Question 1

Which statement concerning custodial care of grandchildren by grandparents is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost 20 million U.S. grandparents have grandchildren living with them. 
B) In the U.S., grandparents automatically are granted legal guardianship of their grandchildren. 
C) Grandparents frequently have to navigate a system that does not legally recognize them as guardians. 
D) The most common reason for a grandparent raising a grandchild involves the death of both parents.

Question 2

Erik Erikson believes that midlife involves a psychosocial crisis involving characteristics of

Accepted Answer

A) trust versus mistrust. 
B) generativity versus stagnation. 
C) industry versus inferiority. 
D) identity versus role confusion.

Question 3

Which best exemplifies a sociocultural impact on intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Learning how to drive by practicing driving 
B) Americans who fear those from the Middle East following the 9/11 attacks 
C) An increase in synaptic connections that results in a higher test score 
D) Learning to cook by reading a cookbook

Question 4

_______________ arthritis results in severe joint inflammation and has symptoms that come and go in repeating patterns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ arthritis results in severe joint inflammation...

Question 5

Which statement best describes a methological problem with the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)?

Accepted Answer

A) The responses were based on self-report rather than observed traits. 
B) The use of Internet sites provides a representative sample. 
C) They drew cause-and-effect conclusions based on correlational data. 
D) You cannot generalize on the basis of case study data.

Question 6

Many middle-aged women take on the role of family _______________ in which they assist in getting everyone together for family gatherings and generally help family members keep in touch.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many middle-aged women take on the role...

Question 7

For which occupation would you expect the least stress-related health problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Social worker 
B) CEO of a computer company 
C) Truck driver 
D) Waiter

Question 8

Erikson viewed the key crisis of midlife as one of stagnation versus generativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Someone high in filial obligation feels responsible for the care of his or her parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

While at a checkup, 40-year-old Betty listens as her physician, Dr. White, describes Betty's current health. Which of Dr. White's statements would suggest that Betty is experiencing the climacteric?

Accepted Answer

A) "Do genetic disorders run in your family?" 
B) "I hope that you have all the children you want." 
C) "The loss of memory will be slow but significant." 
D) "Some of your blood cells have begun to alter their shape."

Question 11

On which personality dimension would someone who is stingy, critical, and suspicious score the lowest ?

Accepted Answer

A) Neuroticism 
B) Extraversion 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Conscientiousness

Question 12

Which statement would be the most legitimate criticism of the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003)?

Accepted Answer

A) The sample was not large enough. 
B) The use of Internet sites provides a non-representative sample. 
C) They drew cause-and-effect conclusions based on correlational data. 
D) You cannot generalize on the basis of case study data.

Question 13

Paula is an expert on the history of rock music while Donald is a novice. This means that Paula ____ than Donald.

Accepted Answer

A) is less curious about rock music ​ 
B) is more intelligent 
C) uses more steps in the thinking process when coming up with answers about rock music 
D) is more effective at determining correct solutions concerning rock music

Question 14

Fifty-five-year-old Claire stopped menstruating some time ago. She is disappointed because she really wanted to have more children. What would a competent physician tell her?

Accepted Answer

A) "Sorry, your childbearing days are now behind you." 
B) "Just stop taking hormones and you could get pregnant again." 
C) "It may be possible for you to have more children via in vitro fertilization." 
D) "If you do HRT, you have a good chance of getting pregnant."

Question 15

Connie is a knowledgeable individual so when her physician tells her that she will be put on a biophosphonate, Connie realizes that she most likely has

Accepted Answer

A) menopause. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) cancer. 
D) osteoporosis.

Question 16

The comment, "My parents cared for me for 18 years; I really should not complain about having to take care of them for a while when they are ill" provides an example of

Accepted Answer

A) kinkeeping. 
B) generativity. 
C) filial obligation. 
D) introversion.

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the outcomes of expertise?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in the ability to explain how one arrives at a particular answer 
B) Less flexible thinking 
C) Less focused thinking 
D) A decrease in the ability to explain how one arrives at a particular answer

Question 18

Older adults who value ____ are most likely to express a desire to pay for caregiving rather than asking a family member for help.

Accepted Answer

A) independence and extraversion 
B) dependence and extraversion 
C) dependence and autonomy 
D) independence and autonomy

Question 19

Kevin is described by friends as having a great imagination and being willing to try anything once. Given this description, Kevin would most likely score very high on a scale of

Accepted Answer

A) agreeableness. 
B) openness to experience. 
C) neuroticism. ​ 
D) conscientiousness.

Question 20

Based on research, which of the following statements best summarizes how middle-aged adults solve problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Middle-aged adults solve all problems with a problem-focused approach. 
B) Middle-aged adults solve all problems with a passive-dependent approach. 
C) Middle-aged adults solve problems similarly regardless of the emotional issues involved. 
D) Middle-aged adults solve problems differently depending on the type of problem.

Exam 13: Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood