Question 1

Identify the term given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the term given to age-related loss...

Question 2

Which of the following is a consistent finding regarding age identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  As adults become older their age identity is younger than their chronological age. 
B)  Most adults feel that their age identity is five years more than their chronological age. 
C)  The age identity of adults is directly proportional to their chronological age. 
D)  Most adults feel that their age identity is much older than their chronological age. 
A)  As adults become older their age identity is younger than their chronological age. 
B)  Most adults feel that their age identity is five years more than their chronological age. 
C)  The age identity of adults is directly proportional to their chronological age. 
D)  Most adults feel that their age identity is much older than their chronological age.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that could be related to erectile problems in middle-aged men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Excessive sexual activity 
D)  Elevated cholesterol levels 
A)  Smoking 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Excessive sexual activity 
D)  Elevated cholesterol levels

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a fatal chronic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varicose veins 
B)  Bursitis 
C)  Arthritis 
D)  Cardiovascular disease 
A)  Varicose veins 
B)  Bursitis 
C)  Arthritis 
D)  Cardiovascular disease

Question 5

In a Canadian study of 40- to 64-year-olds conducted by Wright in 2006,only _____ percent reported that their sexual life was less satisfying than it had been when they were in their twenties.

Accepted Answer

A)  70 
B)  50 
C)  40 
D)  30 
A)  70 
B)  50 
C)  40 
D)  30

Question 6

The gradual decline in men's testosterone levels in middle age can reduce their _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lung capacity 
B)  sexual drive 
C)  infertility 
D)  thyroid levels 
A)  lung capacity 
B)  sexual drive 
C)  infertility 
D)  thyroid levels

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

In menopause,production of estrogen by t

Question 8

Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs believe that a meaningful life can be understood in terms of four main needs.Which of the following is NOT one of those needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need for shelter 
B)  The need for purpose 
C)  The need for values 
D)  The need for self-worth 
A)  The need for shelter 
B)  The need for purpose 
C)  The need for values 
D)  The need for self-worth

Question 9

Drawing on beliefs,values,and goals to change the meaning of a stressful situation is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  problem-focused coping. 
C)  meaning-making coping. 
D)  proactive coping. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  problem-focused coping. 
C)  meaning-making coping. 
D)  proactive coping.

Question 10

Which of the following is a sign of aging for the average adult in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in height 
B)  Decrease in weight 
C)  Brittle fingernails 
D)  Loss of memory 
A)  Increase in height 
B)  Decrease in weight 
C)  Brittle fingernails 
D)  Loss of memory

Question 11

Which of the following is most typical of the vision-related issues faced by middle-aged individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulty viewing moving objects 
B)  Difficulty viewing objects on the background 
C)  Difficulty viewing close objects 
D)  Difficulty viewing complicated patterns 
A)  Difficulty viewing moving objects 
B)  Difficulty viewing objects on the background 
C)  Difficulty viewing close objects 
D)  Difficulty viewing complicated patterns

Question 12

_____ refers to the ability to understand ideas expressed in words.

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal comprehension 
B)  Verbal memory 
C)  Implicit memory 
D)  Spatial orientation 
A)  Verbal comprehension 
B)  Verbal memory 
C)  Implicit memory 
D)  Spatial orientation

Question 13

Which of the following are the most common chronic disorders for men during middle age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer,heart disease,and stroke 
B)  Arthritis,bursitis,and varicose veins 
C)  Hearing and vision impairments 
D)  Sinus and respiratory problems 
A)  Cancer,heart disease,and stroke 
B)  Arthritis,bursitis,and varicose veins 
C)  Hearing and vision impairments 
D)  Sinus and respiratory problems

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle integrity 
B)  focal power 
C)  visual acuity 
D)  accommodation 
A)  muscle integrity 
B)  focal power 
C)  visual acuity 
D)  accommodation

Question 15

Fluid intelligence is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reason abstractly. 
B)  recall information. 
C)  accumulate information. 
D)  accumulate verbal skills. 
A)  reason abstractly. 
B)  recall information. 
C)  accumulate information. 
D)  accumulate verbal skills.

Question 16

List the physical changes that take place during middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Physical changes that take place during

Question 17

Identify the term that refers to the mental "workbench" where individuals manipulate information and solve problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the term that refers to the...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid using vivid imagery to keep from becoming distracted. 
B)  Use a recall rather than recognition strategy whenever possible. 
C)  Use an organization strategy to categorize information to be remembered. 
D)  Avoid using the information to be remembered so that it does not become confused with other information. 
A)  Avoid using vivid imagery to keep from becoming distracted. 
B)  Use a recall rather than recognition strategy whenever possible. 
C)  Use an organization strategy to categorize information to be remembered. 
D)  Avoid using the information to be remembered so that it does not become confused with other information.

Question 19

The type of white blood cell that is more likely to be present in low-stress circumstances are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma cells 
B)  NK cells 
C)  lymphocytes 
D)  monocytes 
A)  plasma cells 
B)  NK cells 
C)  lymphocytes 
D)  monocytes

Question 20

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who _____ reduced their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  maintained a high blood glucose level 
B)  were physically active 
C)  maintained a high LDL level 
D)  were physically inactive 
A)  maintained a high blood glucose level 
B)  were physically active 
C)  maintained a high LDL level 
D)  were physically inactive

Identify the term given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Which of the following is a consistent finding regarding age identity?

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that could be related to erectile problems in middle-aged men?

Which of the following is an example of a fatal chronic disorder?

In a Canadian study of 40- to 64-year-olds conducted by Wright in 2006,only _____ percent reported that their sexual life was less satisfying than it had been when they were in their twenties.

The gradual decline in men's testosterone levels in middle age can reduce their _____.

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

Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs believe that a meaningful life can be understood in terms of four main needs.Which of the following is NOT one of those needs?

Drawing on beliefs,values,and goals to change the meaning of a stressful situation is known as:

Which of the following is a sign of aging for the average adult in middle adulthood?

Which of the following is most typical of the vision-related issues faced by middle-aged individuals?

_____ refers to the ability to understand ideas expressed in words.

Which of the following are the most common chronic disorders for men during middle age?

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

Fluid intelligence is the ability to:

List the physical changes that take place during middle adulthood.

Identify the term that refers to the mental "workbench" where individuals manipulate information and solve problems.

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

The type of white blood cell that is more likely to be present in low-stress circumstances are _____.

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who _____ reduced their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

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Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Identify the term given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Which of the following is a consistent finding regarding age identity?

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that could be related to erectile problems in middle-aged men?

Which of the following is an example of a fatal chronic disorder?

In a Canadian study of 40- to 64-year-olds conducted by Wright in 2006,only _____ percent reported that their sexual life was less satisfying than it had been when they were in their twenties.

The gradual decline in men's testosterone levels in middle age can reduce their _____.

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

Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs believe that a meaningful life can be understood in terms of four main needs.Which of the following is NOT one of those needs?

Drawing on beliefs,values,and goals to change the meaning of a stressful situation is known as:

Which of the following is a sign of aging for the average adult in middle adulthood?

Which of the following is most typical of the vision-related issues faced by middle-aged individuals?

_____ refers to the ability to understand ideas expressed in words.

Which of the following are the most common chronic disorders for men during middle age?

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

Fluid intelligence is the ability to:

List the physical changes that take place during middle adulthood.

Identify the term that refers to the mental "workbench" where individuals manipulate information and solve problems.

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

The type of white blood cell that is more likely to be present in low-stress circumstances are _____.

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who _____ reduced their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death,Dying,and Grieving

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