Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

The female climacteric begins the transition from being able to bear children to being unable to do so.

Men seem to be more prone to a decline in height due to the risk of osteoporosis.

When information in memory is rehearsed and stored on a relatively permanent basis,it is called

Menopause by itself does not produce psychological symptoms.

Briefly explain the benefits of regular moderate exercise in middle age in relation to psychological benefits.

Behavior characterized by noncompetitiveness,patience,and a lack of aggression is called

Even though it can be detected early,there is no treatment for glaucoma.

The acquisition of skill or knowledge in a particular area is called

Sixty-six percent of people diagnosed with cancer are still alive 5 years later.

For men,the period of physical and psychological change in the reproductive system is referred to as

Which of the following is a common symptom of menopause?

Briefly explain the benefits of regular moderate exercise in middle age in relation to muscles.

Osteoporosis is brought about due to a lack of protein in a person's diet.

Menopause is the cessation of menstruation.

Lifestyle choices play a critical role in reducing body fat during middle adulthood.

At what age does the "settling" process generally begin with regard to height?

There has historically been a pattern of gender discrimination by the traditionally male-dominated research community.

Short-term memory stores information for several minutes.

Short-term memory is also referred to as working memory.

Which of the following groups is particularly susceptible to glaucoma?