Exam 20: Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Excess body fat increases the risk of almost every _____ disease.

Beginning in middle adulthood, hypertension can greatly harm brain functioning.

Two-thirds of U.S. adults are _____, defined as a BMI of 25 or more.

Jim, who is 60, could not understand why he kept slowly gaining weight. He was eating the same amount of food that he had each day since he was 20, and he got regular exercise. What could explain his weight gain?

The brain is protected from most viruses by a so-called _____, but a few viruses destroy neurons.

Define mortality and morbidity, noting gender differences in the United States.

Avery is 50 years old and is experiencing vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and cold sweats. She is most likely entering _____.

After hearing test results from her doctor, Janice realized her weight was really affecting her health. With respect to the process of changing a habit, which step is Janice at?

Which statement about hormone replacement therapy is true?

Which experience is least likely to be associated with hearing loss?

Over the past 50 years, prescription medication has cut the adult death rate by _____.

Women are LEAST likely to know they have _____, a disease that is specifically linked to infertility.

The World Health Organization calls _____ "the single largest preventable cause of death and chronic disease in the world today."

Worldwide, _____ is the leading risk factor for disease.

Bob has just been diagnosed with diabetes. His diagnosis will contribute to the _____ rate.

Middle-aged Robert and his adolescent son are sitting at the table reading the newspaper. Robert is holding his section of the newspaper rather far from his eyes. His son asks, "Dad, why are you holding the paper so far away? If I held it that far away, I could not read anything!" Robert replies, "I think it is because I am developing _____."

A group of friends, all about 60 years of age, are playing cards. Which characteristic of senescence do they MOST likely have in common?

Describe at least two physical changes each in skin, in hair, in body shape, and in physical agility that individuals may experience as they age in adulthood.

What is one crucial factor for success at the "implementation" stage of breaking a habit?

Obese, insulin-resistant pregnant women are at risk for having children with _____.