Question 1

Which of the following is one of the outcomes of the restructuring,downsizing,and outsourcing resulting from globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offering incentives to middle-aged employees to retire early
B)  Encouraging middle-aged professionals to take up entrepreneurship
C)  Offering incentives to young professionals to outperform middle-aged employees
D)  Hiring more middle-aged professionals to supervisory and managerial positionsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Describe the differences between LDL and HDL and some of the changes one can make in lifestyle to affect cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol comes in two forms: LDL (low...

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely to cause difficulty for a middle-aged adult without glasses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading a newspaper
B)  Watching TV
C)  Reading an eye chart 20 feet away
D)  Reading a road sign during the dayE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

As per the study conducted by Lachman,Maier,and Budner (2000) ,it was found that _____ of the individuals 60 to 75 years of age considered themselves middle-aged.

Accepted Answer

A)  almost all
B)  almost half
C)  one-third
D)  one-fourthE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is a reason for the reduction in light received by the retina during middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in the size of the iris
B)  An increase in blood supply to the eye
C)  Reduced size of the pupil
D)  Reduced opacity of the lensE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

In menopause,production of estrogen by t...

Question 7

Which of the following statements about menopause is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The age at which menopause occurs has increased dramatically in recent years.
B)  There is no correlation between the onset of menarche and the onset of menopause.
C)  Perimenopause can take up to ten years.
D)  Later menopause is linked with increased risk of breast cancer.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following are prematurely aging cells that result from persistent immune activation?

Accepted Answer

A)  NK cells
B)  Red blood cells
C)  B lymphocytes
D)  Senescent T cellsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following BEST explains why middle adulthood comes later and lasts longer now than in the early 1900s?

Accepted Answer

A)  People today have fewer children than people in the early 1900s.
B)  People today have a higher income than people in the early 1900s.
C)  People today have less anxiety in their lives than people in the early 1900s.
D)  People today have healthier lifestyles than people in the early 1900s.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

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) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

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

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE about cholesterol levels in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-density cholesterol leads to the hardening of the arteries when its level increases and sticks to the lining of the blood vessels.
B)  Low-density cholesterol is referred to as good cholesterol as the risk of cardiovascular disease reduces.
C)  High-density cholesterol is referred to as bad cholesterol as the risk of cardiovascular disease increases when low-density cholesterol is high.
D)  The level of cholesterol in the blood increases during the adult years and in midlife begins to accumulate on the artery walls.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

In the United States,nearly _____ percent of individuals 45 to 54 years of age are employed.

Accepted Answer

A)  30
B)  50
C)  65
D)  80E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Many experts on middle adulthood describe the age period of 55 to 65 as:

Accepted Answer

A)  late adulthood.
B)  early midlife.
C)  late midlife.
D)  early adulthood.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs,such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rogaine and Prozac.
B)  Levitra and Cialis.
C)  Oxycodone and Prozac.
D)  Naproxen and OxyContin.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The term _____ is given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Accepted Answer

A)  sarcoma
B)  osteopenia
C)  osteoporosis
D)  sarcopeniaE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

_____ was the main cause of death in the United States until the middle of the twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A)  Infectious disease
B)  Accident
C)  Chronic disease
D)  HomicideE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the onset of menarche and menopause is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The timing of menarche has significantly decreased in the twentieth century.
B)  The average age at which U.S.women have their last period is 61.
C)  Women who reported early menarche were prone to have earlier menopause.
D)  In menarche,production of estrogen by the ovaries declines dramatically.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

In a Canadian study of 40- to 64-year-olds conducted by Wright (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) All of the above

Question 20

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 D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

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

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Which of the following statements about menopause is NOT true?

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The term _____ is given to age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

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Which of the following is a reason for the reduction in light received by the retina during middle adulthood?

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Which of the following is one of the outcomes of the restructuring,downsizing,and outsourcing resulting from globalization?

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Which of the following is most likely to cause difficulty for a middle-aged adult without glasses?

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Many experts on middle adulthood describe the age period of 55 to 65 as:

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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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_____ was the main cause of death in the United States until the middle of the twentieth century.

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Which of the following statements about the onset of menarche and menopause is TRUE?

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As per the study conducted by Lachman,Maier,and Budner (2000) ,it was found that _____ of the individuals 60 to 75 years of age considered themselves middle-aged.

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Treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs,such as:

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

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Which of the following are prematurely aging cells that result from persistent immune activation?

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In the United States,nearly _____ percent of individuals 45 to 54 years of age are employed.

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Describe the differences between LDL and HDL and some of the changes one can make in lifestyle to affect cholesterol levels.

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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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Which of the following BEST explains why middle adulthood comes later and lasts longer now than in the early 1900s?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about cholesterol levels in humans?

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In a Canadian study of 40- to 64-year-olds conducted by Wright (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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