Question 1

The main cause of death in middle adulthood in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  infectious disease. 
B)  accidents. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  smoking-related illnesses. 
A)  infectious disease. 
B)  accidents. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  smoking-related illnesses.

Question 2

Which group has a stronger interest in religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  men 
B)  women 
C)  Protestants 
D)  Catholics 
A)  men 
B)  women 
C)  Protestants 
D)  Catholics

Question 3

In 1933,this theorist referred to midlife as "the afternoon of life."

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1933,this theorist referred to midlife as...

Question 4

Disorders that are characterized by slow onset and long duration.They are rare in early adulthood,they increase during middle adulthood,and they become common in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Disorders that are characterized by slow onset...

Question 5

What percentage of Americans consider themselves to be religious?

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  55 
C)  70 
D)  95 
A)  35 
B)  55 
C)  70 
D)  95

Question 6

As they proceed through middle age,Tony and Martha are not having sexual relations quite as often as they did when they were younger.From what we know about sexual development in middle age,we can expect that this is because Tony and Martha:

Accepted Answer

A)  have less time for and interest in sex. 
B)  are not as healthy as they once were. 
C)  do not find each other as attractive as before. 
D)  have reduced sexual drives as a result of hormonal changes. 
A)  have less time for and interest in sex. 
B)  are not as healthy as they once were. 
C)  do not find each other as attractive as before. 
D)  have reduced sexual drives as a result of hormonal changes.

Question 7

When Janet goes to her doctor to discuss ways to cope with discomfort during menopause,her doctor MOST likely will advise:

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotics. 
B)  amphetamines. 
C)  estrogen reduction. 
D)  hormone replacement therapy. 
A)  antibiotics. 
B)  amphetamines. 
C)  estrogen reduction. 
D)  hormone replacement therapy.

Question 8

When it comes to treating male and female menopause,hormone treatments are:

Accepted Answer

A)  about equally effective for both sexes. 
B)  more effective for women than for men. 
C)  more effective for men than for women. 
D)  effective for men younger than 50 years and women older than 50. 
A)  about equally effective for both sexes. 
B)  more effective for women than for men. 
C)  more effective for men than for women. 
D)  effective for men younger than 50 years and women older than 50.

Question 9

Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause.

Accepted Answer

Estrogen production declines,creating un

Question 10

During middle age,the visual system begins to change.Which of the following is NOT one of those changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accommodation ability of the eye diminishes. 
B)  The size of the retinal blind spot diminishes. 
C)  More illumination is required for visual work. 
D)  The blood supply to the retina is reduced. 
A)  Accommodation ability of the eye diminishes. 
B)  The size of the retinal blind spot diminishes. 
C)  More illumination is required for visual work. 
D)  The blood supply to the retina is reduced.

Question 11

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of:

Accepted Answer

A)  peak performance for vocabulary. 
B)  great decline for inductive reasoning. 
C)  moderate decline for spatial abilities. 
D)  increased mathematical abilities. 
A)  peak performance for vocabulary. 
B)  great decline for inductive reasoning. 
C)  moderate decline for spatial abilities. 
D)  increased mathematical abilities.

Question 12

Which of the following skills is NOT adaptive in middle age?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining a healthy lifestyle 
B)  coping effectively with stress 
C)  keeping anger toned down 
D)  using leisure sparingly 
A)  maintaining a healthy lifestyle 
B)  coping effectively with stress 
C)  keeping anger toned down 
D)  using leisure sparingly

Question 13

Middle-aged adults tend to focus more on assessment of __________ than young adults do.

Accepted Answer

A)  how much time remains in life 
B)  time spent in different contexts of life 
C)  how much time is available for enjoyment 
D)  how much time is spent in intimate relationships 
A)  how much time remains in life 
B)  time spent in different contexts of life 
C)  how much time is available for enjoyment 
D)  how much time is spent in intimate relationships

Question 14

What was the average life expectancy in 1900?

Accepted Answer

A)  37 years 
B)  42 years 
C)  47 years 
D)  52 years 
A)  37 years 
B)  42 years 
C)  47 years 
D)  52 years

Question 15

Laura is in her 40s.Which of the following of her abilities will decline in the next 10 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  numerical abilities 
C)  spatial orientation 
D)  verbal abilities 
A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  numerical abilities 
C)  spatial orientation 
D)  verbal abilities

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  They spend more time in REM sleep. 
B)  They sleep about 30 to 45 minutes less each night. 
C)  They take more frequent naps during the day. 
D)  They spend less time in deep sleep. 
A)  They spend more time in REM sleep. 
B)  They sleep about 30 to 45 minutes less each night. 
C)  They take more frequent naps during the day. 
D)  They spend less time in deep sleep.

Question 17

Recent evidence indicates that the influence of religion during middle adulthood:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases for women but decreases for men. 
B)  varies from person to person. 
C)  generally declines for most people. 
D)  becomes more spiritual and less denominational. 
A)  increases for women but decreases for men. 
B)  varies from person to person. 
C)  generally declines for most people. 
D)  becomes more spiritual and less denominational.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason that leisure may be an especially important aspect of middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  inevitability of death 
B)  life change 
C)  opportunity 
D)  availability of money 
A)  inevitability of death 
B)  life change 
C)  opportunity 
D)  availability of money

Question 19

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding middle-aged people's appearances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facial wrinkles and gray hair are among the signs of aging that appear in the forties or fifties. 
B)  Middle-aged people focus less on facial attractiveness than do older or younger people. 
C)  Middle-aged people are more likely to perceive the signs of aging as having a negative effect on their physical appearance. 
D)  Middle-aged people will often dye their hair,take heavy doses of vitamins,and participate in exercise programs to sustain a youthful appearance. 
A)  Facial wrinkles and gray hair are among the signs of aging that appear in the forties or fifties. 
B)  Middle-aged people focus less on facial attractiveness than do older or younger people. 
C)  Middle-aged people are more likely to perceive the signs of aging as having a negative effect on their physical appearance. 
D)  Middle-aged people will often dye their hair,take heavy doses of vitamins,and participate in exercise programs to sustain a youthful appearance.

Question 20

In addition to Viagra,there are two more recent drugs to help with erectile dysfunction.These drugs,which are reported to have fewer side effects,are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rogaine and Prozac. 
B)  Levitra and Cialis. 
C)  oxycodone and Prozac. 
D)  naproxen and OxyContin. 
A)  Rogaine and Prozac. 
B)  Levitra and Cialis. 
C)  oxycodone and Prozac. 
D)  naproxen and OxyContin.

The main cause of death in middle adulthood in the United States is:

Which group has a stronger interest in religion?

In 1933,this theorist referred to midlife as "the afternoon of life."

Disorders that are characterized by slow onset and long duration.They are rare in early adulthood,they increase during middle adulthood,and they become common in late adulthood.

What percentage of Americans consider themselves to be religious?

As they proceed through middle age,Tony and Martha are not having sexual relations quite as often as they did when they were younger.From what we know about sexual development in middle age,we can expect that this is because Tony and Martha:

When Janet goes to her doctor to discuss ways to cope with discomfort during menopause,her doctor MOST likely will advise:

When it comes to treating male and female menopause,hormone treatments are:

Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause.

During middle age,the visual system begins to change.Which of the following is NOT one of those changes?

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of:

Which of the following skills is NOT adaptive in middle age?

Middle-aged adults tend to focus more on assessment of __________ than young adults do.

What was the average life expectancy in 1900?

Laura is in her 40s.Which of the following of her abilities will decline in the next 10 years?

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

Recent evidence indicates that the influence of religion during middle adulthood:

Which of the following is NOT a reason that leisure may be an especially important aspect of middle adulthood?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding middle-aged people's appearances?

In addition to Viagra,there are two more recent drugs to help with erectile dysfunction.These drugs,which are reported to have fewer side effects,are:

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters

Exam 13: Moral Development

The main cause of death in middle adulthood in the United States is:

Which group has a stronger interest in religion?

In 1933,this theorist referred to midlife as "the afternoon of life."

Disorders that are characterized by slow onset and long duration.They are rare in early adulthood,they increase during middle adulthood,and they become common in late adulthood.

What percentage of Americans consider themselves to be religious?

As they proceed through middle age,Tony and Martha are not having sexual relations quite as often as they did when they were younger.From what we know about sexual development in middle age,we can expect that this is because Tony and Martha:

When Janet goes to her doctor to discuss ways to cope with discomfort during menopause,her doctor MOST likely will advise:

When it comes to treating male and female menopause,hormone treatments are:

Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause.

During middle age,the visual system begins to change.Which of the following is NOT one of those changes?

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of:

Which of the following skills is NOT adaptive in middle age?

Middle-aged adults tend to focus more on assessment of __________ than young adults do.

What was the average life expectancy in 1900?

Laura is in her 40s.Which of the following of her abilities will decline in the next 10 years?

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

Recent evidence indicates that the influence of religion during middle adulthood:

Which of the following is NOT a reason that leisure may be an especially important aspect of middle adulthood?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding middle-aged people's appearances?

In addition to Viagra,there are two more recent drugs to help with erectile dysfunction.These drugs,which are reported to have fewer side effects,are:

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters