Question 1

In a longitudinal study of individuals from their early thirties through their late sixties/early seventies:

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A)   a significant increase in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood.
B)   spirituality peaked in late middle adulthood.
C)   there was no significant change in spirituality from late middle to late adulthood.
D)   a dramatic decrease in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Age-related loss of muscle strength is especially marked in:

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A)   the upper arms.
B)   the back and legs.
C)   the jaw and face.
D)   the chest and abdomen.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following types of hormones is most commonly administered during hormone replacement therapy?

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A)   Estrogen
B)   Testosterone
C)   Follicle stimulating hormone
D)   Luteinizing hormoneE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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)   arthritisE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Identify some of the risks associated with it.

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) augmen...

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

The mental ability to quickly and accurately make simple discriminations in visual stimuli.

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The answer of The mental ability to quickly and accurately...

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Sleep problems in middle-aged adults have been associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   usage of prescription drugs.
B)   obesity.
C)   single parenting.
D)   cardiovascular disease.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that could be related to erectile problems in middle-aged men?

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A)   Smoking
B)   Diabetes
C)   Excessive sexual activity
D)   Elevated cholesterol levelsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

In Patricia Cohen's analysis, which of the following has fueled the emergence of thinking about middle age?

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A)   More people entering adolescence earlier than in the past
B)   Increased pressure to remain in the workforce and delay retirement
C)   Advances in health and more people living to older ages
D)   The decrease of life expectancyE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

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

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A)   authority
B)   spirituality
C)   fraternity
D)   industryE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

On average, body fat accounts for about _____ of body weight in middle age.

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A)   5 percent
B)   10 percent
C)   20 percent
D)   15 percentE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

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) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Silas is a man who is in his late 70's. He has a condition characterized by hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance. Otherwise known as:

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A)   diabetic neuropathy
B)   metabolic syndrome.
C)   internal atrophy.
D)   neurodegeneration.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What was the average life expectancy in 1900?

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A)   37 years
B)   42 years
C)   47 years
D)   52 yearsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

This theorist referred to midlife as "the afternoon of life."

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Question 19

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

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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) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

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

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A)   2 percent
B)   12 percent
C)   22 percent
D)   23 percentE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

This theorist referred to midlife as "the afternoon of life."

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Which of the following types of hormones is most commonly administered during hormone replacement therapy?

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

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

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

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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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On average, body fat accounts for about _____ of body weight in middle age.

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

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Silas is a man who is in his late 70's. He has a condition characterized by hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance. Otherwise known as:

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Sleep problems in middle-aged adults have been associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

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

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In Patricia Cohen's analysis, which of the following has fueled the emergence of thinking about middle age?

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What was the average life expectancy in 1900?

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In a longitudinal study of individuals from their early thirties through their late sixties/early seventies:

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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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Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that could be related to erectile problems in middle-aged men?

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What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Identify some of the risks associated with it.

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Age-related loss of muscle strength is especially marked in:

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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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