Question 1

A kind of (adult)intelligence that consists of one's ability to reason abstractly.

Accepted Answer

fluid intelligence

Question 2

Stress weakens the ability of the immune system to fight disease.This effect can start to cause serious health concerns by the time we reach ________.

Accepted Answer

A) early adulthood 
B) middle age 
C) retirement age 
D) old age 
A) early adulthood 
B) middle age 
C) retirement age 
D) old age B

Question 3

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. B

Question 4

Manuel has just reached middle age as defined by the text.This means he is at least __________ years old.

Accepted Answer

A) 35 
B) 40 
C) 45 
D) 50 
A) 35 
B) 40 
C) 45 
D) 50

Question 5

Which of the following is most likely to cause difficulty for a middle-aged adult without glasses?

Accepted Answer

A) reading a newspaper 
B) watching TV 
C) reading an eye chart 20 feet away 
D) reading a road sign during the day 
A) reading a newspaper 
B) watching TV 
C) reading an eye chart 20 feet away 
D) reading a road sign during the day

Question 6

Mattie is in middle adulthood and can expect all of the following changes to her cardiovascular system,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) after menopause,her blood pressure will sharply rise. 
B) deposits will line her blood vessels. 
C) the level of cholesterol in her blood will increase. 
D) shortness of breath will occur more frequently. 
A) after menopause,her blood pressure will sharply rise. 
B) deposits will line her blood vessels. 
C) the level of cholesterol in her blood will increase. 
D) shortness of breath will occur more frequently.

Question 7

An adult in middle age will do most poorly on which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) adding columns of numbers 
B) completing a crossword puzzle 
C) hitting the brakes when the light turns red 
D) lifting a box that weighs 20 pounds 
A) adding columns of numbers 
B) completing a crossword puzzle 
C) hitting the brakes when the light turns red 
D) lifting a box that weighs 20 pounds

Question 8

Michelle is upset because she believes her memory has been getting worse since she entered middle age.She finds it harder to remember a grocery list or telephone number,although she does not have difficulty with information she uses often,such as her address or Social Security number.Which of the following is probably TRUE about Michelle?

Accepted Answer

A) Michelle is showing signs of premature memory failure. 
B) Michelle is typical of middle-aged people in her ability to remember information. 
C) Michelle is better at remembering information than the majority of middle-aged people. 
D) Michelle is typical in her memory for frequently used information but is worse than average in her memory for lists. 
A) Michelle is showing signs of premature memory failure. 
B) Michelle is typical of middle-aged people in her ability to remember information. 
C) Michelle is better at remembering information than the majority of middle-aged people. 
D) Michelle is typical in her memory for frequently used information but is worse than average in her memory for lists.

Question 9

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) It is necessary to have glasses that focus on multiple distances. 
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) It is necessary to have glasses that focus on multiple distances.

Question 10

In general,why are 40-year-olds better problem-solvers than 20-year-olds?

Accepted Answer

A) they have better methods to improve their memory 
B) they have more experience 
C) they are more patient 
D) they have better insight 
A) they have better methods to improve their memory 
B) they have more experience 
C) they are more patient 
D) they have better insight

Question 11

The developmental period that begins at approximately 40 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The developmental period that begins at approximately...

Question 12

Distinguish between crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence,and explain how they change in middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence is an individu

Question 13

The average adult in middle adulthood __________ height and __________ weight.

Accepted Answer

A) loses;loses 
B) loses;gains 
C) gains;gains 
D) gains;loses 
A) loses;loses 
B) loses;gains 
C) gains;gains 
D) gains;loses

Question 14

Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause.

Accepted Answer

Estrogen production declines,creating un

Question 15

What is the hormonal change that is associated with male menopause?

Accepted Answer

A) increase in testosterone 
B) decrease in testosterone 
C) increase in androgen 
D) decrease in androgen 
A) increase in testosterone 
B) decrease in testosterone 
C) increase in androgen 
D) decrease in androgen

Question 16

More than for previous generations,the baby boom generation in the United States places ___________ maintaining a youthful physical appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) very little emphasis on 
B) great emphasis on 
C) no emphasis on aging gracefully and 
D) too much emphasis on 
A) very little emphasis on 
B) great emphasis on 
C) no emphasis on aging gracefully and 
D) too much emphasis on

Question 17

The term __________ is given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis 
B) sarcopenia 
C) osteoporosis 
D) muscular dystrophy 
A) arthritis 
B) sarcopenia 
C) osteoporosis 
D) muscular dystrophy

Question 18

One reason that leisure is important in middle adulthood is that:

Accepted Answer

A) it prepares middle-aged adults for retirement. 
B) adults in midlife enjoy diversion more than people do at other life stages. 
C) other experiences have become relatively less meaningful and important to most people. 
D) leisure has a major impact on career advancement. 
A) it prepares middle-aged adults for retirement. 
B) adults in midlife enjoy diversion more than people do at other life stages. 
C) other experiences have become relatively less meaningful and important to most people. 
D) leisure has a major impact on career advancement.

Question 19

In middle age,the role of work __________ in people's lives.

Accepted Answer

A) is downplayed 
B) is very central 
C) lessens 
D) is of moderate importance 
A) is downplayed 
B) is very central 
C) lessens 
D) is of moderate importance

Question 20

A man in his mid-40s is most likely to notice:

Accepted Answer

A) increased strength in his upper arms. 
B) sensitivity to high-pitched sounds. 
C) joint stiffness. 
D) decreased bladder control. 
A) increased strength in his upper arms. 
B) sensitivity to high-pitched sounds. 
C) joint stiffness. 
D) decreased bladder control.

A kind of (adult)intelligence that consists of one's ability to reason abstractly.

Stress weakens the ability of the immune system to fight disease.This effect can start to cause serious health concerns by the time we reach ________.

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

Manuel has just reached middle age as defined by the text.This means he is at least __________ years old.

Which of the following is most likely to cause difficulty for a middle-aged adult without glasses?

Mattie is in middle adulthood and can expect all of the following changes to her cardiovascular system,EXCEPT:

An adult in middle age will do most poorly on which of the following tasks?

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

In general,why are 40-year-olds better problem-solvers than 20-year-olds?

The developmental period that begins at approximately 40 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Distinguish between crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence,and explain how they change in middle adulthood.

The average adult in middle adulthood height and weight.

Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause.

What is the hormonal change that is associated with male menopause?

More than for previous generations,the baby boom generation in the United States places ___________ maintaining a youthful physical appearance.

The term __________ is given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

One reason that leisure is important in middle adulthood is that:

In middle age,the role of work __________ in people's lives.

A man in his mid-40s is most likely to notice:

Introduction-Exam

Biological Beginnings

Physical and 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 and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

A kind of (adult)intelligence that consists of one's ability to reason abstractly.

Stress weakens the ability of the immune system to fight disease.This effect can start to cause serious health concerns by the time we reach ________.

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

Manuel has just reached middle age as defined by the text.This means he is at least __________ years old.

Which of the following is most likely to cause difficulty for a middle-aged adult without glasses?

Mattie is in middle adulthood and can expect all of the following changes to her cardiovascular system,EXCEPT:

An adult in middle age will do most poorly on which of the following tasks?

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

In general,why are 40-year-olds better problem-solvers than 20-year-olds?

The developmental period that begins at approximately 40 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Distinguish between crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence,and explain how they change in middle adulthood.

The average adult in middle adulthood __________ height and __________ weight.

Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause.

What is the hormonal change that is associated with male menopause?

More than for previous generations,the baby boom generation in the United States places ___________ maintaining a youthful physical appearance.

The term __________ is given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

One reason that leisure is important in middle adulthood is that:

In middle age,the role of work __________ in people's lives.

A man in his mid-40s is most likely to notice:

Introduction-Exam

Biological Beginnings

Physical and 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 and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

The average adult in middle adulthood height and weight.