Question 1

Which statement best characterizes physical development during middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart health is at its peak. 
B)  Balance and strength are rates are at their peak. 
C)  Physical decline occurs rapidly regardless of exercise and diet. 
D)  It declines gradually for most people who exercise and eat well.

Question 2

A plummet in estrogen may lead to unpleasant perimenopausal sensations, such as night sweats, hot flashes, and hot flushes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the function of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  It calms the body after physical exertion. 
B)  It increases its presence in the bloodstream to compensate for insulin loss. 
C)  It is the fuel that feeds the cells. 
D)  It increases body tissue sensitivity and causes diabetes.

Question 4

People in middle adulthood are more vulnerable to a variety of illnesses, but they also become less prone to irresponsible behaviour that may result in injury or death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement is a reasonable expectation that a middle-aged adult can have about their cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will experience a decline in all areas of cognitive functioning. 
B)  They will find that they are less able to problem solve than in the past. 
C)  They will continue to develop and change in a variety of ways. 
D)  They will experience a decline but will be able to hide this from others.

Question 6

All middle-aged adults experience the same level of cognitive changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dan is a manager of an information technology company. He has two finalists for a job opening: one is aged 45 and the other is aged 23. Which of the following statements provides accurate information to help guide Dan's final hiring decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle-aged adults are unable to learn new skills. 
B)  Middle-aged adults have more experience and practical knowledge than younger adults. 
C)  Younger adults are smarter than older adults. 
D)  Middle-aged adults' acquired knowledge has begun to decrease but not their practical skills.

Question 8

The incidence of cancer increases significantly with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which statement best characterizes andropause?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is successfully treated by testosterone replacement therapy. 
B)  It is a rapid drop in male sex drive and hormone production during middle adulthood. 
C)  It is the same as menopause, but for men during middle adulthood. 
D)  It is the gradual decline in the production of male sex hormones.

Question 10

Which statement best describes what is known about cancer in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is rarely preventable. 
B)  It can often be controlled or cured. 
C)  Melanoma is the most common form of cancer in Canada. 
D)  Most cases are not detected through regular screening.

Question 11

Your aunt is afraid that she might develop cancer because she is entering middle adulthood and she has heard that the risk is high for her age group. What is the best advice you could give to her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat more red meat and vegetables. 
B)  Eat well and don't smoke. 
C)  Join a gym and stay busy. 
D)  Avoid the spread of viruses and germs.

Question 12

According to Schaie (2004), which of the following is a factor that helps to prevent declines in cognitive abilities in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  working within 5 minutes of home 
B)  rural living 
C)  living with a partner who is intellectually active 
D)  having children

Question 13

What changes occur to lean-body mass and body fat during middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lean-body mass increases with age, and fat also increases. 
B)  Lean-body mass increases with age, whereas fat decreases. 
C)  Lean-body mass decreases with age, and fat also decreases. 
D)  Lean-body mass decreases with age and is replaced with fat.

Question 14

Which of the following is a change occurring to the skin during middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin loses its shine. 
B)  Skin increases its melanin. 
C)  Skin loses its elasticity. 
D)  Skin becomes oilier.

Question 15

Which statement best describes the sexual activity of nearly three-quarters of adults aged 57 to 64?

Accepted Answer

A)  They never have sex. 
B)  They rarely have sex. 
C)  They continue to be sexually active. 
D)  They become impotent or experience severe sexual dysfunctions.

Question 16

How is caloric need affected by aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caloric need decreases with age, as does one's basal metabolic rate. 
B)  Caloric need increases with age because more calories are burned with less effort. 
C)  Caloric need remains constant during middle adulthood. 
D)  Caloric need decreases with age, but one's basal metabolic rate increases.

Question 17

Steadman loves to travel, learn new languages, and read three newspapers every day. Bob, on the other hand, has little energy after work so he plops in front of the television and watches whatever is on. Which term best explains their different situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  plasticity 
B)  condescension 
C)  multidirectionality 
D)  interindividual variability

Question 18

Martha finds that as she gets ages, she can still recall most of her medical training, but she cannot recall the Italian she learned when she was a student. Which of the following is illustrated by Martha's cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  plasticity 
B)  reaction speed 
C)  interindividuality 
D)  multidirectionality

Question 19

Long-term estrogen deficiency has been linked to osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement best represents the experience of Indigenous populations with cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  They among the most resilient to cancer. 
B)  They are more likely to receive mammograms than other populations.. 
C)  They have immunities that other cultural groups do not appear to have. 
D)  They have the poorest survival rates.

Exam 15: Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Which statement best characterizes physical development during middle adulthood?

A plummet in estrogen may lead to unpleasant perimenopausal sensations, such as night sweats, hot flashes, and hot flushes.

What is the function of glucose?

People in middle adulthood are more vulnerable to a variety of illnesses, but they also become less prone to irresponsible behaviour that may result in injury or death.

Which statement is a reasonable expectation that a middle-aged adult can have about their cognitive development?

All middle-aged adults experience the same level of cognitive changes.

Dan is a manager of an information technology company. He has two finalists for a job opening: one is aged 45 and the other is aged 23. Which of the following statements provides accurate information to help guide Dan's final hiring decision?

The incidence of cancer increases significantly with age.

Which statement best characterizes andropause?

Which statement best describes what is known about cancer in middle adulthood?

Your aunt is afraid that she might develop cancer because she is entering middle adulthood and she has heard that the risk is high for her age group. What is the best advice you could give to her?

According to Schaie (2004) , which of the following is a factor that helps to prevent declines in cognitive abilities in late adulthood?

What changes occur to lean-body mass and body fat during middle adulthood?

Which of the following is a change occurring to the skin during middle adulthood?

Which statement best describes the sexual activity of nearly three-quarters of adults aged 57 to 64?

How is caloric need affected by aging?

Steadman loves to travel, learn new languages, and read three newspapers every day. Bob, on the other hand, has little energy after work so he plops in front of the television and watches whatever is on. Which term best explains their different situations?

Martha finds that as she gets ages, she can still recall most of her medical training, but she cannot recall the Italian she learned when she was a student. Which of the following is illustrated by Martha's cognitive development?

Long-term estrogen deficiency has been linked to osteoporosis.

Which statement best represents the experience of Indigenous populations with cancer?