Module 16: Adulthood

For the first time in her life, Margaret has little sexual desire. She is not alarmed as this is common in others who are also _____ or older.

75

Allan is 35. Beryl is 50. Callie is 63. Which of these individuals is middle-aged?

Beryl and Callie are middle-aged, whereas Allan is not.

John is 58 years old and is worried about Alzheimer's disease. He asks what he can do to prevent it. You give him this advice.

keep your mind active

Judith just turned 68 years old. Judith is in the developmental stage called _____ adulthood.

late

Laney is investigating early language acquisition. She selects a group of 6-month-old babies, and then assesses them every three months until they are 2 years old. Laney is using a _____ research design.

longitudinal

A 47-year-old male is in a life stage known as _____ adulthood.

middle

Currently, 61-year-old Jim is in a life stage called _____ adulthood.

middle

Jeannette is in her mid-seventies and she is in remarkably good health. If she were to worry about getting sick, she should probably worry MOST about:

pneumonia.

Remembering to do a specific task is called _____ memory.

prospective

All of these are difficult for older adults EXCEPT:

recognizing words.