Question 1

Trends in both crystallized and fluid mental abilities reported from the Seattle Longitudinal Study indicate that middle-aged adults __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   show steady increases in nonverbal IQ
B)   often overestimate their intellectual abilities
C)   are intellectually "in their prime," not "over the hill"
D)   show sharp decrements in ability, starting around age 40

Question 2

Which statement is true about age-related changes in mental abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Many early cross-sectional studies showed an age-related increase in cognitive functioning.
B)   Cross-sectional research from the 1950s revealed modest decreases in mental abilities in midlife.
C)   Testing of college students and soldiers in the 1920s revealed an increase in intelligence in midlife.
D)   When adults are followed longitudinally, their verbal scores rise during early adulthood and decline in midlife.

Question 3

Bronson manages a fast-food restaurant.Which individual with similar qualifications and years of experience should he hire if he is looking for adept,attentive,competent customer service?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brandon, a 19-year-old
B)   Alba, a 23-year-old
C)   Donnette, a 30-year-old
D)   Garfield, a 45-year-old

Question 4

As we age,__________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fibers in the dermis thicken
B)   fat in the hypodermis increases
C)   the epidermis becomes more firmly attached to the dermis
D)   cells in both the epidermis and dermis decline in water content

Question 5

Because older adults find ways to compensate for cognitive slowing on familiar tasks,their reaction time __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   is considerably better on verbal items than on nonverbal items
B)   is somewhat better on nonverbal items than on verbal items
C)   cannot be improved through training
D)   is slower on familiar tasks than on unfamiliar tasks

Question 6

Wesley finds meaning in almost all of his daily activities,even during stressful times.Wesley is displaying which element of hardiness?

Accepted Answer

A)   commitment
B)   control
C)   challenge
D)   confidence

Question 7

In college,__________ tend to take fewer credits and progress at a slower pace.

Accepted Answer

A)   younger women
B)   younger men
C)   older women
D)   older men

Question 8

In middle adulthood,stress management __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   is less important than in early adulthood
B)   is less important than in late adulthood
C)   can limit the age-related rise in illness
D)   escalates the severity of disease

Question 9

Andrew is extremely competitive,ambitious,impatient,and hostile.He is prone to angry outbursts.Andrew displays __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Type A behavior pattern
B)   the Type B behavior pattern
C)   approval-seeking behavior
D)   passive-aggressive behavior

Question 10

The inability to attain an erection when desired __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rarely occurs before age 50
B)   is a sign of serious sexual dysfunction
C)   becomes more common in midlife
D)   is always a sign of declining testosterone

Question 11

Which rural woman is the most likely to report negative physical and emotional symptoms of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stacey, a North American woman
B)   Aiko, a Japanese woman
C)   Eme, a Mayan woman
D)   Sophie, a Greek woman

Question 12

Which statement is true about age-related hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   African tribal peoples display little age-related hearing loss.
B)   Women's hearing declines earlier and more rapidly than men's.
C)   The first sign of hearing loss is a sharp loss at low frequencies.
D)   Few middle-aged adults with hearing difficulties benefit from hearing aids.

Question 13

Which statement is true about the aging skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bones become more porous with age.
B)   Bones narrow with age, as new cells accumulate.
C)   With age, the mineral content of bones increases.
D)   Men's reserve of bone minerals is lower than women's.

Question 14

Research shows that dietary calorie restriction in nonhuman primates __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increases blood glucose and insulin levels
B)   reduces the incidence of age-related diseases
C)   decreases bone density and muscle mass
D)   increases accumulation of body fat

Question 15

Which individual is most likely to say that he or she has had no sexual partners in the previous year?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tamara, a 37-year-old woman
B)   Santos, a 38-year-old man
C)   Darnell, a 59-year-old man
D)   Margarete, a 58-year-old woman

Question 16

Teaching people to be __________ rather than hostile and to __________ rather than explode interrupts the intense physiological response that intervenes between psychological stress and illness.

Accepted Answer

A)   passive; implode
B)   impulsive; relax
C)   assertive; negotiate
D)   passive; avoid

Question 17

By midlife,__________.

Accepted Answer

A)   half the rods in the retina are lost
B)   the cones in the retina double in size
C)   the blood supply to the retina increases
D)   the retina becomes thicker and more sensitive

Question 18

Saul,age 62,has an eye condition.Its name literally means "old eyes." Saul has __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   glaucoma
B)   presbycusis
C)   macular degeneration
D)   presbyopia

Question 19

Hormone therapy __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreases the risks of breast and lung cancer
B)   reduces the physical discomforts of menopause
C)   has few, if any, negative consequences
D)   decreases the risks of heart attack and stroke

Question 20

Mature-age adult learners list __________ as the most common reason for not completing their degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)   role overload
B)   the amount of homework
C)   the fast pace of the classes
D)   failure to achieve high grades

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Which statement is true about age-related hearing loss?

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Which statement is true about age-related changes in mental abilities?

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Because older adults find ways to compensate for cognitive slowing on familiar tasks,their reaction time __________.

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Saul,age 62,has an eye condition.Its name literally means "old eyes." Saul has __________.

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Teaching people to be __________ rather than hostile and to __________ rather than explode interrupts the intense physiological response that intervenes between psychological stress and illness.

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Research shows that dietary calorie restriction in nonhuman primates __________.

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Hormone therapy __________.

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Which individual is most likely to say that he or she has had no sexual partners in the previous year?

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By midlife,__________.

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Which rural woman is the most likely to report negative physical and emotional symptoms of menopause?

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Andrew is extremely competitive,ambitious,impatient,and hostile.He is prone to angry outbursts.Andrew displays __________.

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Bronson manages a fast-food restaurant.Which individual with similar qualifications and years of experience should he hire if he is looking for adept,attentive,competent customer service?

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Mature-age adult learners list __________ as the most common reason for not completing their degrees.

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In college,__________ tend to take fewer credits and progress at a slower pace.

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As we age,__________.

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Trends in both crystallized and fluid mental abilities reported from the Seattle Longitudinal Study indicate that middle-aged adults __________.

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Which statement is true about the aging skeleton?

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Wesley finds meaning in almost all of his daily activities,even during stressful times.Wesley is displaying which element of hardiness?

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The inability to attain an erection when desired __________.

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In middle adulthood,stress management __________.

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