Exam 20: Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Changes in appearance during adulthood have significant health consequences.

One change in body shape that occurs in adulthood is known as the "middle-age_____," in which there is an increase in waist circumference.

Difficulty in performing normal activities of daily life because of a "physical, mental, or emotional condition" is called "_____."

Almost every adult consumes _____.

A researcher is compiling data on the incidence of several different diseases. These data reflect _____.

Keagan started smoking cigarettes when he was 16. He has been unable to quit for more than a few days at a time, even though he has experienced health consequences. Keagan works long hours and tends to lack energy at night. He usually eats fast food for dinner and watches television until he is ready for bed. Although Keagan is aware that his lifestyle puts him at risk, he has not taken any steps to improve his behavior. Describe five steps that Keagan must attempt if he hopes to change his habits.

_____ reduces blood pressure; strengthens the heart and lungs; and makes depression, osteoporosis, heart disease, arthritis, and even some cancers less likely.

Hearing how bad one's health is from a doctor can lead to _____.

Geographic trends are apparent in contraceptive use.

Most people lose about _____ inch(es) of height by age 65.

George, age 65, is experiencing some symptoms of age-related hearing loss. If he is typical for his age, which sound would be the LEAST audible for him?

Which global trend is evident with regard to alcohol?

_____ and high SES produce a longer life span and better health for people in every nation.

A drop in sex hormones in a woman's bloodstream along with cessation of ovulation and menstruation signal _____.

Maddy and Eric are both in their 40s. They have spent their early adult years focusing on their education and careers. Now that they are financially secure and successful, they want to have a baby. Maddy and Eric should know that couples in their 40s have a _____ percent infertility rate.

The term "andropause," or "male menopause," is sometimes used to refer to _____.

Describe what happens to sexual responsiveness as individuals age, and indicate the degree to which individuals are sexually active during adulthood.

In middle adulthood, a person is MOST likely to lose _____.

Significant brain losses prior to age 65 are unusual.

A significant loss of hearing associated with senescence is referred to as "_____."