Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE about work in midlife?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are always huge differences in the work performance of young adults and middle-aged adults.
B)   Age related declines occur in some occupations such as air traffic controllers and professional athletes.
C)   There is usually little emphasis on work during middle adulthood regardless of the work being full-time,part-time or volunteer work.
D)   The peak of work performance is usually reached in early adulthood and hence the percentage of people working during middle adulthood is the lowest.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

An adult in middle age will be most likely to do POORLY on which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Understanding verbal directions
B)   Completing a crossword puzzle
C)   Hitting the brakes of a car when the light suddenly turns red
D)   Lifting a box that weighs 20 poundsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

_____ is the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In menopause,production of _____ by the ovaries declines dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A)   testosterone
B)   estrogen
C)   adrenaline
D)   insulinE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

What are the significant findings regarding sexual attitudes and behaviors of middle-aged adults?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Landon has a metabolic syndrome.His doctor is concerned because in many patients this leads to:

Accepted Answer

A)   arteriosclerosis and cirrhosis of the liver.
B)   pancreatic cancer and fatty liver.
C)   irritable bowel syndrome and gastric ulcers.
D)   diabetes and cardiovascular disease.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

_____ refers to the ability to recognize and understand patterns and relationships in a problem and use this understanding to solve other instances of the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)   Spatial orientation
B)   Inductive reasoning
C)   Verbal comprehension
D)   Perceptual speedE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following statements about spirituality is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Only a small minority of U.S.adults consider themselves to be religious.
B)   Most US middle-aged adults do not consider spirituality a major part of their lives.
C)   There is no evidence of changes in spirituality and religiousness in people as they age.
D)   Women have consistently shown a stronger interest in religion and spirituality than men have.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs,such as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Rogaine and Prozac.
B)   Levitra and Cialis.
C)   Oxycodone and Prozac.
D)   Naproxen and OxyContin.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nausea
B)   Fatigue
C)   Hot flashes
D)   High blood sugarE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   sarcoma
B)   osteopenia
C)   osteoporosis
D)   sarcopeniaE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Identify the theorist who referred to midlife as "the afternoon of life."

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Question 13

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Crystallized intelligence is:

Accepted Answer

A)   an individual's ability to reason abstractly.
B)   an individual's accumulated information and verbal skills.
C)   an individual's ability to think hypothetically.
D)   an individual's ability to use deductive reasoning.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about menopause is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The age at which menopause occurs has increased dramatically in recent years.
B)   There is no correlation between the onset of menarche and the onset of menopause.
C)   Perimenopause can take up to ten years.
D)   Later menopause is linked with increased risk of breast cancer.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Apart from chronological age,individuals may have all of the following age categorizations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   biological age.
B)   anthropological age.
C)   psychological age.
D)   social age.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Hardening of the arteries is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   arteriosclerosis
B)   osteoporosis
C)   multiple sclerosis
D)   atherosclerosisE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Lillian is 50 years old.Her doctor has noticed a sharp decrease in her estrogen levels,and Lillian is complaining of nausea and fatigue.Based on these symptoms,what could be her initial diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   She has hyperthyroidism.
B)   She is going through menopause.
C)   She is going through postpartum depression.
D)   She has atherosclerosis.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE about chronic conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women have a higher incidence of fatal chronic conditions in middle age.
B)   Men have a higher incidence of nonfatal chronic conditions in middle age.
C)   Hypertension is the leading chronic disorder in early adulthood.
D)   Chronic disorders are rare in early adulthood.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is supported by Crystal Park's research on chronic stress and religious experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Individuals who are religious rarely experience a disruption in their values after the death of a loved one.
B)   Religion can serve as a meaning system through which the bereaved are able to reframe their loss.
C)   Nonreligious individuals show better adjustment to the loss of a loved one than religious individuals.
D)   Initially,religion is linked with less depressed feelings about a loved one's death.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

_____ is the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age.

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Apart from chronological age,individuals may have all of the following age categorizations EXCEPT:

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about chronic conditions?

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Which of the following statements about spirituality is TRUE?

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Hardening of the arteries is known as _____.

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Treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs,such as:

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about work in midlife?

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Crystallized intelligence is:

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Which of the following statements is supported by Crystal Park's research on chronic stress and religious experiences?

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What are the significant findings regarding sexual attitudes and behaviors of middle-aged adults?

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Landon has a metabolic syndrome.His doctor is concerned because in many patients this leads to:

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In menopause,production of _____ by the ovaries declines dramatically.

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Lillian is 50 years old.Her doctor has noticed a sharp decrease in her estrogen levels,and Lillian is complaining of nausea and fatigue.Based on these symptoms,what could be her initial diagnosis?

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Identify the theorist who referred to midlife as "the afternoon of life."

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Which of the following statements about menopause is NOT true?

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with menopause?

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

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An adult in middle age will be most likely to do POORLY on which of the following tasks?

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

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