Question 1

Zane's mother seems to know every historical fact about their hometown. You can pick any building and she can tell you all the people who have owned it. Zane is impressed with his mother's _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)   fluid
B)   crystallized
C)   functional
D)   conscientiousE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Kaleb was looking over his medical records on his insurance company website. He noticed that at 50 years old he is half aninch shorter than he was at 30 years old. After doing some research, he realized that this change is:

Accepted Answer

A)   much less than average.
B)   average.
C)   slightly more than average.
D)   dramatically more than average.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is FALSE about menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is not the negative experience women once thought it was.
B)   Most women do not have psychological problems related to menopause.
C)   Most women will have severe physical problems related to menopause.
D)   Exercise will reduce most related symptoms.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Candace and Donovan have always enjoyed hiking and mountain climbing. Even though she and Donovan are both 57 years old, she is more cautious about activities with a high risk of falling. Candace knows:

Accepted Answer

A)   the rate of bone density loss begins fast and then decelerates.
B)   by the end of early adulthood, bones break more easily and heal more slowly.
C)   peak functioning of the body's joints occurs in the sixties.
D)   women lose bone mass twice as fast as men do.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following types of hormones is MOST commonly administered during hormone replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Estrogen
B)   Testosterone
C)   Follicle stimulating hormone
D)   Luteinizing hormoneE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

One study found that _____ of the individuals 65 to 69 years of age considered themselves middle-aged.

Accepted Answer

A)   almost all
B)   almost half
C)   one-third
D)   one-fourthE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

_____ is a term that is used to describe the midlife transition in which fertility declines.

Accepted Answer

A)   Puberty
B)   Menarche
C)   Spermarche
D)   ClimactericE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

In terms of visible signs of aging, a study of twins found that sagging facial skin and wrinkles were linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)   smoking.
B)   alcohol.
C)   exercise.
D)   nutrition.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In Schaie's Seattle Longitudinal Study, the ability to encode and recall meaningful language units, such as a list of words, peaked in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   twenties.
B)   thirties.
C)   sixties.
D)   fifties.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The term _____ is given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Accepted Answer

A)   sarcoma
B)   osteopenia
C)   osteoporosis
D)   sarcopeniaE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Randall's doctor said he would like to start measuring his lung capacity. Now that Randall is 55 years old, it is likely that:

Accepted Answer

A)   his lung capacity has been declining through middle adulthood.
B)   the proteins in his lungs are becoming more elastic.
C)   the connective tissues in his chest wall are getting flexible.
D)   his lungs will become less efficient at getting oxygen to his brain.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The age structure of the population used to be represented by a pyramid and is now represented by a triangle. The change represents:

Accepted Answer

A)   a decline in the number of children.
B)   a decline in the number of older adults.
C)   an increasing number of older adults as compared to children.
D)   the shift from a pyramid to an eventual circle.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Stan, a middle-aged man, rarely gets more than five hours of sleep a night. Stan is at risk for:

Accepted Answer

A)   a weakening of his immune system.
B)   short-term memory consolidation problems.
C)   obesity.
D)   intellectual disability.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Describe the physical, psychological, and cultural effects of menopause.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following statements about lung capacity in middle-age is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is significant change in lung capacity through most of middle adulthood.
B)   In late middle-age, the proteins in lung tissue become more elastic.
C)   Stiffening of the chest wall decreases the lungs' capacity to shuttle oxygen.
D)   The lung capacity of smokers increases drastically in middle age.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

_____ is the developmental period that has been traditionally defined as beginning at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extending to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   Late adulthood
B)   Middle adulthood
C)   Early adulthood
D)   Emerging adulthoodE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

List four strategies that distinguish an expert from a novice.

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Question 18

Sarcopenia is especially marked in:

Accepted Answer

A)   the upper arms.
B)   the back and legs.
C)   the jaw and face.
D)   the chest and abdomen.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Sensitivity to _____ sounds usually declines first among _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   high-pitched; women
B)   high-pitched; men
C)   low-pitched; women
D)   low-pitched; menE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

What was the average life expectancy in 1900 and what percentage of the population lived past 65 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)   26 years; 10%
B)   47 years; 3%
C)   61 years; 18%
D)   68 years; 25%E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Stan, a middle-aged man, rarely gets more than five hours of sleep a night. Stan is at risk for:

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List four strategies that distinguish an expert from a novice.

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One study found that _____ of the individuals 65 to 69 years of age considered themselves middle-aged.

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Sarcopenia is especially marked in:

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In terms of visible signs of aging, a study of twins found that sagging facial skin and wrinkles were linked to:

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Zane's mother seems to know every historical fact about their hometown. You can pick any building and she can tell you all the people who have owned it. Zane is impressed with his mother's _____ intelligence.

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The age structure of the population used to be represented by a pyramid and is now represented by a triangle. The change represents:

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In Schaie's Seattle Longitudinal Study, the ability to encode and recall meaningful language units, such as a list of words, peaked in the:

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Which of the following types of hormones is MOST commonly administered during hormone replacement therapy?

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Which of the following statements about lung capacity in middle-age is TRUE?

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_____ is a term that is used to describe the midlife transition in which fertility declines.

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What was the average life expectancy in 1900 and what percentage of the population lived past 65 years of age?

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Kaleb was looking over his medical records on his insurance company website. He noticed that at 50 years old he is half aninch shorter than he was at 30 years old. After doing some research, he realized that this change is:

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Which of the following is FALSE about menopause?

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Sensitivity to _____ sounds usually declines first among _____.

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Randall's doctor said he would like to start measuring his lung capacity. Now that Randall is 55 years old, it is likely that:

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The term _____ is given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

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Describe the physical, psychological, and cultural effects of menopause.

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Candace and Donovan have always enjoyed hiking and mountain climbing. Even though she and Donovan are both 57 years old, she is more cautious about activities with a high risk of falling. Candace knows:

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_____ is the developmental period that has been traditionally defined as beginning at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extending to about 60 to 65 years of age.

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