Question 1

Risk factors for problems with erections found in middle aged men include:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertension.
B)   diabetes.
C)   smoking.
D)   all of these

Question 2

What is the most accurate statement regarding gender and cultural differences in stress responses?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women tend to survive through social networking.
B)   Men tend to adjust by either becoming aggressive and confrontational or just leaving the situation.
C)   Western cultures emphasize independent solutions while Asian cultures expect cooperative solutions.
D)   What behavior is seen by each gender is dependent, in large part, on the cultural context.

Question 3

Michele is rather shy. The few friends she has would describe her as serious and reserved. Michele is low in __________ apparently.

Accepted Answer

A)   extraversion
B)   neuroticism
C)   openness
D)   agreeableness

Question 4

Ryan is now in middle adulthood with teenagers and a mortgage. As a result, Ryan is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)   resent the prospect of caring for his aging parents because of the extra stress in his life.
B)   look forward to when his children leave so he can spend more time with his college friends.
C)   consider moving his parents in with him so that they can help manage the household.
D)   appreciate his parents more, because he can understand the difficulties they faced.

Question 5

Jennifer scheduled a mammogram and colonoscopy, as is recommended for a fifty year old woman. Jennifer is one of __________ Americans in her age group who takes advantage of health care screening.

Accepted Answer

A)   two
B)   four
C)   six
D)   ten

Question 6

Victor has been told his cholesterol ratio is not optimal for a man his age. His doctor told Victor that if he begins a moderate exercise routine, he can expect to extend his life by about __________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)   5 to 7
B)   6 to 8
C)   4 to 5
D)   1 to 4

Question 7

A major change in hearing for many middle-aged adults is:

Accepted Answer

A)   less sensitivity to low pitched sounds
B)   less sensitivity to high pitched sounds.
C)   less sensitivity to medium pitched sounds
D)   problems with sounds, in general, if there is no context for comprehension.

Question 8

Cultural variations in menopausal symptoms suggest:

Accepted Answer

A)   perceptions influence symptoms.
B)   diet can have an impact on which symptom is most prevalent.
C)   genetic factors play a role in menopause.
D)   all of these

Question 9

Middle age is considered a time when people often develop __________ relationships with their parents.

Accepted Answer

A)   improved
B)   hostile
C)   more realistic
D)   more neutral

Question 10

__________ intelligence is Sternberg's term to describe a person's ability to break down a problem or situation into the smaller parts of the whole.

Accepted Answer

A)   Analytical
B)   Creative
C)   Practical
D)   Applied

Question 11

__________ is Erikson's term for boredom, self-absorption, and the inability to contribute to society.

Accepted Answer

A)   Stagnation
B)   Isolation
C)   Distantiation
D)   Destruction

Question 12

According to current research, the adage, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," may actually be confusing learning ability with:

Accepted Answer

A)   health problems.
B)   sensory overload.
C)   tests that don't tap into practical intelligence.
D)   motivation.

Question 13

Of the following individuals, who is likely to be the most creative?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jason, who dislikes uncertainty and can't tolerate ambiguity
B)   Howard, who has a high IQ and loves to embellish stories and elaborate on the days' events
C)   Brandon, who has many imaginative solutions to problems, but rarely presents them because he is afraid of invoking ridicule
D)   Rob, who often comes up with original designs that are totally unexpected

Question 14

The basic reason that middle-aged adults tend to gain weight at a higher rate than younger individuals is:

Accepted Answer

A)   that the ratio of lean body mass to fat decreases.
B)   that hormonal production decreases.
C)   due to genetics.
D)   that adults tend to eat more, but compensate with more activity.

Question 15

__________, includes traits of calmness or anxiety, security or insecurity and self-satisfaction or self-pity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tempermentalism
B)   Neuroticism
C)   Histrionicism
D)   Antisocialism

Question 16

Ike, age 35, has developed a "middle-age spread," referring to wider hips, thicker thighs, and a "beer belly." This is most likely due to a:

Accepted Answer

A)   lower basal metabolism rate and a decreased rate of exercise.
B)   higher basal metabolism rate and a decreased rate of exercise.
C)   higher basal metabolism rate and an increased rate of exercise.
D)   lower basal metabolism rate and an increased rate of exercise.

Question 17

Challenges that confront workers in middle age may include:

Accepted Answer

A)   the rising cost of health insurance
B)   long hours at the office.
C)   juggling family life with a 40-hour work week.
D)   too little involvement with family.

Question 18

__________ intelligence is Sternberg's term to describe a person's ability to solve problems in unique ways and to feel comfortable with new or different situations or ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)   Analytical
B)   Pragmatic
C)   Fluid
D)   Creative

Question 19

Ron has noticed that he has started to get "love handles" and can't keep up with his teenage son when they play basketball, so he has enrolled at a gym to keep the "old man" inside from escaping. Ron is having difficulty with the polarity of:

Accepted Answer

A)   young/old.
B)   attachment/creation.
C)   masculine/feminine.
D)   physical/emotional

Question 20

__________ is Levinson's polarity that addresses a dawning recognition in a man that he has evil within himself and has power to hurt, damage, and injure himself as well as others.

Accepted Answer

A)   Destruction/creation
B)   Masculine/feminine
C)   Young/old
D)   Individuation/distantiation

Exam 10: Middle Adulthood

__________, includes traits of calmness or anxiety, security or insecurity and self-satisfaction or self-pity.

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Risk factors for problems with erections found in middle aged men include:

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Victor has been told his cholesterol ratio is not optimal for a man his age. His doctor told Victor that if he begins a moderate exercise routine, he can expect to extend his life by about __________ years.

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Ron has noticed that he has started to get "love handles" and can't keep up with his teenage son when they play basketball, so he has enrolled at a gym to keep the "old man" inside from escaping. Ron is having difficulty with the polarity of:

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Challenges that confront workers in middle age may include:

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Middle age is considered a time when people often develop __________ relationships with their parents.

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Of the following individuals, who is likely to be the most creative?

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Jennifer scheduled a mammogram and colonoscopy, as is recommended for a fifty year old woman. Jennifer is one of __________ Americans in her age group who takes advantage of health care screening.

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What is the most accurate statement regarding gender and cultural differences in stress responses?

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Ike, age 35, has developed a "middle-age spread," referring to wider hips, thicker thighs, and a "beer belly." This is most likely due to a:

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Michele is rather shy. The few friends she has would describe her as serious and reserved. Michele is low in __________ apparently.

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A major change in hearing for many middle-aged adults is:

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__________ intelligence is Sternberg's term to describe a person's ability to solve problems in unique ways and to feel comfortable with new or different situations or ideas.

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Ryan is now in middle adulthood with teenagers and a mortgage. As a result, Ryan is likely to:

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__________ is Levinson's polarity that addresses a dawning recognition in a man that he has evil within himself and has power to hurt, damage, and injure himself as well as others.

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Cultural variations in menopausal symptoms suggest:

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According to current research, the adage, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," may actually be confusing learning ability with:

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__________ intelligence is Sternberg's term to describe a person's ability to break down a problem or situation into the smaller parts of the whole.

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The basic reason that middle-aged adults tend to gain weight at a higher rate than younger individuals is:

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__________ is Erikson's term for boredom, self-absorption, and the inability to contribute to society.

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