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The maximum number of years any member of the species has been documented to live is known as the:


A) life expectancy.
B) life span.
C) life structure.
D) life course.

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According to Perry and other contemporary cognitive theorists, adolescents tend to:


A) see the world in terms of polarities.
B) use reflective, relativistic thinking when solving problems.
C) see the truth as an ongoing and perhaps never-ending process.
D) accept that emotion and subjective factors can influence thinking.

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Which of the following was NOT a finding from the longitudinal study of 2,000 males that took place from the time they were in the tenth grade until five years after high school?


A) The tenth-graders with the highest self-esteem in high school now were experiencing low self-esteem at college and work.
B) Those who were the most achievement-oriented in tenth grade remained the most achievement-oriented eight years later.
C) Marriage reduced their drug use.
D) Unemployment increased their drug use.

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The term returning students refers to students who:


A) are on academic probation and must "return" and retake some of their basic courses.
B) either did not go to college right out of high school or at dropped out and are now returning.
C) did not take summer school courses and are now returning for the fall term.
D) must return to their academic advisor and have their schedule readjusted to reflect new requirements within their majors.

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding religious faith and practices?


A) Individuals over 65 years of age were more likely to say that religious faith is the most significant influence in their lives than younger adults.
B) Young adults were more likely to put their religious faith into practice than older adults.
C) Older African-American adults were more likely to find meaning in religion than their white counterparts.
D) Praying or meditating at least once a month was found to be associated with increased longevity.

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_________ holds that the correct answer to a problem requires reflective thinking and may vary from one situation to another, that the search for truth is an on-going and perhaps never-ending process, and that sometimes thinking cannot be abstract but must be realistic and pragmatic.


A) Preoperational thought
B) Postformal thought
C) Concrete Operational thought
D) Formal Operational thought

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According to Staudinger's cross-sectional study, individuals from 35 to 65 years of age personally invest the MOST time in:


A) work
B) family
C) health
D) cognitive fitness

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According to Piaget, the highest stage of thinking is the ________ stage.


A) preoperational
B) formal operational
C) concrete operational
D) post-formal

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Which of the following strategies would NOT be effective in helping returning students to adjust to college?


A) These students should consider joining a campus group that has students of various ages.
B) These students should try to improve their study skills.
C) To prevent feeling old, these students should spend their time only with students their own age.
D) They should seek counseling from a campus counselor if they have personal problems and issues.

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According to Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory, motivation for emotion-related goals:


A) is high during infancy and early childhood.
B) declines in middle childhood through early adulthood.
C) increases in middle and late adulthood.
D) is characterized by all of the above.

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When Jan was 68, she realized that she would be unable to continue teaching full-time at the community college, but she did not want to retire completely from teaching. So, she decided to teach at least one class per semester. Jan is illustrating which process of self-regulation in aging?


A) compensation
B) selection
C) optimization
D) commitment

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding development?


A) Development involves growth.
B) Development involves decline.
C) Development begins at birth and continues through adolescence.
D) Development is a product of physical, cognitive and socioemotional processes.

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According to your textbook, which of the following suggestions would NOT help one to make the transition to adulthood effectively?


A) Expect to be lonely and use this time to focus on your studies or your job.
B) Work on improving your life skills and planning ability.
C) Manage your emotions.
D) Develop an optimistic style of thinking and coping.

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Martin's development involves physical processes, such as:


A) his genetic inheritance from his parents.
B) his height and weight.
C) his motor skills.
D) all of the above.

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Which of the following is/are TRUE concerning the emotional life of individuals in late adulthood?


A) Older adults reported experiencing more positive emotions and fewer negative emotions than younger adults.
B) Older adults report better control of their emotions than younger adults.
C) Older adults who were obsessed about the past were less well-adjusted than older adults who integrated their past and their present.
D) All of the above are true.

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Development involves:


A) physical processes.
B) cognitive processes.
C) socioemotional processes.
D) all of the above.

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Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding development?


A) Development involves both growth and decline.
B) Development is a product of physical, cognitive, and socioemotional processes.
C) Development begins at conception and continues through the lifespan.
D) All of the above are true.

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Some possible explanations for the longevity of Okinawans included:


A) their diet.
B) their spirituality.
C) a caring community.
D) all of the above.

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Grandma Grace plants a small garden each year; shops; visits family and friends; and participates in church. What do recent studies suggest about Grandma Grace's activity?


A) This activity could increase her stress hormones and cause a decline in her immune system.
B) She will tend to be happier and stay healthier.
C) She is likely to experience ageism and disengagement.
D) Too much activity by older adults can lead to cognitive decline.

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According to Erikson, the task of early adulthood (20's, 30's) is to develop:


A) confidence in one's abilities.
B) a sense of trust about the world.
C) close, loving relationships.
D) a sense of identity.

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