is a form of

The Seattle study found that declines in cognitive ability generally occur

William is 47 years old and suffers from hypertension.What other health problem is William at risk for as a consequence of his hypertension?

In middle age,African Americans are more likely than white Americans to die of

Describe the brain at midlife and how changes in the brain make tip-of-the-tongue experiences more likely.

The baby boomers are a part of what life stage today?

Women who want to reduce the risk for breast cancer should do all of the following EXCEPT

What are the potential effects on women who have undergone hormone therapy (HT)?

According to research on creativity,what aspect of work typically increases as productivity decreases?

Doug was given a test that consisted of questions of vocabulary,general information,and responses to social situations.The researcher was assessing Doug's _____ intelligence.

Rick just left his company of 25 years to go to work for a competitor.Rick's change in jobs reflects which aspect of the work-retirement relationship?

Who is more likely to go to the doctor?

Penelope is 42 years old.According to findings from the MIDUS study,we would expect that she

What are the health issues that middle-age adults should be aware of? List two steps they can take at this time in their lives to ensure a longer and healthier future.

Which is NOT a reason an adult in midlife returns to college?

Chronically high blood pressure is called

Define osteoporosis and provide three recommendations offered by doctors to reduce bone loss.

Decreased sexual activity in middle age may be due to all of the following EXCEPT

Shondra's menstrual periods have been irregular for the last several months.Sometimes there have been only two weeks between periods,and sometimes she will experience a 50-day cycle.She also now has less bleeding than when she was younger.According to the text,those changes are due to

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Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Hearing loss in middle age is

According to your text,specialized knowledge is a form of

The Seattle study found that declines in cognitive ability generally occur

William is 47 years old and suffers from hypertension.What other health problem is William at risk for as a consequence of his hypertension?

In middle age,African Americans are more likely than white Americans to die of

Describe the brain at midlife and how changes in the brain make tip-of-the-tongue experiences more likely.

The baby boomers are a part of what life stage today?

Women who want to reduce the risk for breast cancer should do all of the following EXCEPT

What are the potential effects on women who have undergone hormone therapy (HT)?

According to research on creativity,what aspect of work typically increases as productivity decreases?

Doug was given a test that consisted of questions of vocabulary,general information,and responses to social situations.The researcher was assessing Doug's _____ intelligence.

Rick just left his company of 25 years to go to work for a competitor.Rick's change in jobs reflects which aspect of the work-retirement relationship?

Who is more likely to go to the doctor?

Penelope is 42 years old.According to findings from the MIDUS study,we would expect that she

What are the health issues that middle-age adults should be aware of? List two steps they can take at this time in their lives to ensure a longer and healthier future.

Which is NOT a reason an adult in midlife returns to college?

Chronically high blood pressure is called

Define osteoporosis and provide three recommendations offered by doctors to reduce bone loss.

Decreased sexual activity in middle age may be due to all of the following EXCEPT

Shondra's menstrual periods have been irregular for the last several months.Sometimes there have been only two weeks between periods,and sometimes she will experience a 50-day cycle.She also now has less bleeding than when she was younger.According to the text,those changes are due to

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Dealing With Death and Bereavement

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