Question 1

Age-related loss of muscle strength is especially marked in

Accepted Answer

A)  the upper arms. 
B)  the back and legs. 
C)  the jaw and face. 
D)  the chest and abdomen. 
A)  the upper arms. 
B)  the back and legs. 
C)  the jaw and face. 
D)  the chest and abdomen.

Question 2

According to studies, which of the following is one of the most common sexual problems of older men?

Accepted Answer

A)  premature ejaculation 
B)  partner non-cooperation 
C)  lack of foreplay 
D)  lubrication difficulties 
A)  premature ejaculation 
B)  partner non-cooperation 
C)  lack of foreplay 
D)  lubrication difficulties

Question 3

Sensitivity to ________ sounds usually declines first among ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-pitched; women 
B)  high-pitched; men 
C)  low-pitched; women 
D)  low-pitched; men 
A)  high-pitched; women 
B)  high-pitched; men 
C)  low-pitched; women 
D)  low-pitched; men

Question 4

What is the most common change in sleep patterns of adults during middle age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep-disordered breathing becomes less prevalent. 
B)  Wakeful periods become less frequent during the night. 
C)  The total number of hours slept dramatically increases. 
D)  There is a decrease in the deepest type of sleep. 
A)  Sleep-disordered breathing becomes less prevalent. 
B)  Wakeful periods become less frequent during the night. 
C)  The total number of hours slept dramatically increases. 
D)  There is a decrease in the deepest type of sleep.

Question 5

Compared with men, women have a higher incidence of ________ during middle age.

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis 
B)  hypertension 
C)  stroke 
D)  cardiovascular disease 
A)  arthritis 
B)  hypertension 
C)  stroke 
D)  cardiovascular disease

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs's need for efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  This need refers to the fact that present events draw meaning from their connection with future events. 
B)  This need can lend a sense of goodness or positive characterization of life and justify certain courses of action. 
C)  This need involves the belief that one can make a difference. 
D)  This need implies that most individuals want to be good, worthy individuals. 
A)  This need refers to the fact that present events draw meaning from their connection with future events. 
B)  This need can lend a sense of goodness or positive characterization of life and justify certain courses of action. 
C)  This need involves the belief that one can make a difference. 
D)  This need implies that most individuals want to be good, worthy individuals.

Question 7

________ refers to the ability to quickly and accurately make simple discriminations in visual stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spatial orientation 
B)  Inductive reasoning 
C)  Perceptual speed 
D)  Verbal comprehension 
A)  Spatial orientation 
B)  Inductive reasoning 
C)  Perceptual speed 
D)  Verbal comprehension

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight loss and exercise are strongly recommended as part of the treatment of metabolic syndrome. 
B)  Metabolic syndrome usually reduces any risk of diabetes or any other cardiovascular disease. 
C)  Metabolic syndrome often leads to anorexia nervosa. 
D)  Waist circumference is the least recommended method in predicting metabolic syndrome. 
A)  Weight loss and exercise are strongly recommended as part of the treatment of metabolic syndrome. 
B)  Metabolic syndrome usually reduces any risk of diabetes or any other cardiovascular disease. 
C)  Metabolic syndrome often leads to anorexia nervosa. 
D)  Waist circumference is the least recommended method in predicting metabolic syndrome.

Question 9

The slowdown in learning new information has been linked to changes in ________, where individuals manipulate and assemble information when making decisions, solving problems, and comprehending written and spoken language.

Accepted Answer

A)  working memory 
B)  brain circuitry 
C)  episodic memory 
D)  neural network 
A)  working memory 
B)  brain circuitry 
C)  episodic memory 
D)  neural network

Question 10

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as ________ cholesterol because when it is high and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lower.

Accepted Answer

A)  good 
B)  simple 
C)  complex 
D)  compound 
A)  good 
B)  simple 
C)  complex 
D)  compound

Question 11

According to Denise Park, much of the blame for declining memory in late middle age is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroanatomical changes during late middle age. 
B)  decreased blood supply to various parts of the brain. 
C)  physiological and cognitive atrophy during late middle age. 
D)  information overload that builds up over the adult years. 
A)  neuroanatomical changes during late middle age. 
B)  decreased blood supply to various parts of the brain. 
C)  physiological and cognitive atrophy during late middle age. 
D)  information overload that builds up over the adult years.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about menopause is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The age at which menopause occurs has increased dramatically in recent years. 
B)  There is a correlation between the onset of menarche and the onset of menopause. 
C)  Perimenopause takes up to 2 years or less in most women. 
D)  Later menopause is linked with increased risk of breast cancer. 
A)  The age at which menopause occurs has increased dramatically in recent years. 
B)  There is a correlation between the onset of menarche and the onset of menopause. 
C)  Perimenopause takes up to 2 years or less in most women. 
D)  Later menopause is linked with increased risk of breast cancer.

Question 13

Brandon is a chain smoker and has been smoking cigarettes since college. He is currently 50 years old and has been recently diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. He consults his doctor to know more about his condition. Which of the following would the doctor most likely tell Brandon during the consultation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erectile dysfunction only occurs in males over 70 years of age and seldom occurs in younger males. 
B)  Erectile dysfunction is a fatal condition in males. 
C)  Obesity and elevated cholesterol levels are the only known causes for erectile dysfunction. 
D)  The main treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs. 
A)  Erectile dysfunction only occurs in males over 70 years of age and seldom occurs in younger males. 
B)  Erectile dysfunction is a fatal condition in males. 
C)  Obesity and elevated cholesterol levels are the only known causes for erectile dysfunction. 
D)  The main treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs.

Question 14

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of

Accepted Answer

A)  peak performance for verbal ability. 
B)  great decline for inductive reasoning. 
C)  moderate decline for spatial abilities. 
D)  increased mathematical abilities. 
A)  peak performance for verbal ability. 
B)  great decline for inductive reasoning. 
C)  moderate decline for spatial abilities. 
D)  increased mathematical abilities.

Question 15

________ is the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the developmental period that begins...

Question 16

Which of the following is typical of the health condition during early and late middle age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequency of accidents increases. 
B)  Susceptibility to colds and allergies decreases. 
C)  Wakeful periods during sleep decrease. 
D)  Incidence of chronic disorders decreases. 
A)  Frequency of accidents increases. 
B)  Susceptibility to colds and allergies decreases. 
C)  Wakeful periods during sleep decrease. 
D)  Incidence of chronic disorders decreases.

Question 17

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 18

Name the term that refers to the type of intelligence that consists of one's accumulated information and verbal skills.

Accepted Answer

Crystalliz

Question 19

At present, the main causes of death in middle adulthood in the United States are

Accepted Answer

A)  infectious diseases. 
B)  accidents. 
C)  chronic diseases. 
D)  homicide. 
A)  infectious diseases. 
B)  accidents. 
C)  chronic diseases. 
D)  homicide.

Question 20

Name the term that refers to the transitional period from normal menstrual periods to no menstrual periods at all, which often takes up to 10 years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name the term that refers to the...

Age-related loss of muscle strength is especially marked in

According to studies, which of the following is one of the most common sexual problems of older men?

Sensitivity to sounds usually declines first among .

What is the most common change in sleep patterns of adults during middle age?

Compared with men, women have a higher incidence of ________ during middle age.

Which of the following statements is true of Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs's need for efficacy?

________ refers to the ability to quickly and accurately make simple discriminations in visual stimuli.

Which of the following statements is true of metabolic syndrome?

The slowdown in learning new information has been linked to changes in ________, where individuals manipulate and assemble information when making decisions, solving problems, and comprehending written and spoken language.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as ________ cholesterol because when it is high and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lower.

According to Denise Park, much of the blame for declining memory in late middle age is a result of

Which of the following statements about menopause is true?

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of

________ is the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Which of the following is typical of the health condition during early and late middle age?

The average adult in middle adulthood height and weight.

Name the term that refers to the type of intelligence that consists of one's accumulated information and verbal skills.

At present, the main causes of death in middle adulthood in the United States are

Name the term that refers to the transitional period from normal menstrual periods to no menstrual periods at all, which often takes up to 10 years.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

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 Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Age-related loss of muscle strength is especially marked in

According to studies, which of the following is one of the most common sexual problems of older men?

Sensitivity to ________ sounds usually declines first among ________.

What is the most common change in sleep patterns of adults during middle age?

Compared with men, women have a higher incidence of ________ during middle age.

Which of the following statements is true of Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs's need for efficacy?

________ refers to the ability to quickly and accurately make simple discriminations in visual stimuli.

Which of the following statements is true of metabolic syndrome?

The slowdown in learning new information has been linked to changes in ________, where individuals manipulate and assemble information when making decisions, solving problems, and comprehending written and spoken language.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as ________ cholesterol because when it is high and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lower.

According to Denise Park, much of the blame for declining memory in late middle age is a result of

Which of the following statements about menopause is true?

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of

________ is the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Which of the following is typical of the health condition during early and late middle age?

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

Name the term that refers to the type of intelligence that consists of one's accumulated information and verbal skills.

At present, the main causes of death in middle adulthood in the United States are

Name the term that refers to the transitional period from normal menstrual periods to no menstrual periods at all, which often takes up to 10 years.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

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 Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Sensitivity to sounds usually declines first among .

The average adult in middle adulthood height and weight.