Question 1

Which of the following statements about bone and joint functioning is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Peak functioning of the body's joints usually occurs in the thirties. 
B) By the end of midlife,bones break more easily and heal more slowly. 
C) Maximum bone density occurs by the mid- to late-twenties. 
D) The rate of bone density loss decelerates in the fifties. 
A) Peak functioning of the body's joints usually occurs in the thirties. 
B) By the end of midlife,bones break more easily and heal more slowly. 
C) Maximum bone density occurs by the mid- to late-twenties. 
D) The rate of bone density loss decelerates in the fifties.

Question 2

A study of HRT's effects was halted as evidence emerged that participants who were receiving HRT faced an increased risk of:

Accepted Answer

A) lung disease. 
B) cancer. 
C) stroke. 
D) arthritis. 
A) lung disease. 
B) cancer. 
C) stroke. 
D) arthritis.

Question 3

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. 
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.

Question 4

What are the hormonal changes and related developments in middle-aged men? What are treatments one can use to alleviate these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Men experience hormonal changes in their

Question 5

Margie Lachman and her colleagues argue that having a _____ is one of the most important modifiable factors in delaying the onset of diseases in middle adulthood and reducing the frequency of diseases in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) high body mass index 
B) sense of control in middle age 
C) low calorie diet in middle adulthood 
D) low number of NK cells 
A) high body mass index 
B) sense of control in middle age 
C) low calorie diet in middle adulthood 
D) low number of NK cells

Question 6

Toby has the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and rotate them.Toby's ability is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) spatial orientation. 
B) inductive reasoning. 
C) verbal ability. 
D) perceptual speed. 
A) spatial orientation. 
B) inductive reasoning. 
C) verbal ability. 
D) perceptual speed.

Question 7

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who _____ reduced their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) maintained a high blood glucose level 
B) were physically active 
C) maintained a high LDL level 
D) were physically inactive 
A) maintained a high blood glucose level 
B) were physically active 
C) maintained a high LDL level 
D) were physically inactive

Question 8

Hardening of the arteries is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) arteriosclerosis. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) multiple sclerosis. 
D) atherosclerosis. 
A) arteriosclerosis. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) multiple sclerosis. 
D) atherosclerosis.

Question 9

What percentage of the U.S.population is older than 65 years?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 percent 
B) 15 percent 
C) 22 percent 
D) 23 percent 
A) 2 percent 
B) 15 percent 
C) 22 percent 
D) 23 percent

Question 10

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. 
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.

Question 11

Why is LDL referred to as "bad" cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases the risk of breast cancer. 
B) High levels of LDL cause atherosclerosis. 
C) It accelerates the process of aging. 
D) Low levels of LDL cause atherosclerosis. 
A) It increases the risk of breast cancer. 
B) High levels of LDL cause atherosclerosis. 
C) It accelerates the process of aging. 
D) Low levels of LDL cause atherosclerosis.

Question 12

Compared to men,women have a higher incidence of _____ disorders during middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) genetic 
B) fatal chronic 
C) nonfatal chronic 
D) congenital 
A) genetic 
B) fatal chronic 
C) nonfatal chronic 
D) congenital

Question 13

Identify the term given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the term given to age-related loss...

Question 14

Which of the following is a sign of aging for the average adult in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase in height 
B) Decrease in weight 
C) Brittle fingernails 
D) Loss of memory 
A) Increase in height 
B) Decrease in weight 
C) Brittle fingernails 
D) Loss of memory

Question 15

What percentage of Americans considers themselves to be religious?

Accepted Answer

A) Between 35 and 40 percent 
B) Not more than 55 percent 
C) More than 70 percent 
D) Almost 60 percent 
A) Between 35 and 40 percent 
B) Not more than 55 percent 
C) More than 70 percent 
D) Almost 60 percent

Question 16

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. 
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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the theorist who referred to midlife...

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a nonfatal chronic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Stroke 
B) Bursitis 
C) Cancer 
D) Cardiovascular disease 
A) Stroke 
B) Bursitis 
C) Cancer 
D) Cardiovascular disease

Question 19

Compared to middle age,which of the following BEST describes late middle age for many individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Health problems start to decline 
B) Losses may begin to outnumber gains 
C) Life-changes decrease; the path is relatively fixed 
D) Losses and gains even out 
A) Health problems start to decline 
B) Losses may begin to outnumber gains 
C) Life-changes decrease; the path is relatively fixed 
D) Losses and gains even out

Question 20

The average adult in middle adulthood _____ height and _____ weight.

Accepted Answer

A) loses; loses 
B) loses; gains 
C) gains; gains 
D) gains; loses 
A) loses; loses 
B) loses; gains 
C) gains; gains 
D) gains; loses

Which of the following statements about bone and joint functioning is TRUE?

A study of HRT's effects was halted as evidence emerged that participants who were receiving HRT faced an increased risk of:

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

What are the hormonal changes and related developments in middle-aged men? What are treatments one can use to alleviate these symptoms?

Margie Lachman and her colleagues argue that having a _____ is one of the most important modifiable factors in delaying the onset of diseases in middle adulthood and reducing the frequency of diseases in late adulthood.

Toby has the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and rotate them.Toby's ability is known as:

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who _____ reduced their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Hardening of the arteries is known as:

What percentage of the U.S.population is older than 65 years?

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

Why is LDL referred to as "bad" cholesterol?

Compared to men,women have a higher incidence of _____ disorders during middle adulthood.

Identify the term given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Which of the following is a sign of aging for the average adult in middle adulthood?

What percentage of Americans considers themselves to be religious?

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

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

Which of the following is an example of a nonfatal chronic disorder?

Compared to middle age,which of the following BEST describes late middle age for many individuals?

The average adult in middle adulthood _ height and _ weight.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Which of the following statements about bone and joint functioning is TRUE?

A study of HRT's effects was halted as evidence emerged that participants who were receiving HRT faced an increased risk of:

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

What are the hormonal changes and related developments in middle-aged men? What are treatments one can use to alleviate these symptoms?

Margie Lachman and her colleagues argue that having a _____ is one of the most important modifiable factors in delaying the onset of diseases in middle adulthood and reducing the frequency of diseases in late adulthood.

Toby has the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and rotate them.Toby's ability is known as:

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who _____ reduced their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Hardening of the arteries is known as:

What percentage of the U.S.population is older than 65 years?

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

Why is LDL referred to as "bad" cholesterol?

Compared to men,women have a higher incidence of _____ disorders during middle adulthood.

Identify the term given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Which of the following is a sign of aging for the average adult in middle adulthood?

What percentage of Americans considers themselves to be religious?

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

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

Which of the following is an example of a nonfatal chronic disorder?

Compared to middle age,which of the following BEST describes late middle age for many individuals?

The average adult in middle adulthood _____ height and _____ weight.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

The average adult in middle adulthood _ height and _ weight.