Question 1

Though Elsa does not score particularly high on traditional intelligence tests, she is very good at understanding income tax forms, can deal very well with all different kinds of people, and is a good trouble-shooter around the home and office. What does Elsa exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)   Type B behaviour
B)   fluid intelligence
C)   high unexercised ability
D)   practical intelligence D

Question 2

Valerie has a T-score of -2 on her bone density test. What does this result mean for Valerie?

Accepted Answer

A)   Her score is normal.
B)   She has osteoporosis.
C)   She has osteopenia.
D)   She has osteoarthritis. C

Question 3

Forty-five-year-old Marilyn, who is very concerned about osteoporosis, seeks medical advice from her physician. Which advice would her physician be least likely to give?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Let's try increasing your alcohol consumption."
B)   "Let's try increasing your estrogen level."
C)   "Let's try increasing your exercise rate."
D)   "Let's try increasing your calcium consumption." A

Question 4

Shelley is an individual who can be irritable, antagonistic, and highly critical of her coworkers. Which of Costa and McCrae's five dimensions does Shelley lack?

Accepted Answer

A)   conscientiousness
B)   neuroticism
C)   extroversion
D)   agreeableness

Question 5

In 1999, Allaire and Marsiske demonstrated that practical intelligence was related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   psychometric intelligence
B)   existential intelligence
C)   intra-personal intelligence
D)   interpersonal intelligence

Question 6

How does encapsulation assist older thinkers?

Accepted Answer

A)   It helps compensate for declining processes of thinking.
B)   It increases the capacity of short-term memory.
C)   It allows them to begin to deal with abstract ideas.
D)   It increases convergent thinking while inhibiting divergent thinking.

Question 7

According to Maiden et al. (2003) and Small et al. (2003), which of the following personality traits may increase as one ages?

Accepted Answer

A)   extroversion
B)   neuroticism
C)   agreeableness
D)   dependability

Question 8

If an individual is characterized by what Erikson called "stagnation," what is that person most likely unable to do?

Accepted Answer

A)   make meaningful appraisals concerning hassles
B)   form a superego
C)   contribute to a society's continuation
D)   think in an encapsulated manner

Question 9

Paula is an expert on the history of rock and roll music, while Donald is a novice. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which culture tends to be more likely to stress the importance of respecting elders and maintaining one's cultural values?

Accepted Answer

A)   French
B)   Aboriginal
C)   Asian
D)   Italian

Question 11

What is coping?

Accepted Answer

A)   any attempt to deal with stress
B)   any attempt to deal with stress that is repeated on at least two occasions
C)   any rational attempt to deal with stress
D)   any successful attempt to deal with stress

Question 12

Fred is 52 years of age, and his doctor has recommended that he undergo the common diagnostic test for prostate cancer. What is the name for this test?

Accepted Answer

A)   prostate x-ray exam
B)   digital prostate analysis
C)   PSA blood test
D)   PSA urinalysis

Question 13

Tanya is undergoing estrogen-only HRT in order to counteract the hot flashes she has been experiencing. What is one drawback of this treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)   It increases the odds of her developing cardiovascular disease.
B)   It increases the odds of her developing Alzheimer's disease.
C)   It is an expensive method of treatment.
D)   It is a controversial therapy.

Question 14

Ronnie is asked to describe what it is like to work with Kelly. In response he says, "She is mean, anxious, and really tough to be around." Which of Costa and McCrae's personality dimension does this description best match?

Accepted Answer

A)   neuroticism
B)   openness to experience
C)   extroversion
D)   agreeableness

Question 15

For which occupation would you expect the fewest health problems related to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   social worker
B)   CEO of a computer company
C)   truck driver
D)   waiter

Question 16

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"

Accepted Answer

A)   keeping track of the family finances
B)   keeping a semi-formal family history
C)   keeping a sense of "traditional family values"
D)   keeping family members in touch with one another

Question 17

Which statement would indicate that Shauna is experiencing a symptom of perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I have been having a lot of headaches lately."
B)   "I seem to be wetting the bed at night."
C)   "At night I sweat like I am leaking water."
D)   "There are times when it seems like a fire is running through me from my head to my toes."

Question 18

How common is it for an adult child caregiver to feel resentful and angry at times about caring for her or his aging parent?

Accepted Answer

A)   very common
B)   somewhat common
C)   somewhat unusual
D)   very unusual

Question 19

Consider 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." What does this comment illustrate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

People who have high levels of practical intelligence have the ability to deal more effectively with which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   stressful situations
B)   a more rapid pace of change
C)   a slower-paced lifestyle
D)   emotional situations

Exam 14: Making It in Midlife