Question 1

People suffering from anorexia use food and their weight as a means of

Accepted Answer

A)  control. 
B)  reward. 
C)  punishment. 
D)  gaining popularity. 
A)  control. 
B)  reward. 
C)  punishment. 
D)  gaining popularity.

Question 2

The global term for a neurological disorder in which the primary symptom is deterioration of mental functioning is

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer disease. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  neurological degradation. 
A)  Alzheimer disease. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  neurological degradation.

Question 3

Rodin and Langer (1977) conducted a study in which one group of nursing home patients was given increased control over daily routines, while another group was not. The main finding in this study was that

Accepted Answer

A)  more perceived control improved the lives of the patients. 
B)  more responsibility caused debilitating anxiety in the patients. 
C)  patients responded better to nurturing staff and administrators than to the additional control. 
D)  many patients began to feel they no longer needed the nursing home care. 
A)  more perceived control improved the lives of the patients. 
B)  more responsibility caused debilitating anxiety in the patients. 
C)  patients responded better to nurturing staff and administrators than to the additional control. 
D)  many patients began to feel they no longer needed the nursing home care.

Question 4

Compared to adolescents, emerging adults are more likely to

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A)  have chronic health problems. 
B)  be obese. 
C)  have a mental disorder. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  have chronic health problems. 
B)  be obese. 
C)  have a mental disorder. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

During adolescence, activity levels

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A)  increase because of the focus on organized school sports. 
B)  increase because PE is an academic requirement for high school graduation. 
C)  decrease, especially for girls. 
D)  decrease, especially for boys. 
A)  increase because of the focus on organized school sports. 
B)  increase because PE is an academic requirement for high school graduation. 
C)  decrease, especially for girls. 
D)  decrease, especially for boys.

Question 6

Which of the following elements would be MOST important to include in a program aimed at adolescent drug use prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  community service punishments for drug abuse infractions 
B)  fostering positive relations between parents and children 
C)  isolating adolescents from drug-using peers 
D)  helping students resist temptation and "just say no" to drug use 
A)  community service punishments for drug abuse infractions 
B)  fostering positive relations between parents and children 
C)  isolating adolescents from drug-using peers 
D)  helping students resist temptation and "just say no" to drug use

Question 7

_____ provides temporary relief for those who are caring for the elderly or individuals with disabilities or illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  A nursing home 
B)  Respite care 
C)  Hospitals 
D)  Psychiatrists 
A)  A nursing home 
B)  Respite care 
C)  Hospitals 
D)  Psychiatrists

Question 8

Anorexia occurs _____ times more in females than in males.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  5 
D)  15 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  5 
D)  15

Question 9

Jessica is extremely thin but complains she is fat, so she exercises obsessively to avoid weight gain. Jessica may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  amenorrhea. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  bulimia. 
A)  amenorrhea. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  bulimia.

Question 10

At age 76, which chronic condition is Beth MOST likely to suffer from?

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis 
B)  heart disease 
C)  hypertension 
D)  hearing impairment 
A)  arthritis 
B)  heart disease 
C)  hypertension 
D)  hearing impairment

Question 11

Which of the following represents a transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias?

Accepted Answer

A)  severe memory loss 
B)  cardiovascular disease 
C)  late-onset Alzheimer disease 
D)  mild cognitive impairment (MCI) 
A)  severe memory loss 
B)  cardiovascular disease 
C)  late-onset Alzheimer disease 
D)  mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

Question 12

Which brain chemical messenger is low in Alzheimer patients?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Older adults who exercise regularly will likely enjoy which of the following benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  improved cellular and cognitive functioning 
B)  prevention of common chronic illnesses such as stroke, breast cancer, and cardiovascular disease 
C)  reduction in the decline of motor skills 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  improved cellular and cognitive functioning 
B)  prevention of common chronic illnesses such as stroke, breast cancer, and cardiovascular disease 
C)  reduction in the decline of motor skills 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Rachel has a positive relationship with her parents and siblings. Her parents are reasonable but clear in their expectations, and they support Rachel's interests and efforts. Rachel is

Accepted Answer

A)  at high risk for drug abuse. 
B)  at low risk for drug abuse. 
C)  likely to abuse alcohol but not marijuana and cocaine. 
D)  likely to have close friendships with drug-using peers. 
A)  at high risk for drug abuse. 
B)  at low risk for drug abuse. 
C)  likely to abuse alcohol but not marijuana and cocaine. 
D)  likely to have close friendships with drug-using peers.

Question 15

Ten-year-old Joel's BMI is in the 86th percentile. Joel is

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A)  obese. 
B)  overweight. 
C)  at risk for being overweight. 
D)  in the normal weight range. 
A)  obese. 
B)  overweight. 
C)  at risk for being overweight. 
D)  in the normal weight range.

Question 16

Doug does not recognize his home, neighbors, and even family members. Doug has a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  pervasive developmental disorder. 
B)  dementia. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  arthritis. 
A)  pervasive developmental disorder. 
B)  dementia. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  arthritis.

Question 17

A comparison of adolescents in 28 countries by the World Health Organization found that compared to teenagers in most other countries, U.S. adolescents

Accepted Answer

A)  eat more junk food. 
B)  eat more vegetables. 
C)  eat more fruit. 
D)  exercise more. 
A)  eat more junk food. 
B)  eat more vegetables. 
C)  eat more fruit. 
D)  exercise more.

Question 18

Of the following, who is LEAST likely to exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  African American girls 
B)  Asian girls 
C)  Latino boys 
D)  non-Latino white girls 
A)  African American girls 
B)  Asian girls 
C)  Latino boys 
D)  non-Latino white girls

Question 19

The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding strongly recommends exclusive breast-feeding until the infant is

Accepted Answer

A)  6 weeks old. 
B)  2 months old. 
C)  3 months old. 
D)  6 months old. 
A)  6 weeks old. 
B)  2 months old. 
C)  3 months old. 
D)  6 months old.

Question 20

Men have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions, whereas women have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  sinus; coronary heart 
B)  fatal; nonfatal 
C)  arthritis; hearing 
D)  nonfatal; fatal 
A)  sinus; coronary heart 
B)  fatal; nonfatal 
C)  arthritis; hearing 
D)  nonfatal; fatal

People suffering from anorexia use food and their weight as a means of

The global term for a neurological disorder in which the primary symptom is deterioration of mental functioning is

Rodin and Langer (1977) conducted a study in which one group of nursing home patients was given increased control over daily routines, while another group was not. The main finding in this study was that

Compared to adolescents, emerging adults are more likely to

During adolescence, activity levels

Which of the following elements would be MOST important to include in a program aimed at adolescent drug use prevention?

_____ provides temporary relief for those who are caring for the elderly or individuals with disabilities or illnesses.

Anorexia occurs _____ times more in females than in males.

Jessica is extremely thin but complains she is fat, so she exercises obsessively to avoid weight gain. Jessica may be suffering from

At age 76, which chronic condition is Beth MOST likely to suffer from?

Which of the following represents a transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias?

Which brain chemical messenger is low in Alzheimer patients?

Older adults who exercise regularly will likely enjoy which of the following benefits?

Rachel has a positive relationship with her parents and siblings. Her parents are reasonable but clear in their expectations, and they support Rachel's interests and efforts. Rachel is

Ten-year-old Joel's BMI is in the 86th percentile. Joel is

Doug does not recognize his home, neighbors, and even family members. Doug has a form of

A comparison of adolescents in 28 countries by the World Health Organization found that compared to teenagers in most other countries, U.S. adolescents

Of the following, who is LEAST likely to exercise?

The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding strongly recommends exclusive breast-feeding until the infant is

Men have a higher incidence of _ chronic conditions, whereas women have a higher incidence of _ chronic conditions.

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People suffering from anorexia use food and their weight as a means of

The global term for a neurological disorder in which the primary symptom is deterioration of mental functioning is

Rodin and Langer (1977) conducted a study in which one group of nursing home patients was given increased control over daily routines, while another group was not. The main finding in this study was that

Compared to adolescents, emerging adults are more likely to

During adolescence, activity levels

Which of the following elements would be MOST important to include in a program aimed at adolescent drug use prevention?

_____ provides temporary relief for those who are caring for the elderly or individuals with disabilities or illnesses.

Anorexia occurs _____ times more in females than in males.

Jessica is extremely thin but complains she is fat, so she exercises obsessively to avoid weight gain. Jessica may be suffering from

At age 76, which chronic condition is Beth MOST likely to suffer from?

Which of the following represents a transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease and other dementias?

Which brain chemical messenger is low in Alzheimer patients?

Older adults who exercise regularly will likely enjoy which of the following benefits?

Rachel has a positive relationship with her parents and siblings. Her parents are reasonable but clear in their expectations, and they support Rachel's interests and efforts. Rachel is

Ten-year-old Joel's BMI is in the 86th percentile. Joel is

Doug does not recognize his home, neighbors, and even family members. Doug has a form of

A comparison of adolescents in 28 countries by the World Health Organization found that compared to teenagers in most other countries, U.S. adolescents

Of the following, who is LEAST likely to exercise?

The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding strongly recommends exclusive breast-feeding until the infant is

Men have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions, whereas women have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Men have a higher incidence of _ chronic conditions, whereas women have a higher incidence of _ chronic conditions.