Question 1

The damage that occurs when coping abilities are inadequate to meet the demands is called

Accepted Answer

A)  illness. 
B)  stress. 
C)  adrenaline loss. 
D)  a response fault.

Question 2

Loss of strength after age 45 is attributed to

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A)  severe health problems in middle age. 
B)  loss of muscle fiber. 
C)  loss of fat. 
D)  injuries for which the body is unable to compensate.

Question 3

An important feature of post-formal thought is its nature to be

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A)  integrative. 
B)  intuitive. 
C)  interrogative. 
D)  informative.

Question 4

According to the longitudinal study by Schaie,which test of primary mental ability actually showed increases into old age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Word meaning 
B)  Word fluency 
C)  Perceptual speed 
D)  Spatial orientation

Question 5

Common contributors to erectile dysfunction include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  diabetes. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  overuse of the penis. 
D)  alcohol consumption.

Question 6

Which of the following describes highly creative people?

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A)  They are self-starters. 
B)  They possess little sense of purpose or direction. 
C)  They are easily discouraged. 
D)  They are unable to juggle several ideas or projects at a time.

Question 7

Aaron,who is now 48 years old,has noticed that he needs to add a lot more spice to his foods to be able to really taste their flavor.According to your text,the best explanation for Aaron's observation is

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the number of his olfactory cells. 
B)  a decrease in the sensitivity of his taste buds. 
C)  social pressure to eat spicier foods. 
D)  presbycusis.

Question 8

According to your text,the high-pitched flute solo from the symphony last night would be most difficult for whom to appreciate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 9-year-old boy 
B)  A 22-year-old woman 
C)  A 34-year-old man 
D)  A 52-year-old woman

Question 9

Betty,at age 52,has signed up for a class at her local community college.If she is like most mature learners,in comparison with her younger classmates,she is likely to

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A)  focus more on classroom learning. 
B)  be more highly motivated. 
C)  have sharper academic skills. 
D)  receive more support from friends and family.

Question 10

Compare and contrast fluid and crystallized intelligence and provide one example of each.

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Question 11

Cognitive development in middle adulthood is usually

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A)  related to learning for its own sake. 
B)  related to acquiring specialized knowledge. 
C)  easily measured by conventional psychometric tests. 
D)  in decline.

Question 12

According to the text,technology skills are increasingly necessary and require

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A)  middle-aged adults to retire. 
B)  a life-span approach to learning. 
C)  more work creativity. 
D)  None of these

Question 13

Statistically,which of the following postmenopausal women would be most likely to develop osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amy, who is black, of normal weight, and a nonsmoker 
B)  Betty, who is white, thin, and a smoker 
C)  Claudia, who works out in a gym every day and loves yogurt 
D)  All of these

Question 14

Frequency of sexual activity and satisfaction with sex life tend to________ during the 40s and 50s.

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A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  remain consistent 
D)  There is no clear evidence on this topic.

Question 15

Janet is becoming stooped as she ages and has had several broken bones.She probably suffers from

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A)  presbycusis. 
B)  presbyopia. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  osteoporosis.

Question 16

Diabetes has shown ______ in the past decade.

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A)  a decrease 
B)  an increase 
C)  stability 
D)  a change in severity due to better health factors

Question 17

Evaluate the issue of stability and change as outlined by the Schaie Seattle longitudinal study.Provide two examples of traits or characteristics that seem more stable and two of those that seem to change.

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Question 18

Cattell and Horn called the ability to solve new and unusual problems __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid 
B)  crystallized 
C)  practical 
D)  integrative

Question 19

The acronym MIDUS stands for

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A)  Midlife in the United States Study. 
B)  Middle Age in the United States Study. 
C)  Mental Age in the United States Study. 
D)  Midlife in the Unified States Study.

Question 20

Phyllis has a family history of osteoporosis.Her doctors should recommend all of the following EXCEPT ____ to help slow or reverse potential bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  diets low in animal proteins 
B)  an increase in resistance training 
C)  high intensity strength training 
D)  avoiding smoking

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood