Question 1

The type of white blood cell that is more likely to be present in low-stress circumstances are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   plasma cells
B)   NK cells
C)   lymphocytes
D)   monocytesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

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 memoryE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

_____ refers to the ability to understand ideas expressed in words.

Accepted Answer

A)   Verbal comprehension
B)   Verbal memory
C)   Implicit memory
D)   Spatial orientationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause.What are things one can do to alleviate these symptoms?

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Question 5

Drawing on beliefs,values,and goals to change the meaning of a stressful situation is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   self-efficacy.
B)   problem-focused coping.
C)   meaning-making coping.
D)   proactive coping.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following strategies would be most helpful in improving memory in middle age?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid using vivid imagery to keep from becoming distracted.
B)   Use a recall rather than recognition strategy whenever possible.
C)   Use an organization strategy to categorize information to be remembered.
D)   Avoid using the information to be remembered so that it does not become confused with other information.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

List the physical changes that take place during middle adulthood.

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Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that could be related to erectile problems in middle-aged men?

Accepted Answer

A)   Smoking
B)   Diabetes
C)   Excessive sexual activity
D)   Elevated cholesterol levelsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The gradual decline in men's testosterone levels in middle age can reduce their _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   lung capacity
B)   sexual drive
C)   infertility
D)   thyroid levelsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In a Canadian study of 40- to 64-year-olds conducted by Wright in 2006,only _____ percent reported that their sexual life was less satisfying than it had been when they were in their twenties.

Accepted Answer

A)   70
B)   50
C)   40
D)   30E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The ability to focus and maintain an image on the retina is referred to as _____ of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle integrity
B)   focal power
C)   visual acuity
D)   accommodationE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs believe that a meaningful life can be understood in terms of four main needs.Which of the following is NOT one of those needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   The need for shelter
B)   The need for purpose
C)   The need for values
D)   The need for self-worthE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

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 inactiveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

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

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Question 15

Identify the term that refers to the mental "workbench" where individuals manipulate information and solve problems.

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Question 16

Which of the following is most typical of the vision-related issues faced by middle-aged individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Difficulty viewing moving objects
B)   Difficulty viewing objects on the background
C)   Difficulty viewing close objects
D)   Difficulty viewing complicated patternsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Fluid intelligence is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)   reason abstractly.
B)   recall information.
C)   accumulate information.
D)   accumulate verbal skills.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Varicose veins
B)   Bursitis
C)   Arthritis
D)   Cardiovascular diseaseE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following are the most common chronic disorders for men during middle age?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cancer,heart disease,and stroke
B)   Arthritis,bursitis,and varicose veins
C)   Hearing and vision impairments
D)   Sinus and respiratory problemsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is a consistent finding regarding age identity?

Accepted Answer

A)   As adults become older their age identity is younger than their chronological age.
B)   Most adults feel that their age identity is five years more than their chronological age.
C)   The age identity of adults is directly proportional to their chronological age.
D)   Most adults feel that their age identity is much older than their chronological age.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that could be related to erectile problems in middle-aged men?

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Which of the following are the most common chronic disorders for men during middle age?

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Fluid intelligence is the ability to:

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

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

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Drawing on beliefs,values,and goals to change the meaning of a stressful situation is known as:

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

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The type of white blood cell that is more likely to be present in low-stress circumstances are _____.

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List the physical changes that take place during middle adulthood.

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Which of the following is a consistent finding regarding age identity?

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_____ refers to the ability to understand ideas expressed in words.

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Which of the following strategies would be most helpful in improving memory in middle age?

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Identify the term that refers to the mental "workbench" where individuals manipulate information and solve problems.

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Which of the following is most typical of the vision-related issues faced by middle-aged individuals?

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In a Canadian study of 40- to 64-year-olds conducted by Wright in 2006,only _____ percent reported that their sexual life was less satisfying than it had been when they were in their twenties.

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Briefly discuss the conditions that may occur with menopause.What are things one can do to alleviate these symptoms?

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The gradual decline in men's testosterone levels in middle age can reduce their _____.

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The ability to focus and maintain an image on the retina is referred to as _____ of the eye.

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Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs believe that a meaningful life can be understood in terms of four main needs.Which of the following is NOT one of those needs?

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

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