Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs's need for efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)   This need refers to the fact that present events draw meaning from their connection with future events.
B)   This need can lend a sense of goodness or positive characterization of life and justify certain courses of action.
C)   This need involves the belief that one can make a difference.
D)   This need implies that most individuals want to be good,worthy individuals.

Question 2

Cholesterol comes in two forms _____ and HDL.

Accepted Answer

A)   LDL
B)   BDL
C)   GAL
D)   QUL

Question 3

List four strategies that distinguish an expert from a novice.

Accepted Answer

1)Factual knowledge - they have a large ...

Question 4

John Horn maintains that in middle adulthood,_____ intelligence continues to increase.

Accepted Answer

A)   fluid
B)   semantic
C)   crystallized
D)   multiple

Question 5

Which of the following is the result of reduced blood supply to the eye in the fifties and sixties?

Accepted Answer

A)   An increase in accommodation of the eye
B)   An increase in the eye's blind spot
C)   An increase in the visual field's size
D)   An increase in the amount of light entering the eye

Question 6

Identify the term that is given to a condition,often occurring in middle and late adulthood,which is characterized by hypertension,obesity,and insulin resistance.This disorder may lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Men experience hormonal changes in their...

Question 8

What are the leading causes of death in middle adulthood? What can one do to avoid these issues?

Accepted Answer

In middle age,many deaths are caused by ...

Question 9

As per the study conducted by Lachman,Maier,& Budner in 2000,it was found that _____ of the individuals 65 to 69 years of age considered themselves middle-aged.

Accepted Answer

A)   almost all
B)   almost half
C)   one-third
D)   one-fourth

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE about mortality rates in United States and the world?

Accepted Answer

A)   The least number of deaths in the twentieth century were caused due to infectious diseases.
B)   The rates of chronic disorders have decreased and the rate of infectious disease have increased.
C)   In old age,many deaths are caused by a single,readily identifiable condition.
D)   Men usually have higher mortality rates than women for all of the leading causes of death. D

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding the immune system is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Its machinery consists of billions of red blood cells.
B)   When a person is under stress,the levels of bacteria and viruses drop dramatically.
C)   Lower levels of NK cells in stressful situations indicate a weakened immune system.
D)   Stress increases the number of natural killer (NK) cells in the body.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about the immune system and stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   NK cells are a type of white blood cell that is more likely to be present in high stress circumstances.
B)   Higher levels of NK cells in stressful situations indicate a weakened immune system.
C)   Immune system functioning increases with normal aging.
D)   Aerobic fitness is related to the presence of a lower level of senescent T cells.

Question 13

Which of the following is at fault in many erectile problems in middle-aged men?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diabetes
B)   Low blood pressure
C)   Low level of NK cells
D)   Excessive weight-lifting

Question 14

Which of the following statements about novices and experts is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Novices are more creative in solving problems than experts.
B)   Novices are more flexible in solving problems than experts.
C)   Experts avoid the use of strategies and shortcuts when solving problems.
D)   Experts process information more automatically than novices.

Question 15

Identify the term that refers to a kind of (adult)intelligence that consists of one's ability to reason abstractly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the term that refers to a...

Question 16

_____ 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)   Homicide

Question 17

According to Viktor Frankl,the three most distinct human qualities are freedom,responsibility,and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   authority
B)   spirituality
C)   fraternity
D)   industry

Question 18

According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study,which of the following abilities showed signs of early decline?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spatial orientation
B)   Perceptual speed
C)   Inductive reasoning
D)   Verbal memory

Question 19

At 60 years of age,the retina receives only _____ as much light as it did at 20 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   two-third
B)   one-fourth
C)   half
D)   one-third

Question 20

Questions such as,"To which age group do you belong?" and "How old do you feel?" reflect the concept of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mental age
B)   age identity
C)   chronological age
D)   age stereotype B

Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Which of the following is TRUE about Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs's need for efficacy?

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Cholesterol comes in two forms _____ and HDL.

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List four strategies that distinguish an expert from a novice.

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John Horn maintains that in middle adulthood,_____ intelligence continues to increase.

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Which of the following is the result of reduced blood supply to the eye in the fifties and sixties?

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Identify the term that is given to a condition,often occurring in middle and late adulthood,which is characterized by hypertension,obesity,and insulin resistance.This disorder may lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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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 are the leading causes of death in middle adulthood? What can one do to avoid these issues?

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As per the study conducted by Lachman,Maier,& Budner in 2000,it was found that _____ of the individuals 65 to 69 years of age considered themselves middle-aged.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about mortality rates in United States and the world?

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Which of the following statements regarding the immune system is TRUE?

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Which of the following is TRUE about the immune system and stress?

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Which of the following is at fault in many erectile problems in middle-aged men?

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Which of the following statements about novices and experts is TRUE?

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Identify the term that refers to a kind of (adult)intelligence that consists of one's ability to reason abstractly.

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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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According to Viktor Frankl,the three most distinct human qualities are freedom,responsibility,and _____.

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According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study,which of the following abilities showed signs of early decline?

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At 60 years of age,the retina receives only _____ as much light as it did at 20 years of age.

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