Chapter 13 SmartBook - PSY 200

HRT increases the risk of ______ in menopausal women.

breast cancer

The number one cause of death in middle age is

cancer

Select the leading causes of death in middle adulthood.

cancer and cardiovascular disease

The term ______ is used to describe the midlife transition in which fertility declines.

climacteric

In a recent large-scale study, fluid intelligence declined in individuals 65 years of age and older but not in those who were 45 to 60 years old. This finding

contradicts Horn's assertion that fluid intelligence declines in middle adulthood.

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone?

male hypogonadism

The time when women's menstrual periods completely cease is known as ________

menopause

The developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age is referred to as ______ adulthood

middle

The term climacteric refers to the

midlife transition in which fertility declines

Hot flashes during menopause are

more common in some cultures than others

Select all that apply Which of the following statements regarding changes in midlife are true?

- Middle age is lasting longer than in years past. - Many 50-year-olds are in better shape today than 40-year-olds a generation or two ago.

Select all that apply Which of the following are true about the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of American adults?

- More that 70 percent of middle-aged adults say that religion and spirituality are a major part of their lives. - There is a significant increase in spirituality from middle to late adulthood.

Select all that apply Which of the following statements about weight in midlife are true?

- Obesity increases from early to middle adulthood. - More than 40 percent of middle-age adults are classified as obese.

Select all that apply Metabolic syndrome may result in which of the following?

- diabetes - cardiovascular disease

Select all that apply Being overweight or obese in middle adulthood is associated with increased risk of which of the following?

- diabetes - high blood pressure - premature death

Select all that apply Viktor Frankl has identified which of the following as our most distinct human qualities?

- freedom - spirituality - responsibility

Select all that apply Which factors play a role in the rate of aging in middle age?

- genetic makeup - lifestyle factors

Select all that apply Which of the following side effects may be produced by menopause?

- hot flashes - fatigue - nausea

Select all that apply What are the characteristics of metabolic syndrome?

- insulin resistance - hypertension - obesity

Select all that apply Which of the following factors can help buffer declines in physical health and cognitive functioning in middle age?

- physical exercise and sleep - social support - emotion regulation - a sense of control

Menopause typically occurs between the ages of

39 and 59.

Approximately ______ percent of men 40 to 70 years old suffer from erectile dysfunction.

50

Approximately ______ percent of 45- to 54-years-olds were in the workforce in 2019.

80

HRT, which was once routinely prescribed to treat some side effects of menopause, stands for

Hormone replacement therapy

Which of the following statements about hormonal changes in middle-aged men is true?

Men do not lose fertility in middle age.

_______ is the time for women in middle age, usually during their late forties or early fifties when their menstrual periods stop.

Menopause

What was Victor Frankl's view about people's search for meaning in life?

People find meaning, in part, by contemplating questions such as why we exist.

In which of the following areas is religion LEAST likely to promote health?

Physical activity

Which of the following statements regarding menopause is FALSE?

The age of onset for menopause has decreased significantly in the 20th century.

Which statement is true regarding bone loss?

Women experience twice the rate of bone loss as men.

What causes hot flashes?

a decline in estrogen production

A loss of strength in middle adulthood is most common in the

back and legs.

Speed of processing information ______ in middle adulthood.

decreases

The inability to adequately achieve and maintain an erection is known as erectile

dysfunction.

Processing speed begins to decline in ______ adulthood.

early

Cross-cultural studies on menopause indicate that Asian women report _____ hot flashes than women in Western societies.

fewer

Middle adulthood has been defined as the age period between the

forties to mid-sixties.

On average, middle-aged adults tend to

gain weight

Because of _____, the workforce today is sometimes outsourced to other countries with a significantly less expensive labor force.

globalization

According to Horn, crystallized intelligence ______ in middle adulthood and fluid intelligence _______.

increases; decreases

Today, middle age is starting ______ and lasting ______ for increasing numbers of individuals.

later; longer

One of the top six regrets among U.S. adults was not engaging in more

leisure

______ refers to the pleasant times after daily work hours when individuals are free to pursue activities and interests of their own choosing.

leisure

During middle adulthood, people tend to _____ height.

lose

The most visible signs of aging in middle adulthood involve

physical changes.

Middle-aged men experience a decline in the production of the hormone ______ at a rate of 1 percent per year during middle adulthood.

testosterone

The challenges facing many of today's middle-aged workers include all of the following, EXCEPT

the decline in information technologies.

For individuals who are 30 percent overweight, the probability of dying in middle adulthood increases by about 40 percent.

true

True or false: Religious attendance and commitment have been positively associated with health outcomes in middle adulthood.

true

True or false: Whether it involves being a homemaker, volunteering, working a part-time job, or having a full-time career, work has a central role in middle adulthood.

true

Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of aging in middle adulthood?

weight loss

Research consistently shows that, in the United States, ______ are more likely than ______ to view religion and spirituality as important in their lives.

women; men