A) life expectancy.
B) life span.
C) life structure.
D) life course.
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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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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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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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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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A) Preoperational thought
B) Postformal thought
C) Concrete Operational thought
D) Formal Operational thought
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A) work
B) family
C) health
D) cognitive fitness
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A) preoperational
B) formal operational
C) concrete operational
D) post-formal
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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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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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A) compensation
B) selection
C) optimization
D) commitment
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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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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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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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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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A) physical processes.
B) cognitive processes.
C) socioemotional processes.
D) all of the above.
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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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A) their diet.
B) their spirituality.
C) a caring community.
D) all of the above.
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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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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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