Question 1

Which of the following have NOT been identified as ways to reduce levels of bad cholesterol in middle-aged Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise
B)  Cholesterol-lowering drugs
C)  Diets high in protein
D)  Weight controlE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is the reason for the decrease in height with the advancement in age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brittleness of bones of the limbs
B)  Increase in weight
C)  A stooping posture
D)  Bone loss in the vertebraeE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nausea
B)  Fatigue
C)  Hot flashes
D)  High blood sugarE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is typical of the health condition during early and late middle-age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequency of accidents increases
B)  Susceptibility to colds and allergies decreases
C)  Wakeful periods during sleep decreases
D)  Incidence of chronic disorders decreasesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

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 6

A recent study revealed a link between ______ and accelerated pancreatic cancer growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  stress
B)  language
C)  relationships
D)  sleep deprivationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A kind of (adult)intelligence that consists of one's accumulated knowledge base and verbal skills.

Accepted Answer

Crystalliz...

Question 8

A lack of leisure time activity in middle adulthood is linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a decreased chance of developing Alzheimer disease in late adulthood.
B)  an increased chance of cognitive impairment in late adulthood.
C)  greater life expectancy in late adulthood.
D)  enhanced self-concept in late adulthood.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What is the notable finding of Schaie's assessment of intellectual abilities of parents and their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The second generation scored higher on numerical abilities.
B)  The second generation showed higher levels of cognitive functioning in inductive reasoning.
C)  The offspring generation showed cognitive decline from 60 to 67 years of age.
D)  The parent generation showed modest increase in cognitive functioning from 60 to 67 years of age.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the reasons why many middle-aged workers are delaying retirement plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  The increase of retirement age to 75 years
B)  The increasing opportunity for middle-aged professionals
C)  The increased productive health owing to medical advances
D)  The decline in defined-benefit pensionsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  authority.
B)  spirituality.
C)  fraternity.
D)  industry.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

In menopause,production of _____ by the ovaries declines dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone
B)  estrogen
C)  adrenaline
D)  insulinE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE about Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl?

Accepted Answer

A)  He argued that examining the finiteness of our existence and the certainty of death adds meaning to life.
B)  He said that the two most distinct human qualities are religiousness and philanthropy.
C)  Spirituality,in his view,has a religious underpinning.
D)  According to him,freedom refers to a human being's uniqueness of spirit,philosophy,and mind.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Crystallized intelligence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual's ability to reason abstractly.
B)  an individual's accumulated information and verbal skills.
C)  an individual's ability to think hypothetically.
D)  an individual's ability to use deductive reasoning.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Lillian is 50 years old.Her doctor has noticed a sharp decrease in her estrogen levels,and Lillian is complaining about nausea and fatigue.According to the symptoms given in the text,what could be her initial diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her thyroid is malfunctioning.
B)  She is going through menopause.
C)  She may have a problem with her bone marrow.
D)  She needs to control her diet and blood sugar levels.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Cholesterol comes in two forms: _____ and HDL.

Accepted Answer

A)  LDL
B)  BDL
C)  GAL
D)  QULE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Cholesterol can be lowered in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular exercise
B)  Changes in diet to include foods low in saturated fat
C)  Changes in diet to include foods that are low in cholesterol
D)  LiposuctionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking
B)  Diabetes
C)  Excessive sexual activity
D)  Elevated cholesterol levelsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

HDL is often referred to as _____ cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A)  "good"
B)  "simple"
C)  "bad"
D)  "compound"E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following statements about late midlife is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People in late midlife are either preparing for retirement or actually retiring.
B)  People in late midlife are more likely to experience the death of a parent than people in early midlife.
C)  People in late midlife are less likely to experience their last child leaving home than people in early midlife.
D)  People in late midlife are more likely to experience becoming a grandparent than those in early midlife.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Cholesterol can be lowered in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

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Which of the following have NOT been identified as ways to reduce levels of bad cholesterol in middle-aged Americans?

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A kind of (adult)intelligence that consists of one's accumulated knowledge base and verbal skills.

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Which of the following is the reason for the decrease in height with the advancement in age?

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Which of the following is typical of the health condition during early and late middle-age?

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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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Crystallized intelligence is:

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Cholesterol comes in two forms: _____ and HDL.

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What is the notable finding of Schaie's assessment of intellectual abilities of parents and their children?

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

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A lack of leisure time activity in middle adulthood is linked to:

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In menopause,production of _____ by the ovaries declines dramatically.

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Lillian is 50 years old.Her doctor has noticed a sharp decrease in her estrogen levels,and Lillian is complaining about nausea and fatigue.According to the symptoms given in the text,what could be her initial diagnosis?

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with menopause?

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A recent study revealed a link between ______ and accelerated pancreatic cancer growth.

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Which of the following is TRUE about Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl?

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Which of the following statements about late midlife is FALSE?

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HDL is often referred to as _____ cholesterol.

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Which of the following is one of the reasons why many middle-aged workers are delaying retirement plans?

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