Question 1

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

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Question 2

What percentage of Americans considers themselves to be religious?

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A)  Between 35 and 40 percent
B)  Not more than 55 percent
C)  More than 70 percent
D)  Almost 60 percentE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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

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A)  loses; loses
B)  loses; gains
C)  gains; gains
D)  gains; losesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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

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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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

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

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A)  Stroke
B)  Bursitis
C)  Cancer
D)  Cardiovascular diseaseE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Why is LDL referred to as "bad" cholesterol?

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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.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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

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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) A) and C)

Question 8

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

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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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

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A)  lung disease.
B)  cancer.
C)  stroke.
D)  arthritis.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

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

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A)  genetic
B)  fatal chronic
C)  nonfatal chronic
D)  congenitalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

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A)  2 percent
B)  15 percent
C)  22 percent
D)  23 percentE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

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

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A)  spatial orientation.
B)  inductive reasoning.
C)  verbal ability.
D)  perceptual speed.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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

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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.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

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A)  Increase in height
B)  Decrease in weight
C)  Brittle fingernails
D)  Loss of memoryE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

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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.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Hardening of the arteries is known as:

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A)  arteriosclerosis.
B)  osteoporosis.
C)  multiple sclerosis.
D)  atherosclerosis.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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.

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

Question 20

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

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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 outE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hardening of the arteries is known as:

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

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

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Why is LDL referred to as "bad" cholesterol?

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

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What percentage of Americans considers themselves to be religious?

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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.

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