Question 1

As a typical middle-aged male, Rasheed will most likely experience

Accepted Answer

A)  a brief increase in sperm production. 
B)  a shorter resolution phase. 
C)  a prostate gland that becomes enlarged. 
D)  more perceived demand to ejaculate.

Question 2

_____ is a disease characterized by severe loss of bone mass.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a disease characterized by severe...

Question 3

The loss of an available partner in older age

Accepted Answer

A)  is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for both men and women. 
B)  is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for men but not for women. 
C)  is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for women but not for men. 
D)  is not a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for men or women.

Question 4

_____ occurs when the processes of thinking become connected to the products of thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreeableness 
B)  Encapsulation 
C)  Generativity 
D)  Openness

Question 5

An individual who is very willing to work with others and who is viewed as very caring would score high on the five-factor dimension of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual who is very willing to...

Question 6

How does the thinking process of a novice differ from that of an expert? What role might encapsulation play in differentiating the groups?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does the thinking process of a...

Question 7

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)  Rates of behavioral problems in children raised by grandparents is high 
D)  The most common reason for a grandparent raising a grandchild involves the death of both parents

Question 8

How is expert problem-solving different from problem-solving by a novice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Novices are more curious 
B)  Experts come to solutions faster 
C)  Novices follow fewer rules 
D)  Experts demonstrate less flexibility in thought

Question 9

Yasmin is told that she will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). What medical condition is most likely being treated?

Accepted Answer

A)  High blood pressure 
B)  Menopause 
C)  Breast cancer 
D)  Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 10

Individuals with Type B personalities tend to be angry and aggressive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Middle-aged adults simultaneously caring for children and parents are referred to as being in the _____ generation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Middle-aged adults simultaneously caring for children and...

Question 12

McGuyver is trapped in a room with seemingly no way out. While contemplating his escape, he thinks about how part of the bed in the room could be used to make a helicopter. This practical thought is best classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-focused action. 
B)  a cognitive analysis. 
C)  avoidant thinking. 
D)  denial.

Question 13

The most common form of HRT involves low doses of estrogen and testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Some males experience an age-related decline in ____ resulting in menopause-like symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  dopamine 
C)  estrogen 
D)  progestin

Question 15

Stress can trigger negative conditions like angina and arrhythmia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tabitha often gets frustrated. She honks her horn and yells at other drivers and will throw her racket if she gets beat playing tennis. Tabitha would probably be best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A. 
B)  generative. 
C)  Type B. 
D)  conscientious.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

How many of the following would be ways to demonstrating generativity: parenting, mentoring, volunteering, shopping?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 19

_____ is the leading cause of broken bones in older women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoarthritis 
B)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Car accidents

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

As a typical middle-aged male, Rasheed will most likely experience

_____ is a disease characterized by severe loss of bone mass.

The loss of an available partner in older age

_____ occurs when the processes of thinking become connected to the products of thinking.

An individual who is very willing to work with others and who is viewed as very caring would score high on the five-factor dimension of _____.

How does the thinking process of a novice differ from that of an expert? What role might encapsulation play in differentiating the groups?

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

How is expert problem-solving different from problem-solving by a novice?

Yasmin is told that she will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) . What medical condition is most likely being treated?

Individuals with Type B personalities tend to be angry and aggressive.

Middle-aged adults simultaneously caring for children and parents are referred to as being in the _____ generation.

McGuyver is trapped in a room with seemingly no way out. While contemplating his escape, he thinks about how part of the bed in the room could be used to make a helicopter. This practical thought is best classified as

The most common form of HRT involves low doses of estrogen and testosterone.

Some males experience an age-related decline in ____ resulting in menopause-like symptoms.

Stress can trigger negative conditions like angina and arrhythmia.

Tabitha often gets frustrated. She honks her horn and yells at other drivers and will throw her racket if she gets beat playing tennis. Tabitha would probably be best described as

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

How many of the following would be ways to demonstrating generativity: parenting, mentoring, volunteering, shopping?

_____ is the leading cause of broken bones in older women.

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