Exam 11: Becoming an Adult

Susan has been to her doctor and had her BMI measured. She is told that her score is very low. It is likely that her doctor will explain the health risks involved in being underweight. Which of the following will likely be among the risks discussed?

Allanah is 57 and recently divorced. She is at the stage in her life at which she has to make many decisions regarding her future on her own. As a typical mature adult, how will Allanah most likely make her decisions?

To increase your HDL level, what should you consume high levels of?

How is the consumption of alcohol related to the promotion of health?

Which of the following practices do women follow more than men?

Dr. Jones asks his journalism students to write down as many synonyms for the word, "happy", as they can. What type of intellectual functioning is Dr. Jones examining in his students?

Karl was a 23-year-old male living in Canada who just died. What was the most likely cause of Karl's death?

In Canada, which of the following individuals has achieved "adulthood?"

In order to qualify as a "postformal thinker," what must you be able to accept?

How does the optimal level of development change over the lifespan?

Because Claudia has a diet high in fat, which of the following is Claudia most at risk for?

Smita is a young woman who has been dressed in an elaborate garment and is being separated from the rest of the community. After three days of performing various rituals, she will be allowed back into the group as an adult. What is Smita most likely experiencing?

Nic is an Aboriginal individual who avoids going to a pub with friends because he's wary that people often think that because he's Aboriginal he's also an alcoholic. and that they will judge him based on that thought. Which concept does this situation illustrate?

Dr. Merchant points to a picture of elephants and asks you to describe what you see in the picture. What is Dr. Merchant most likely assessing?

Based on her test results, Sylvia's doctor has just told her that she needs to decrease her saturated fat in her diet. According to Dietitians of Canada, what is the recommended percentage of saturated fat in the diet?

Bernice is very interested in studying how the energy needs of the human body change through the lifespan. In other words, what is Bernice interested in studying?

Lucia is 67 years old. She loves to complete Sudoku puzzles because she says that they "keep her mind sharp." What mental ability is Lucia testing when she completes this type of puzzle?

According to Berns, Moore, and Capra (2009), when is a person's prefrontal cortex fully developed?

Richard has just been told by his physician that he should cut back on the amount of fat in his diet. What does Richard most likely have in his blood?

Which of the following individuals is still experiencing an improvement in his/her primary mental abilities?