Question 1

Adults who have a low sense of self-efficacy or a helpless attitude are more likely to become depressed or physically ill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Years of sickness added to life versus years of health due to a particular intervention are population measures associated with the

Accepted Answer

A)  Heath-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HAL
E) . 
B)  Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY). 
C)  Secondary-Aging Life Expectancy (SAL
E) . 
D)  Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY). 
A)  Heath-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HAL
E) . 
B)  Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY). 
C)  Secondary-Aging Life Expectancy (SAL
E) . 
D)  Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY). B

Question 3

What are the key features of the human immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the thymus gland and the bone marrow 
B)  the pancreas and the liver 
C)  neurotransmitters and hormones 
D)  fever, chills, and muscle aches 
A)  the thymus gland and the bone marrow 
B)  the pancreas and the liver 
C)  neurotransmitters and hormones 
D)  fever, chills, and muscle aches A

Question 4

More Canadian men than Canadian women 25 to 34 years of age hold bachelors and masters degrees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The skills and knowledge learned throughout the lifespan, such as being able to read, balance a chequebook, use a computer, or evaluate an experience, are known as crystallized intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding female reproduction patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of age. 
B)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of disease. 
C)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of genetically transmitted defects. 
D)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of early contraceptive use. 
A)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of age. 
B)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of disease. 
C)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of genetically transmitted defects. 
D)  Fertility problems in women are more often a by-product of early contraceptive use.

Question 7

Researchers have determined that in approximately half of intrafamily killings, the victim and/or the perpetrator had been

Accepted Answer

A)  using alcohol or drugs. 
B)  mentally ill. 
C)  a high school dropout. 
D)  experiencing high levels of stress. 
A)  using alcohol or drugs. 
B)  mentally ill. 
C)  a high school dropout. 
D)  experiencing high levels of stress.

Question 8

What statement is most true regarding the high rate of sexually transmitted infections among people in early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having multiple sexual partners is not a contributing factor. 
B)  Lack of access to medical services allows symptoms to go undetected. 
C)  Inadequate use of protection leads to the spread of STIs. 
D)  Today's treatments are so quick and effective, that exposure to STIs is no longer a major concern. 
A)  Having multiple sexual partners is not a contributing factor. 
B)  Lack of access to medical services allows symptoms to go undetected. 
C)  Inadequate use of protection leads to the spread of STIs. 
D)  Today's treatments are so quick and effective, that exposure to STIs is no longer a major concern.

Question 9

B cells decline most in number and efficiency as we age, making us more susceptible to internal threats like cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If the director of the counselling centre at your college wanted to develop a program to help students have better health by dealing with the stress in their lives, an important component of the program would be

Accepted Answer

A)  a support group. 
B)  training in moral reasoning. 
C)  information about health and fitness. 
D)  academic advisors. 
A)  a support group. 
B)  training in moral reasoning. 
C)  information about health and fitness. 
D)  academic advisors.

Question 11

Which statement best represents what we know about brain functioning and aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  New research has determined that the brain produces new neurons to replace those that die throughout the lifespan. 
B)  New animal research suggests that all cognitive decline related to aging can be eliminated by enriched environments and physical exercise. 
C)  As we age, the decline in grey matter density coupled with an end to white matter growth inevitably results in dementia. 
D)  New research has identified that the suspected brain degeneration associated with older adulthood is a myth. 
A)  New research has determined that the brain produces new neurons to replace those that die throughout the lifespan. 
B)  New animal research suggests that all cognitive decline related to aging can be eliminated by enriched environments and physical exercise. 
C)  As we age, the decline in grey matter density coupled with an end to white matter growth inevitably results in dementia. 
D)  New research has identified that the suspected brain degeneration associated with older adulthood is a myth.

Question 12

To truly measure the health status of a population, aggregate health indicators that measure quality of life must be assessed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the most common measure of overall aerobic fitness of the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  maximum oxygen uptake 
B)  T cell production 
C)  systolic pressure 
D)  blood pressure 
A)  maximum oxygen uptake 
B)  T cell production 
C)  systolic pressure 
D)  blood pressure

Question 14

Some parts of the brain produce new neurons to replace those that die, even in the brains of older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sexual assault with a weapon or resulting in bodily harm would be viewed as

Accepted Answer

A)  level 1. 
B)  level 2. 
C)  level 3. 
D)  level 4. 
A)  level 1. 
B)  level 2. 
C)  level 3. 
D)  level 4.

Question 16

Relativism, dialectical thought, and reflective judgment are thinking capacities associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  the formal operational stage. 
B)  postformal thought. 
C)  paradoxical thought. 
D)  contextual validity. 
A)  the formal operational stage. 
B)  postformal thought. 
C)  paradoxical thought. 
D)  contextual validity.

Question 17

Most sexual violence in Canada occurs within the context of social or romantic relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following groups is most likely to be a victim of abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  women 40 to 50 years of age 
B)  women 25 to 35 years of age 
C)  women older than 60 years of age 
D)  women 16 to 24 years of age 
A)  women 40 to 50 years of age 
B)  women 25 to 35 years of age 
C)  women older than 60 years of age 
D)  women 16 to 24 years of age

Question 19

The majority of deaths in 20- to 34-year-olds are caused by disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the results of the Alameda County Study of health habits, if you choose to ________, you will not affect your mortality.

Accepted Answer

A)  get regular sleep 
B)  snack 
C)  drink alcohol 
D)  exercise 
A)  get regular sleep 
B)  snack 
C)  drink alcohol 
D)  exercise

Adults who have a low sense of self-efficacy or a helpless attitude are more likely to become depressed or physically ill.

Years of sickness added to life versus years of health due to a particular intervention are population measures associated with the

What are the key features of the human immune system?

More Canadian men than Canadian women 25 to 34 years of age hold bachelors and masters degrees.

The skills and knowledge learned throughout the lifespan, such as being able to read, balance a chequebook, use a computer, or evaluate an experience, are known as crystallized intelligence.

Which of the following statements is true regarding female reproduction patterns?

Researchers have determined that in approximately half of intrafamily killings, the victim and/or the perpetrator had been

What statement is most true regarding the high rate of sexually transmitted infections among people in early adulthood?

B cells decline most in number and efficiency as we age, making us more susceptible to internal threats like cancer.

If the director of the counselling centre at your college wanted to develop a program to help students have better health by dealing with the stress in their lives, an important component of the program would be

Which statement best represents what we know about brain functioning and aging?

To truly measure the health status of a population, aggregate health indicators that measure quality of life must be assessed.

What is the most common measure of overall aerobic fitness of the heart and lungs?

Some parts of the brain produce new neurons to replace those that die, even in the brains of older adults.

Sexual assault with a weapon or resulting in bodily harm would be viewed as

Relativism, dialectical thought, and reflective judgment are thinking capacities associated with

Most sexual violence in Canada occurs within the context of social or romantic relationships.

Which of the following groups is most likely to be a victim of abuse?

The majority of deaths in 20- to 34-year-olds are caused by disease.

According to the results of the Alameda County Study of health habits, if you choose to ________, you will not affect your mortality.

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Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

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Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Adults who have a low sense of self-efficacy or a helpless attitude are more likely to become depressed or physically ill.

Years of sickness added to life versus years of health due to a particular intervention are population measures associated with the

What are the key features of the human immune system?

More Canadian men than Canadian women 25 to 34 years of age hold bachelors and masters degrees.

The skills and knowledge learned throughout the lifespan, such as being able to read, balance a chequebook, use a computer, or evaluate an experience, are known as crystallized intelligence.

Which of the following statements is true regarding female reproduction patterns?

Researchers have determined that in approximately half of intrafamily killings, the victim and/or the perpetrator had been

What statement is most true regarding the high rate of sexually transmitted infections among people in early adulthood?

B cells decline most in number and efficiency as we age, making us more susceptible to internal threats like cancer.

If the director of the counselling centre at your college wanted to develop a program to help students have better health by dealing with the stress in their lives, an important component of the program would be

Which statement best represents what we know about brain functioning and aging?

To truly measure the health status of a population, aggregate health indicators that measure quality of life must be assessed.

What is the most common measure of overall aerobic fitness of the heart and lungs?

Some parts of the brain produce new neurons to replace those that die, even in the brains of older adults.

Sexual assault with a weapon or resulting in bodily harm would be viewed as

Relativism, dialectical thought, and reflective judgment are thinking capacities associated with

Most sexual violence in Canada occurs within the context of social or romantic relationships.

Which of the following groups is most likely to be a victim of abuse?

The majority of deaths in 20- to 34-year-olds are caused by disease.

According to the results of the Alameda County Study of health habits, if you choose to ________, you will not affect your mortality.

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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