HG&D CH 7,8,9,10
109. List 4 reasons why social support during late adulthood can considerably beneficial do an elderly person. Note: 4 answers, Page 451-452
-emotional support -understanding -----credible advice -material support
19. How will exercise (during middle adulthood) benefit the nervous system, according to DiGiovanna (1994)? Figure 8-1, Note: 2 answers, Page 370
-slower decline in processing impulses by the central nervoius system -slower increase in variations in speed of motor neuron impulses
108. List 3 factors that lend itself to couples finding satisfaction with their parenting roles, according to the author of your text and Schoppe-Sullivan et al. (2006); McHale & Rotman (2007). Page 356
-working to build fondess and affection toward eachother -remaining aware of events in eachothers lives - considering problems as controllable and solvable
39. About what percent of the population in late adulthood has hypertension (or high blood pressure)? Page 419
1/3
64. What percent of Americans rate themselves as "not too happy?" Page 393
10%
82. What percent of people in late adulthood with an institutional setting? Page 443
10%
50. How many people die from Alzheimer's disease each year in United States? Page 420
100,000
100. What percent of women over 60 years old in United States divorces, according to Uhlenberg, Cooney, & Boyd (1990)? Page
12%
69. What percent of men and women said they have had sex outside their marriage in a given year, according to Atkins & Furrow (2008); Steiner et al. (2015)? Page 395
12% of men 7% of women
60. About what percent of people who are bereaved suffer from complicated grief, according to Piper et al. (2009); Schumer (2009); Zisook & Shear (2009)? Page 476
15%
41. What percent of people over 65 years old suffers from a mental (psychological) disorder? Page 419
15-25%
56. For every 100 African-American men who receive bachelor's degrees ________ African-American women receive the same degree, according to Adebayo (2008); Conger & Long (2010); Flashman (2013)? Page 336
166
109. What percent of gay men and lesbian women are parents? Page 356
20%
47. What percent of nurses in intensive care units deliberately hastened the patient's death at least once, according to a recent survey (Asch, 1996)? Page 470
20%
95. What percent of adults will spend their entire lives in singlehood, according to DePaulo & Morris (2006)? U.S. Bureau of the Census (2012); Page 353
20%
4. By 2050 percent of the population will be 65 and older? Page 412
25%
76. About what percent of men surveyed felt unhappy after their children leaving home (i.e. empty nest syndrome), according to Lewis, Freneau, & Roberts (1979). Page 397
25%
79. What percent of people over 65 live in single-person households? Page 443
25%
103. What was the fertility rate for American women in 1957; and what is the fertility rate for American women today? Page 354
3.7 children/woman
29. What percent of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have some hearing Loss? Page 418
30
63. What percent of Americans rate themselves as "very happy?" Page 392-393
30%
105. About what percent of those in late adulthood report making a new friend within the past year, according to Hartshorne (1994); Ansberry (1997); Bookwala (2016)? Page 451
33%
48. What percent of people over 85 suffers from some sort of major neurocognitive disorder? Page 420
33%
15. Those in late adulthood may lose as much as________ inches in height. Page 415
4
33. How many Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease? Page 418
4.5 million
10. At about what age will children develop a conception of death? Page 461
5
101. What percent of people who enter late adulthood have never married? Page 448
5%
78. What percent of people finish their lives in nursing homes? Page 442
5%
37. What percent of people in late adulthood suffers from arthritis? Page 419
50%
51. What percent of people over 85 years old suffers from Alzheimer's disease? Page 420
50%
31. About how old will a male be when he enters into climacteric? Page 373
50's
2. What ages are the young old, what ages are old old, and what ages are the oldest old? Page 412
65-74 75-84 85+
62. How many times higher than normal is a person who has lost a spouse to death more likely to die? Page 477
7 times higher
23. Cancer, stroke, and heart disease were eliminated how much longer would a 70-year-old live according to Hayward, Crimmins, & Saito (1997)? Page 463
7 yrs
102. What percent of Americans in the 1930s and what percent of Americans in the 1990s believed that the ideal number of children in the family was about 3 or more? Page 354
70% 40%
55. What is the average cost of a funeral and burial in United States, according to Bryant (2003); AARP (2004)? Page 461
7000
103. What percent of the cases in which the wife will care for an ailing her dying husband during late adulthood? Page 449
75%
104. What percent of married women of school-age children are employed outside the home, according to Darnton(1990); Carnegie Task Force (1994); Barnett & Hyde (2001)? Page 354
75%
111. What percent of adult children live within 30 minutes of their parents? Page 452
75%
80. What percent of people over 65 live with another family member (including spouses)? Page 443
75%
71. Of the many people who divorce what percent end up remarrying within 2 to 5 years? Page 395
75-80%
3. One in ______ Americans is 65 years old and older. Page 412
8
28. There is some evidence that a diet rich in these types of antioxidant vitamins can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, according to Coleman et al. (2008); Jager, Mieler, & Miller (2008); Vingolo, Salvatore, & Limoli (2013); Bainbridge & Wallhagen (2014). Note: 3 answers, Page 418
C,E,A
46. T: major neurocognitive disorder, Page 419
a broad category of diseases encompassing serious memory loss accompanied by declines in other mental functioning
83. T: continuing-care community, Page 443
a community that offers an enviroment in which all the residents are of reitrment age or older
15. T: glaucoma, Page 369
a condition in which pressure in the fluid of the eye increases, either because the fluid cannot drain properly or because too much fluid is produced
4. T: brain death, Page 460
a diagnosis of death based on the cessation of all signs of brain activity, as measured by electrical brain waves
84. T: adult day-care facilities, Page 443
a facility in which elderly individuals recieve care only during the day but spend thenights and weekdends in their own homes
13. T: presbyopia, Page 369
a nealy universal change in eyesight during middle adulthood that results in some less of near vision
3. James is 85 years old. For the past 2 years he has been suffering from colorectal cancer. He has undergone numerous radiation and chemotherapy treatments with marginal effect. One morning his wife of 42 years found him in bed not breathing and she felt no pulse. She administered CPR and he began breathing again. About a minute later he opened his eyes and he asked for something to eat. How does this vignette demonstrate the ambiguity of functional death? Pages 460
a person who expiriences a functional death can be resusitated and have no damage from the expirience
49. T: Alzheimer's disease, Page 420
a progressive brain disorder that produces loss of memory and confusion
59. What is complicated grief (prolonged grief disorder)? Page 476
a type of grief that continues on for months and years
35. Kathleen is 59 years old. She has been battling cancer for the past 6 years and knew her death was inevitable. The last medical tests she underwent revealed that the cancer had spread to other parts of her body. Her doctor told her she had only a month to live. During her last month of life numerous friends of hers visited to be with her and to say goodbye. One of her friends and colleagues noted how remarkably calm she was an even joked about her impending death. What stage in the process of death and dying (according to Kubler-Ross) is Kathleen in? Page 467-468
acceptance
15. What is the most frequent cause of death in adolescence? Page 462
accidents
57. T: bereavement, Page 475
acknowledgmnt of the objective fact that one has expirienced a death
18. What lifestyle choice counteracts effects of aging during middle adulthood, resulting in improved health, muscle strength, and endurance? Page 370
active exercise program
86. Describe the involved grandparent. Page 399
activley engaged in and have influence in the childs life
85. Anna is 78 years old. She is diabetic, has orthopedic problems, and other health issues. Anna manages to take care of herself as she lives alone but increasingly needs nursing care and social interaction with others. Anna spends her days at a local facility during which she receives proper nursing care, eats all over meals, and interacts with others during scheduled activities. Anna is enrolled in a nursing institution called a ______________. Pages 443
adult day care
13. At about what age will children except death universality and finality, according to Nagy (1948)? Page 462
age 9
9. T: primary aging, Page 415
aging that involves universal and irreversible changes that, because of genetic programming, occurs as people get older
35. Why are people in late adulthood more susceptible to infectious diseases, according to Feinberg (2000)? Page 419
aging weakens the immune system
58. Alex is 45 years old. He is an easy-going person. Alex is liked by his friends, relatives, and coworkers. Alex is a volunteer at a local animal shelter and donates substantial amounts of money to worthy causes. Which of the big five personality traits is evident is described in Alex? Page 391
agreeablness
68. How is sexual satisfaction related to general marital satisfaction, according to Spence (1997); Litzinger & Gordon (2005); Butzer & Campbell (2008)? Page 394
agreeing about their sex life
51. T: home care, Page 472
an alternative to hospitilazation in which dying people stay in their homes and recieve treatment from their families and visiting medical staff
30. Aubrey is 51 years old. Three weeks ago she was told that her emphysema has progressed to the point that she will die within the year. The 1st week she was told the bad news she denied to everyone that she is dying. Then for the next 2 weeks already was difficult to be around. She was irritable, argumentative and frequently lashed out at family members, God, and her medical caregivers. What stage in the process of death and dying (according to Kubler-Ross) is Aubrey in? Page 466-467
anger
105. Husbands' contribution to the household centers around things that are easily scheduled in advance; whereas wives' contribution to the household centers around things that need immediate attention resulting in higher levels of ______ and________, according to Coltrane & Shih (2010); Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012); Ogolsky, Dennison, & Monk (2014). Page 355
anxiety and stress
37. What chronic disease typically begins after the age of 40? Page 374
arthritis
38. Ruby is 86 years old. The knuckles in her hand are swollen and very painful. She is a difficult time with everyday tasks such as turning on the stove, opening a jar, and sweeping the floor. She takes aspirin to relieve the pain however the pain always returns when this analgesic wears off. Like about half of the elderly population Ruby most likely suffers from _______________. Page 419
arthritis
108. T: social support, Page 451
assistance and comfort supplied by another person or a network of caring interested people
47. What is social support (in an effort to manage stress)? Page 328
assistance and comfort supplied by others
83a. This type of living environment for the elderly involves independent housing supported by medical providers to the extent required. Page 443
assisted living
43. Ruby is 68 years old and is dying from cancer. She has been in the hospital for the past 2 months as she undergoes aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatments. So far both of these modalities have not worked in the cancer continues to infiltrate her body. She told her doctor that she wanted to die so she could end her suffering. Her doctor arranged that a jar full of morphine pills were left on the table next to her bed. He told her that if she took at least 10 of those pills she would most certainly die. Ruby's Doctor has participated in what is known as ______________. Page 470
assisted suicide
44. Under what conditions in the Netherlands will medical personnel be allowed to help end their patient's lives, according to Battin et al. (2007); Onwuteaka-Philipsen et al. (2010); Augestad et al. (2013)? Page 470
atleast 2 physicians must make the decison
31. Bob is 85 years old. Today his family (including his wife, 2 adult children, and 6 grandchildren) are celebrating his birthday. The atmosphere is quite festive and family members are talking and laughing having a good time. His wife asked Bob if you would like another piece of birthday cake. Frustrated because Bob can't hear her clearly asks her to repeat herself at least 2 more times. Aside from not wearing a hearing aid why is Bob (like others in his age group) having difficulty hearing his wife? Page 418
background noise
31. Jeremy is 36 years old. He is a doctoral candidate in psychology and is working on his dissertation. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed as having leukemia and his doctor said he is about one year to live. At first he denied that he had a terminal illness than there was a period during which he was very frustrated and angry. Now he tells his wife Betty she can't just finished his dissertation and see his children complete high school he would be okay with dying. What stage in the process of death and dying (according to Kubler Ross) is Jeremy in? Page 467
bargaining
52. What separates the experts from the novice? Note: 3 answers, Page 384
beginners use formal procedures and rules experts bend the rules better problem solving strategies
8. Where does the United States rank in infant mortality rates when compared to other countries around the world, according to World Fact Book (2016a)? Page 461
below 50
38. Especially those who are overweight, between what ages will diabetes most likely occur? Page 374
between 50 and 60
5. Jesse is 88 years old. He was brought to the emergency room by ambulance after he stopped breathing at home. Jesse had been suffering from numerous medical problems including heart disease, COPD, and diabetes. The emergency room physician ordered an EEG determine if Jesse's brain showed any electrical brain wave activity. It did not. Jesse met the criteria for what type of death? Page 460
brain death
7. What type of death is now used to determine the moment at which death has occurred? Page 460
brain death
49. What is the most common cause of cancer death in women? Page 378
breast cancer
36. Why are people in middle adulthood less likely to contract infections, allergies, respiratory diseases, and digestive problems? Page 374
built up immunities
40. What medical problems may occur (especially the elderly) if the person has hypertension and does not seek treatment for it, according to Wiggins & Uwaydat (2006); Hermida et al. (2013)? Page 419
can weaken and damage blood vessels and the heart and may raise the risk of strokes
22. What are the 3 most likely causes of death in late adulthood? Page 463
cancer stroke heart disease
53. T: hospice care, Page 472
care provided for the dying in institutions devoted to those who are terminally ill
48. Describe the process by which cancer spreads. Page 378
certain cells in the bod being to multiply rapidly and uncontrollably as they increase they form tumors they begin to take nutrients from healthy cells in the body
10. T: secondary aging, Page 415
changes in physical and cognitive functioning that are as a result of illness, health habits or other individual differences but are not the result of increased age itself and are not inevitable
13. The skin of those in late adulthood becomes wrinkled. This is because the skin loses__________ according to Bowers & Thomas (1995); Medina (1996). Page 415
collagen
16. If undetected what can glaucoma cause? Page 369
complete blindness
45. What coronary health problems are associated with a Type A Behavior Pattern, according to Strube (1990); Weilgosz & Nolan (2000)? Note: 3 answers, Page 378
coronary heart disease fatal number of heart attacks and five times as many heart problems
81. T: sandwich generation, Page 398
couples who in middle adulthood fulfill the needs of both their children and their aging parents
112. Who tends to be in more frequent contact with their elderly parents, the sun or the daughter, according to Ji-Liang, Li-qing, & Yan (2003); Diamond, Fagundes, & Butterworth (2010); Byrd-Craven et al. (2012)? Page 452
daughters
21. In late adulthood what are constant reminders of their own mortality? Page 463
deaths of friends and loved ones
47. Matilda is 84 years old. For the past 3 years her cognitive faculties have been decline. She has difficulty with short-term memory and long-term memory as well. Before the symptoms developed she was able to balance your checkbook, go to the store, and keep your household in order. He is easily taken in by televangelists she sees on TV, wanting to send them money that she does not have. Matilda is more likely to be suffering from_______________. Page 419-420
dementia
29. Sarah Louise is 43 years old. For the past 3 months she has complained of chest pain and lump in her throat. She went to her doctor who diagnosed her as having small cell carcinoma. Sarah Louise was told that although chemotherapy and radiation treatments may slow down the growth of the cancer cells there is a 95 percent chance that she will die within 18 months. After hearing the bad news told her sister "the doctors must have it wrong," "I can't have cancer, I'm too young!" What stage in the process of death and dying (according to Kubler- Ross) is Sarah Louise in? Page 463
denial
28. List the 5 basic steps is a person moves towards death, according to Kubler-Ross. Pages 466-467
denial anger bargaining depression acceptance
32. What is the 4th stage in the process of death and dying, according to Kubler-Ross? Page 467
depression
89. Describe the remote grandparent. Page 399
detached and distant showing no care for the child
73. Irene is 89 years old. She has been married 4 times and her current marriage is fraught with discord and malevolence. Her 3 sons, all living within 4 miles of her, hardly visit her and make brief visits to her on holidays. She is very little to show for financially and she had a spotty work record. Irene is described by her husband as "miserable and angry all the time." He cannot stand being around her because "she's always taking it out on me." Her husband has found her crying by herself and he thinks she's very depressed. According to Erik Erikson's ego-integrity-versus-despair stage Irene possesses (psychologically)_________________. Page 435←
dispair
62. Give examples of conditions that could alter a person's "set point" for happiness. Note: 4 answers, Page 392
divorce death of a spouse unemployment disability
36. In relation to death and dying what is the meaning of "DNR?" Page 469
do not resusitate
19. Shirley is 66 years old. Bill is 68 years old. Both are in good health yet the physical signs of aging are apparent. For instance, each has gray hair. When Bill is out and about he treated as if he is a distinguished elderly man. However, when Shirley is out and about and although treated respectfully by others, some people treat her as if she were a decrepit old woman. The difference in Shirley and Bill's interactions with others represents ________________, according to Sontag (1979); Bell (1989); Krekuola (2016). Page 415
double standard
44. Describe a medical reason why some people in late adulthood develop a mental (psychological) disorder. Page 419
drugs they may be taking
10. How can men and women in middle adulthood reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, according to Wang, L. et al. (2013); Rizzoli & Brandi (2014); Peng et al. (2016)? Note: 2 answers, Page 368
eating a calcium rich diet
49. List 3 arguments make the case that euthanasia is morally wrong, according to the author of your text. Pages 470-472
ending a person life is murder doctors are often inacurate in predicting how long a person has to live emotional state of person
20. What are the psychological benefits of exercise during the middle adulthood years, according to DiGiovanna (1994)? Figure 8-1, Note: 3 answers, Page 370
enhanced mood feelings of well being reduces stress
32. What physical change occurs frequently during the male climacteric? Page 374
enlargment of the prostate gland
46. Andy is 72 years old and a resident of Oregon. He has been diagnosed with heart disease, COPD, and bladder cancer. Andy has been in the hospital for the past month as his doctor attempted to stave off the progression of his illness. Finally, Andy said, "I'm done." Andy confided in his doctor that he wanted to die immediately. His doctor, knowing that Andy's death was inevitable and that, although he was prescribed analgesics, he was still in a great deal of pain. Andy asked his doctor to help him die. His doctor arranged that Andy could be administered a lethal dose of morphine. Andy's doctor participated in __________. Page 470
euthanasia
74. T: wisdom, Page 439
expert knowledge in the practical aspects of life
51. Mike is a 49-year-old psychotherapist. He has been practicing his trade for over 20 years. During that time, he has seen literally hundreds of patients. He has become so good as a therapist that in some cases he can predict what his patients will say before they say it. Mike demonstrates ______________ in his field. Page 384
expertise
43. What are the 2 main reasons why people in late adulthood develop major depression, according to Kahn, Hessling, & Russell (2003); Menzel (2008); Vink et al. (2009); Taylor (2014)? Page 419
expirience of cumulative loss of spouse and friends own declining health and physcial capabilities
86. T: skilled-nursing facility, Page 443
facility that provides full time nursing care for people who have chronic illnesses or are recovering from a temp medical condition
110. How can one benefit from providing social support to another in late adulthood? Page 452
feelings of usefulness and high self esteem
52. Why do many people prefer to die at home? Note: 3 answers, Page 472
final days in familiar enviroment with people they love lifetime of treasures around them
70. T: ego-integrity-versus-despair stage, page 435
final stage of life characterized by a process of looking back over ones life , evaluating it, and coming to terms with it
83. List 2 ways middle-aged adults provide care for their parents. Page 398
financial support managing a household
66. During what life event will marital satisfaction reach its lowest point, according to the phases of marital satisfaction U-shaped configuration? Page 393
following the births of their children
52. What is the first sign that a person is developing Alzheimer's disease? Page 42015-25%
forgetfulness
2. Matilda is 85 years old. In the past few years her cognitive faculties have markedly declined. She also suffered from diabetes, heart disease, and a recent orthopedic injury that left her in a great deal of pain. One morning her grandson went to her room to give her her daily dose of medications and found her lying in bed not breathing and cold to touch. Her skin color was blue and she did not respond to her grandson urging her to wake up. Subsequently the EMTs were called and once they examined her a determine that Matilda had died. A call was placed to her doctor who validated that the medical conditions that she had is consistent with her apparent death. Also her physician did not order a brainwave test and at that moment the EMTs pronounced her dead. What type of death would Matilda's case fit? Page 460
functional death
7. List 2 negative traits that are ascribed to people in late adulthood, according to Helmes & Campbell (2010); Woodspring (2012); Jesmin (2014); Nelson (2016). Page 413
general competence attractivness
55. Fred is 59 years old. He teaches at a local state college and enjoys giving advice to his students. He is well-liked (by his students and members of the college's staff)) and it is not uncommon for them to say that Fred has made a positive, lasting impression on them. According to Erik Erikson, Fred is demonstrating ________ as he looks toward the continuation of his own life through others. Page 388
generativity
14. What is one of the most frequent eye problems that occur during the middle adulthood years? Page 369
glaucoma
12. What is one of the most obvious sign or indicator of aging? Page 415
hair
20. What is the difference between a 75-year-old man's heart's ability to pump blood and that of the same man's heart in early adulthood, according to Kart (1990); Yildiz (2007)? Page 416
he pumps 75% less than he did when he was in early adulthood
41. More middle-aged men will die from _______ and_______ than any other cause of death. Page 377
heart and circulatory system diseases
19. List the 2 most frequent cause of death in middle adulthood. Page 463
heart attack or stroke
34. List the 3 leading causes of death of people in late adulthood. Page 419
heart disease cancer stroke
11. What plays a major role in the increased incidence of obesity in middle adulthood? Page 368
height is not increasing
80. Mrs. Olivia Smith is 55 years old. Her last child, Susan, is enrolled in a university near their home. During registration for courses Susan's mother urged her daughter to take courses related to science. Susan attempted to sign up for Anatomy and Physiology but the course was full. The mother called the registrar's office and complained that because of Susan's interest in human anatomy she needed to take this course so she can enroll in advance courses next semester. During the semester Susan's grades were not up to par with her mother's expectations. So Mrs. Smith called her professors complaining that her daughter did not understand the course material and the professor was not interested in her education. Mrs. Smith would be considered a _____________ parent. Page 397
helicopter parent
30. Those in late adulthood have a particularly difficult time hearing __________ sounds, I conversations with background noise or several people speaking at the same time. Page 418
higher frequencies
16. List 4 frequent causes of death (other than motor vehicle accidents) in adolescence, according to National Vital Statistics (2016). Page 462
homicide suicide cancer aids
46. What are the 2 major components of Type A behaviors that are the central link to the development of coronary heart disease, according to Demaree & Everhart (2004); Eaker et al. (2004); Kahn (2004); Myrtek (2007)? Page 378
hostility and anger components
102. Describe role reversals that often take place in marriages during late adulthood, according to the author of your text and Williams, & Allman (2012). Page 449
husbands' companionship tend to be greater than their wives
39. What is the most common health problem (or chronic medical disorder) experienced by those in middle adulthood? Page 374
hypertension
107. Under what circumstances will a person have a particularly difficult time if they lose a friend in late adulthood? Page 451
if they have defined the friendship as irreplacable
36. What is arthritis? Page 419
inflammation of one or more joints
20. Describe how most people would prefer to die, according to Taylor (1991). Page 463
instant and painless
71. People in late adulthood, who experience satisfaction and accomplishment in their lives, have what Erikson calls__________. Page 435
integrity
72. Joe is 86 years old. He was a successful salesman and husband. Plus he and his wife raised two very-accomplished children. As an adult Joe also volunteered as a basketball coach for one of the local youth organizations. Just last week this organization through a party for Joe recognizing his dedication and hard work. One of his grown children asked him what he thought about his achievements. He replied, "I have no regrets and I thoroughly enjoyed my work, my wife, my benevolent endeavors, and especially raising your kids." According to Erik Erikson's ego-integrity-versus-despair stage, Joe possesses (psychologically) ____________. Page 435
integrity
85. List 3 types of grand parenting styles. Page 399
involved companionate remote
39. T: living will, Page 470
legal documents designating what medical treatments people want or do not want if they cannot express their wishes
17. What is the most common cause of death in middle adulthood? Page 463
life threatening disease
90. What has a profound effect on the well-being of a person who is living in a nursing home? Page 444
loss of control
89. Describe how adjusting to living in a skilled-nursing facility may be difficult for some elderly, according to the author of your text and Baltes (1996); Natan (2008); Kostka & Jachimowicz (2010)? Page 443-444
loss of independence see themselves as forgotten and feel like their marking their time until they die
81. What may cause conflicts that arise as a result of an older adult living with their adult children and no ground rules have been established, according to the Navarro? Note: 2 answers, Page 443
loss of independence and privacy some grandparents feel that their chhildren are raising their children wrong
17. T: presbycusis, Page 369
loss of the ability to hear sounds with high frequencies
42. Jack is 73 years old. He complains of being "down and out" and intensely sad all the time. His family has noticed that every time they converse with him his has nothing to say that is positive, "he's negative about everything." Also Jack expresses hopelessness about the future and is even mentioned suicide. Jack is likely to be suffering from ____________. Page 419
major depression
45. What is the most common mental disorder of the elderly? Page 419
major neurocognitive disorder (dementia)
73. As a divorcee who tends to feel lonely and experience more physical and mental health problems, men or women? Page 396
men
34. What is erectile dysfunction? Page 374
men are unable to get or maintain an erection
61. What problems may people experience if they show intense distress immediately after the death of a loved one, according to Boerner, Wotman, & Bonanno (2005)? Note: 2 answers, Page 477
more apt to adjustment
57. List the "big five" personality traits. Page 391
neuroticism extraversion openness agreeablness conscientiousness
59. Although the big five personality traits tend to remain stable past the age of thirty, some actually vary with time. What personality traits tend to decline and what personality traits and increase? Page 392
neuroticism, openness, extraversion = decrease agreeableness, conscientiousness =increase
61. Mark is 48 years old. He is experiencing a great deal of marital discord and he hates his job. Mark believes that if he won the lottery he would be happy and he could buy his way out of his misery. Is Mark's thinking accurate in that his subjective well-being would be enhanced, according to Diener (2000); Stone et al. (2010)? Page 392
no
65. Do men and women differ in their level of happiness? Page 393
no
37. What is Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) in relation to death and dying? Page 469
no extraordinary measures to be taken to keep person alive
5. What is the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States? Page 412
oldest old
88. Describe the companionate grandparent. Page 399
one who acts as a supporter or buddy, calls and visits frequently
87. Give an example of an involved grandparent, according to Mueller, Wilhelm, & Elder (2002); Fergusson, Maughan, & Golding (2008); Mansson (2013). Page 399
one who takes care of the child while the parents are at work
9. What medical condition associated with brittle, fragile, and thin bones that are affected by lifestyle choices? Page 368
osteoporosis
33. What is the most common problem associated with enlargement of the prostate gland during male climacteric? Page 374
painful urination
78. What is a helicopter parent? Page 397
parents who intrusivley intervene in their childrens lives
1. Why is (the stage in human development) late adulthood lasting longer? Page 412
people are living longer
82. List 2 converging trends that lends itself to the new phenomena called the sandwich generation. Page 398
people who are marrying/having children at a later age people are living longer
30. T: male climacteric, Page 373
period of physical and phycological change relating to the male reproductive system that occurs during late middle adulthood
60. Although people's basic personality traits endure throughout adulthood some major changes in a person's life may alter how the person views themselves and the world around them. List 4 examples of some of those changes, according to Krueger & Heckhausen (1993); Roberts, Walton, & Viechtbauer (2006). Page 392
physcial changes of age death of a loved one illness increased awarness of lifes finite span
6. T: ageism, Page 412
prejudice and discrimination directed at older people
34. Gerald is 66 years old. He found out he was dying just 6 months ago. At 1st he denied the brevity of his disposition then became quite frustrated and angry. Then after realizing he cannot bargain away his impending death he became overwhelmed with a deep sense of loss; knowing that he will never complete his life's work and will never see his family and friends again. What stage in the process of death and dying (according to Kubler- Ross) is Gerald in? Page 467
prepatory depression
54. What is the focus of hospice care, according to Johnson, Kassner, & Kutner (2004); Hanson et al. (2010); York et al. (2012)? Page 472
provide a warm caring enviroment
42. What is assisted suicide? Page 470
providing the means for a terminally ill person to commit suicide
33. List the 2 types of depression that a person who is dying may experience. Page 467
reactive depression prepatory depression
77. List the 3 regrets (or lost opportunities) middle-aged fathers had after their children left home. Page 397
regretting things they had not done felt they had been too busy hadnt been sufficiently nurturing or caring
12. What can people do to feel stronger and more able to compensate for any physical losses during the middle adulthood years? Page 369
regular exercise
18. How can osteoporosis be prevented? Note: 3 answers, Page 415
regular exercise drugs calium and protein enriched diet
77. Sylvester is 68 years old and newly retired. In early and middle adulthood he worked as an administrator for a hotel chain. At the peak of his career he would put in at least 60 to 70 hours a week. While not working he was involved in his children's extracurricular activities. He was also an avid golfer and fishermen. Plus, they found time to exercise regularly and to attend church on a weekly basis. According to continuity theory Sylvester will be happiest if he ________________________. Page 441
remains highly active throughout retirment
63. What can lower the risk of death, especially for widowed men, according to Gluhoski et al. (1994); Martikainen & Valkonen (1996); Aiken (2002)? Page 477
remarriage
90. June is 60 years old. She has 2 grandchildren; a grandson 4 years old and a granddaughter who is 6 years old. Although she lives about 4 miles away from them she rarely sees them and infrequently attends their school or extracurricular activities. When in contact with her grandchildren she often complains that they make "too much noise" and "they should be disciplined better." What type of grand parenting style best describes June? Page 399
remote
40. What is a healthcare proxy? Note: 2 answers, Page 470
representative for healthcare decisions durable power of attorney
14. Because adolescents' personal fable (Elkind, 1983) is such that death can't happen to them this may lead to_________ behavior. Page 462
risky
47. How does cancer rank as a leading cause of death in the United States, according to Centers for Disease Control (2015)? Page 378
second leading cause of death
11. Jesse is 64 years old. He was diagnosed with heart disease and diabetes just last year. Jesse has smoked cigarettes for the past 40 years and dietary habits so poor he is now morbidly obese. Although Jesse attributes his medical disposition to "old age" but his doctors maintain that these problems are a result of his poor health habits. Are Jesse's medical issues most likely caused by primary aging or secondary aging? Page 415
secondary
67. List 3 sources of marital satisfaction cited by middle-aged couples, according to the author of your text and Schmitt, Kliegel, & Shapiro (2007); Landis et al (2013). Page 394
sexual satisfaction 'best friends' spouse has grown more interesting
111. Are there differences or similarities in the adjustment of children raised by heterosexual couples compared to homosexual couples? Page 356
similarities
87. Mildred is 86 years old widow of 10 years. She has numerous medical problems including colon cancer, partial blindness, and Alzheimer's disease. Up until a month ago her adult children were able to manage their mother's care at her home. Now Mildred requires constant supervision and someone to dispenser medication at least 4 times a day. Plus because of her medical disposition it is necessary for her to have a medical professional nearby. What type of specialized living environment would best suit Mildred? Page 443
skilled nursing facility
74. Is the divorce rate for second marriages higher or lower than first marriages that end in the divorce? Page 396
slightly higher
56. Paul is 56 years old. As he reflects on his life he gets depressed, frustrated and cynical. He has worked at the same job for the past 35 years. He is bored, plus he feels he has not contributed much to the world. Paul thought about starting a new career that he thinks may be more fulfilling. However, he knows that there is not enough time in life to develop a new occupation. According to Erik Erikson, Paul is experiencing __________. Page 389
stagnation
54. What is generativity (within the context of Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory of development)? Page 388
striving to guide and encourage future generations
56. What are (vulnerable) survivors of a family member who has died susceptible to as they plan for their loved one's funeral, according to Culver (2003)? Page 474
suggestions
40. List 2 major medical problems are associated with untreated hypertension. Page 374
symptomless may increase the risk of stroke
11. How will a child view death? Page 461
temporary reduced state of living
110. Describe how homosexual parents divide labor in their households, according to Patterson (1994); Parks (1998); Kurdec (1993, 2003). Page 356
tend to divide labor more evenly
25. Alfred is 90 years old. He has prepared for his death having a living will and other legal documents in place. During the past 2 years his cognitive faculties, especially memory and reading ability at declined markedly. According to Gerstorf et al. (2008); Thorvaldsson et al. (2008); Hulur et al. (2013), Alfred is experiencing ______________ indicating his impending death. Page 463
terminal decline
41. List 2 medical dispositions that healthcare proxies may be authorized to deal with. Page 470
terminal ilnesses all medical problems
1. T: functional death, Page 460
the absence of a heartbeat and breathing
50. Why are hospitals a less-than-desirable place in which to face death? Page 472
the are impersonal
58. T: grief, Page 475
the emotional response to ones loss
112. Describe how status affects job satisfaction, according to Green (1995); Shieman, McBrier, & van Gundy (2003). Page 358
the higher status of the job the more satisfied people tend to be
32. In terms of an elderly person's sense of taste and smell, why are they at an increasing risk of developing hypertension? Page 418
the loss of taste and smell results in eating less which opens the door to malnutrition
2. T: senescence, page 321
the natural physical decline brought about by aging
45. T: euthanasia, Page 470
the practice of assisting people who are terminally ill to die more quickly
24. What makes people in late adulthood less anxious about death? pg 463
the prevalence of death in the lives of the elderly
14. What is collagen, according to Bowers & Thomas (1995); Medina (1996). Page 415
the protein that forms the basic fibers of body tissue
53. T: generativity-versus-stagnation, Page 388
the stage during middle adulthood in which people consider their contributions to family and society
8. T: osteoporosis, Page 368
the thinning of bones
17. T: osteoporosis, Page 415
the tinning of bones
76. T: continuity theory, Page 441
theory suggesting that people need to maintain their desired level of involvment in society to maximize their sense of well-being and self-esteem
100. T: cycle of violence hypothesis, page 400
theory that abuse and neglect that children suffer predispose them as adults to abuse and neglect their own children
38. List 2 reasons why physicians and other medical providers may be reluctant to act on DNR requests, according to Goold, Williams, & Arnold (2000); McArdle (2002); Goldman et al. (2013). Page 470
they are trained to save patients
6. How do some medical experts consider brain death to be too restrictive and argue for the consideration of the psychological manifestations of death, according to the author of your text and Ressner (20010); Young & Teitelbaum (2010); Burkle, Sharp, & Wijdicks (2014)? Page 460
they argue that lsoing the ability to think, reason, feel and expirience the world may be defined as death
64. Why are people who lack social support after the death of a loved one at risk for developing depression or other negative consequences? Page 476
they dont have anyone to share the expr\irience with or anyone to talk to
12. How can a child's misunderstanding of death be emotionally devastating? Page 462
they may think it was their fault that person may be coming back
70. How can divorce (during middle adulthood) be particularly difficult for women? Note: 2 answers, Page 385
they played the traditional role of mother never formed substantial work outside the home
18. How do those in middle adulthood feel about death in comparison to other previous stages in human development? Page 463
they realize thart they will die one dat
9. What type of reaction is commonly experienced by parents after the death of one of their children, according to Murphy, Johnson, & Wu (2003); Cacciator (2010)? Page 461
they struggle to death with severe effects
72. Why do for divorcees in middle adulthood remarry people who were also divorced, according to the author of your text and the Pew Research Center (2014a)? Note: 2 answers, Page 395
they tend to be the only ones available share similiar expiriences
8. How did people in colonial America view people who were in late adulthood? Page 414
they were held in high esteem
106. Why are friendships important to a person who loses a spouse (e.g. to death) in late adulthood? Page 451
to have companionship
75. Characterize the mother who may find it especially difficult when their children leave home (i.e. empty nest syndrome). Page 396
traditional home-makers
43. Juan is 55 years old. He is a highly competitive and ambitious sports apparel salesman. Juan is constantly on the phone, sending text messages, and checking his emails. He is easily frustrated especially if his customers do not receive their orders on time. It is not unusual for Juan to call the warehouse (from which the ordered-merchandise is shipped) and yell at the workers. Juan's personality characteristics reflect a _________ behavior pattern. Page 377-378
type a
42. Bill is 60 years old and is morbidly obese. He smokes at least a pack of cigarettes a day. He eats pizza, red meat, and ice cream several times a week. Also Bill is sedentary and makes no effort to be physically active. What medical problem is associated with Bill's lifestyle choices? Page 377
type b
44. Melissa is 48 years old. She is a registered nurse practicing her profession at a local medical doctor's office. She loves where she is working and has no desire to be the head nurse at this practice. Melissa is very kind to the patients and rarely gets angry. Other nurses and support staff at the office jokingly called her "Miss Laid-Back." Melissa demonstrates what is known as a ________________. Page 378
type b
35. List 3 drugs that men can take if the experience erectile dysfunction, according to Abco et al. (2008); Shamloul & Ghanem (2013); glina, Cohen, & Viera (2014). Note: use brand name; Page 374
viagra livitra cialis
48. What is the argument that people should have a right to in their own lives, according to Allen et al. (2006); Goldney (2012)? Pages 470
we should have the right to end our own lives
79. Under what circumstances will helicopter parenting become first apparent? Page 397
when parents micro-manage their childs college career
26. What sex, race, and age group has the highest suicide rate? Page 463
white men older than 85
75. How can aging contribute to wisdom, according to Kunzmann & Baltes (2005); Staudinger (2008); Randall (2012)? Page 439
wisdom can be seen as reflecting an accumulation of knowledge, expirience, and contemplation
106. Who tends to be more dissatisfied with marriage after the arrival of children, a man or woman? Page 356
women
16. Who was more susceptible to osteoporosis in late adulthood, men or women? Page 415
women
87. Which adult child (i.e. sandwich parent) tends to be in charge of an aging parent, according to Soldo (1996); Putnet & Bengtson (2001)? Page 398
women
107. What is the main reason why women tend to be more dissatisfied than men with their marriage after the arrival of children, according to Levy-Shiff (1994); LaFlamme, Pomerleau, & Malcuit (2003); Li (2006)? Page 3556
women often bear the brunt of childrearing
50. Will a history of breast cancer in the family raise the risk for women to develop the same disease? (yes or no) Page 378
yes
101. What demographic group overwhelmingly chooses to be married before having children, according to DeParlem & Tavernise (2012)? Page 353-354
young adult women with a college education
22. At what age will illness and disease overtake accidents as a leading cause of death in early adulthood? Page 323
35
93. What is one of the main reasons why newly-married couples experience a significant degree of conflict, according to the author of your text? Page 352
they may initially idealize one another
84. What 2 characteristics that males are genetically preprogrammed to seek out in women who are prospective mates (i.e. marriage partner), according to David Buss and colleagues (Buss, 2004)? Page 347
traits that indicate that they have high reproductive capacity
37. List the characteristics of events that have a high likelihood of producing stress, suggested by Taylor (2014). Note: 2 answers, Page 327
uncomfortable or unpredictable
13. List 3 common household chores that can provide moderate exercise for those in early adulthood, according to the American College of sports medicine (2011). Page 322
weeding vaccuming moving with a power mower
50. What is emotional insulation (a type of defensive coping)? Page 328
when people try to unconciously block emotion and avoid pain
5. What sex, during early adulthood, can detect higher tones more readily, according to McGuinness (1972)? Page 321
women
54. Are there more men or women who attend college? Page 336
women
58. What is benevolent sexism, as it is related to gender and college performance? Page 338
women are placed in stereotyped and restrictive roles that appear, on the surface, to be positive
99. Characterize those couples most likely to have an unwanted pregnancy. Note: 3 answers, Page 353
younger poorer less educated
18. What percent of adults are considered obese (a percent that has tripled since the 1960s)? Page 323
30%
66. What is at the core of young adult's happiness? Page 343
relationships
96. List 4 reasons why someone would choose singlehood, according to the author of your text and DePaulo & Morris (2006). Page 353
--too risky -view marriage negativley -too restrictive -some never meet a person they wish to spend their life with
31. How can long-term continuous stress detrimentally affect a person's body? Page 327
-as stress related hormones are constantly secreted, the heart, blood vessels, and other body tissues may deteriorate. -people become more suceptible to disease
12. Jack is 28 years old. As part of this fitness program Jack rides his mountain bike for at least 30 minutes 2 to 3 times a week. In order for Jack to yield significant health benefits from bicycling what speed should he keep during this particular workout session? Page 322
10 mph
55. For every 100 men who receive bachelor's degrees __________ women received the same degree. Page 336
133
21. What is the average weight for adults in United States, according to Walpole (2012)? Page 323
180
11. According to the American College of Sports Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to yield significant health benefits from exercise in early adulthood one must have a moderate work-out program that lasts at least_______ minutes for at least ___ days a week. Page 322
30 minutes 5 days a week
64. What percent of college students who visited a college counseling center reported being depressed? Page 340
40%
98. About what percent of married couples have at least one child? Page 353
90%
80. Describe consummate love, according to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. Note: 3 components (answers), Page 346
a loving, sexually vibrant and long term relationship
83. Describe the qualities (i.e. characteristics) that women in all cultures highly value (and prefer) when choosing a marriage partner. Note: 2 answers, Page 347
ambitious and industrious
57. What is maturation reform? Page 337
as young adults age they feel the need to settle down and take care of a family
88. Lisa is 28 years old. When asked how she felt about her ability to make friends and to secure long-term relationships she stated, "I am somewhat uncomfortable getting close to others; I find it difficult to trust them completely and to allow myself to depend on them. I am nervous when anyone gets too close." Lisa displays a (an) ____________ adult attachment style. Page 350
avoidant attachment
59. Professor John Anderson teaches physical science courses (that includes labs) at a major university in Virginia. He is especially friendly with an attractive coed named Anna. While taking his course Anna was assigned the least challenging laboratory experiment. Anna was not pleased with the easy assignment and felt she was not taken seriously by the professor. Although Anna has very high self-esteem in this instance she felt her competence had been undermined. Anna is experiencing ________________. Page 338
benevolent sexism
20. What eating behavior can a person early adulthood avoid if they try to lose weight by eating in moderation and instead of dieting? Page 323
bing eating
52. Give 2 examples of life events that may influence cognitive growth, according to the author of your text and Kandler et al. (2012); Andersson & Conley (2013)? Page 333
birth of a baby or death of a loved one
17. How is obesity defined? Page 323
body weight that is 20 % more or above that of the avg for a given height
40. How can an over stimulated (stress-related) immune system adversely affect person's body, according to Cohen et al. (2002); Caserta et al. (2008); Liu et al. (2012)? Page 327
causes the immune system into attacking the body itself and damaging healthy tissue
79. Jim and Athena just celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary. They have 2 children; a girl 7 years old and a boy 5 years old. Each enjoys the other's company and both work together as a team so the household runs smoothly. Although privacy is limited they continue to enjoy a warm, intimate sex life. What type of love is Jim and Athena experiencing, according to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love? Table 7-4, Page 346
companionate love
44. What is emotion-focused coping (in an effort to manage stress)? Page 328
conscious regulation of emotion
89. T: cohabitation, Page 350
couples living together without being married
94. Although early marital conflict is not unusual, how do most married couples view their early years together, according to Bird & Melville (1994); Orbuch et al. (1996); McNulty & Karney (2004)? Page 353
deeply satisfying
49. Alex is 28 years old. He was notified that his supervisor at work will not be on the job for the next 6 months. As a result, Alex will not only do his work but his supervisor's as well. He will be working more than 70 hours a week until his boss returns. Alex states about his employment disposition, "no problem doing my job and his job will be a piece of cake." What coping strategy is Alex employing an effort to cope with his stress? Page 328
defensive coping
19. According to experts how can people in early adulthood realistically lose weight (because most diets fail)? Page 323
eating any foods in moderation
45. Jennifer is 27 years old. She recently separated from her husband and is having difficulty running a household that includes two small children. Although she is "stressed" she looks on the bright side of things stating: "at least I don't have to put up with my X's drunkenness and abusive behavior anymore." What type of coping strategy is Jennifer employing? Page 328
emotion-focused coping
30. How can a person benefit from the "emergency reaction" to some kinds of stress, according to Kiecolt-Glaser (2009); Janusek, Cooper, & Mathews (2012); Irwin (2015)? Page 326
enables people to defend themselves from a sudden, threatening situations
6. When (i.e. what age) is a professional athlete considered "over the hill?" Page 321
end of 20's
10. What must those in early adulthood commit to in order to be physically fit and to reach their full physical potential? Note: 2 answers, Page 322
excercise and proper diet
14. What is the ultimate and most important health benefit of regular exercise during early adulthood and beyond, according to Rethorst, Wipfli, & (2009); Jung & Brawley (2010); Treat-Jacobson, Bronas & Salisbury (2014)? Page 322
increased longevity
71. How would Erikson explain why some in early adulthood have difficulties as they move through the intimacy-versus-isolation stage of psychosocial development? Page 343
failure to develope a strong identity
63. Morgan is 18 years old. She is a first-year student at the University of Miami. During her first semester in college Morgan became quite anxious and depressed, plus she did not know anybody and was very lonely. Morgan is experiencing what is known as ____________. Page 339
first year adjustment reaction
15. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture how can a person in early adulthood (and beyond) achieve good nutrition? Page 322
foods that are low-fat
3. Describe brain growth and development during early adulthood. Page 321
grows to full maturation
38. List 6 stress-related illnesses, according Sinn (2001); Kalynchuk (2010); Andreotti et al. (2014); Wisse & Sleebos (2016). Page
headaches, backaches, skin rashes, indegestion, chronic fatigue, common cold
1. Describe the health and physical status of people in their early 20s. Page 321
healthy vigorous and energetic
86. In this day and age what are women attracted to when looking for a prospective mate, according to Li et al. (2002)? Page 347
highest potential of providing economic well-being
29. What is a person's immediate biological reaction to stress? Page 326
hormones secreted by adrenal glands cause
51. What is the disadvantage associated with the habitual use of defensive coping in a person's effort to manage stress, according to Ormont (2001)? Page 328
its reliance on avoidance can stand in the way of dealing with the reality of the situation
78. Carl and Danny have been good friends for 35 years. They often fish and play golf together; and meet each other for dinner at least every other week. Carl, his wife Susan and their kids spend major holidays together with Danny's wife and children. What type of love is Carl and Danny experiencing, according to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. Table 7-4, Page 346
liking
70. Describe those in early adulthood who experience difficulties in Erik Erikson's stage of intimacy-versus-isolation. Page 343
lonely, isolated, fearful of relationships
74. How are love and liking different, according to the author of your text and Hendrick & Hendrick (2003); Ramsay (2010); Barsade & O'Neil (2014)? Page 345
love-physcial arousal, interest,fantasy, swings of emotion **********************
43. What is problem-focused coping (in an effort to manage stress)? Page 328
managing a situation head on
75. During what historical period was the concept of romantic love "invented?" Page 346
middle ages
8. According to the definition of disability how many people in United States are physically or mentally challenged? Page 321
more than 50 million people
100. What percent of women under the age of 30 will have children outside of marriage? Page 353
more than half
92. What percent of newly-married couples experience a significant degree of conflict, according to some statistics? Page 352
nearly half
91. Will cohabitation increase the chances of a happy marriage, according to Hohmann-Marriot (2006); Rhoaes, Stanley & Markman (2006, 2009)? Page 351
no, it decreases
77. Mary is 26 years old and Luigi is 28 years old. They have been married for 5 years and have two children; Jimmy is 2 years old and Lily is 3 years old. For the past 2 1/2 years Mary and Luigi have not been getting along. They argue intensely almost every time they come into close contact with each other. Both sleep in separate rooms and there is no sexual contact. Although each recognizes that their marriage is "all but finished" they continue to stay together for fear that if they divorce the children would be irreparably, psychologically harmed. What type of love is Mary and Luigi experiencing, according to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. Table 7-4, Page 346
nonlove
90. Why do so many couples today cohabitate during early adulthood, according to the author of your text and Martin, Martin, & Martin (2001); Miller, Sassler, & Kus-Appough (2011); Pope & Caswell (2013)? Note: three answers, Page 351
not ready to make a lifelong commitment some believe its a step towards marriage some reject marriage altogether
60. T: stereotyped threat, Page 338
obstacles to performance that come from awareness of the stereotypes held by society about academic abilities
72. Why is it so important to maintain friendships during early adulthood (and throughout life), according to Manstead (1997); Rice (1999)? Page 344
people need the feeling of belonging
67. T: intimacy-versus-isolation stage, Page 343
period of post adolescents into the early 30's that focuses on developing close, intimate relationships with others
9. List 2 barriers to optimal employment of those who have a disability. Page 322
physcial barriers prejudice
24. What is secondary aging? Page 324
physcial decline brought about by enviromental factors
82. Describe the quality (i.e. characteristic) in women that men in all cultures highly value (and prefer) when choosing a marriage partner. Page 347
physically attractive
34. Rex is 29 years old. As he is driving to work on a back-country road it begins to rain heavily to the point that Rex's visibility is practically zero. Subsequently his heart rate, respirations, and blood pressure rises. He is concerned that he could lose control of his vehicle and is concentrating on how he can make it through the storm safely. In what stage (i.e. step) of stress is Rex experiencing as he attempts to manage this negative stressful event, according to Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman? Page 327
primary
32. List the 2 stages (steps) that people move through that determine whether they will experience stress, according to Lazarus (1991); Folkman (2010). Page 327
primary appraisal secondary appraisal
46. Steve is 25 years old. He has been on the job for a year and a half. Over the past several months his supervisor picks on him and purposely gives him tasks that he cannot manage. As a result, Steve has haddifficulty sleeping, his blood pressure has gone up, and he is irritable all the time. Steve has decided to ask to be transferred to another position, and if his request is denied he will seek employment elsewhere. What type of coping strategy is Steve employing? Page 328
problem-focused
42. List 2 types of focused coping strategies adults use in an effort to manage stress. Page 328
problem-focused coping emotion-focused coping
76. What was the goal of the philosophers that lived during the Middle Ages to make love a requirement for marriage, according to Xaiohe & Whyte (1990); Haslette (2004); Moore & Wei (2012)? Page 346
provide an alternative to the raw sexual desire that had served as the primary basis for marriage before
73. List 3 factors associated with friendship formation (particularly in early adulthood). Page 344
proximity similarity personal qualities
7. What psychomotor abilities peak during early adulthood years, according to Slowinski et al. (1994); Mella, Fagot, & Ribanpeirre (2016)? Note: 3 answer), Page 321
reaction time muscle strength hand-eye coordination
69. What is selflessness (within the context of Erikson's view of intimacy during early adulthood)? Page 343
sacrificing ones needs for the needs of another
97. List 3 drawbacks associated with singlehood, according to the author of your text and Byrne (2000); Schacher, Shaver, & Gillath (2008). Page 353
sciety stigmitizes singlehood lack of companionship and sexual outlets future is less secure financially
36. Amanda is 26 years old. On her way to work she gets pulled by a state trooper for speeding. She is given a citation that includes $250 fine and a summons to appear in court. This worries Amanda because she was cited for speeding a year ago and she is financially strapped. As she drives away after receiving the speeding ticket Amanda begins to wonder "how am I going to pay for this ticket and what am I going to tell the judge?" In what stress stage (i.e. step) is Amanda experiencing as she attempts to manage this negative stressful event, according to Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman? Page 327
secondary
87. Sophie is 29 years old. When asked how she felt about her ability to make friends and to secure long-term relationships she stated, "I find it relatively easy to get close to others and I'm comfortable depending on them and having them to me. I don't worry about being abandoned or feel anxious about someone getting too close to me." Sophie is fortunate to have a ________________ attachment style. Page 350
secure attachment
68. Describe the 3 aspects of intimacy as viewed by Erik Erikson. Page 343
selflessness sexuality deep devotion
81. What is a major factor in choosing a partner in countries such as United States, Japan, and Brazil? Page 347
someone they love
26. List 2 examples of happy events in a person's life that can produce stress, according to Shimizu & Pelham (2004); Aschbacher et al. (2013). Page 327
starting a long-sought job planning a wedding
28. T: psychoneuroimmunology (PNI); Page 326
the study of the relationship among the brain, the immune system, and physcological factors
23. List 2 behavioral choices associated with hastened secondary aging during early adulthood. Page 324
the use of alcohol or drugs unprotected sex
61. Jeff is a 20-year-old African-American first-year college student. He is enrolled in core curriculum courses that include algebra, composition one, general psychology, humanities, and anatomy and physiology. Jeff is worried that he may not perform well because all of his life his grandmother told him "black people never make it through college; we are not as smart as white folk." Although this is inculcated view of himself (and African- Americans in general) he will try hard to do the best he can. Jeff is experiencing__________________. Page 338
stereotype threat
27. Candace is 28 years old. She is married, has 2 children, and works full time as a registered nurse at a local hospital. Needless to say Candace is quite busy. She wakes up at 4:15 every morning. After a cup of coffee and a 45-minute workout Candace wakes her children. While her youngsters are getting up and ready for school Candace takes a quick shower and dresses for work. At 7:15 a.m. Candace drops off the kids at school and then she heads to the hospital. At 3:30 p.m. Candace clocks out and gets back to her neighborhood in time to meet her children when they get off the school bus. Once they are home Candace throws a load of dirty clothes in the washing machine and prepares dinner. (Without even having finished the day), what is Candace experiencing? Page 326
stress
65. What is the most common difficulty frequently reported by college students visiting a campus counseling center? Figure 7-8, College Problems Page 340
stress anxiety
33. T: primary appraisal, Page 327
the assesment of an event to determine whether its implications are positive,negative, or neutral
35. T: secondary appraisal, Page 327
the assesment of whether ones coping abilities and resources are adequate to overcome the harm, threat, or challenge posed by the potential stressor
41. T: coping, Page 327
the effort to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the threats that lead to stress
39. What body system can be damaged by stress resulting in the person's reduced ability to defend against disease? Page 327
the immune system
53. What is "familiarity breeds rigidity," according to Sarnoff Mednick (1963)? Page 334
the more people know about a subject the less they are to be creative
25. T: stress, Page 326
the physical and emotional response to events that threaten or challenge us
85. What characteristic that females are genetically preprogrammed to seek out in males who are prospective mates (i.e. marriage partner)? Page 347
the potential to provide scarce resources to increase the liklihood that their offspring will survive