i cant

Compared with earlier and later periods, middle age is influenced most by _____ and biological factors.

sociocultural

Crystallized intelligence is

our accumulated knowledge and verbal skills; tends to increase with age

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of

peak performance for verbal ability.

Fluid intelligence is the ability to

reason abstractly.

Which of the following statements is true of novices and experts?

Experts process information more automatically than novices.

Which of the following statements is true of Erikson's stage of generativity versus stagnation?

Generative adults develop a positive legacy of the self and then offer it as a gift to the next generation.

Which of the following statements is true of sleep in middle age?

Habitual sleep deprivation in adults is linked to morbidity, especially among people with cardiovascular disease.

According to research, which of the following is a difference between individuals high in conscientiousness and individuals high in neuroticism?

Individuals high in conscientiousness are more likely to live longer, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are more likely to die at a younger age.

Which of the following statements about menopause is true?

Later menopause is linked with increased risk of breast cancer.

Douglas is diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. He consults his doctor to know about the treatment options available for his condition. Which of the following drugs that are similar to Viagra will the doctor most likely prescribe to treat Douglas's condition?

Levitra and Cialis

Compared with middle age, which of the following best describes late middle age for many individuals?

Losses may begin to outnumber gains.

Which of the following strategies would be most helpful in improving memory in middle age?

Use an organization strategy to categorize information to be remembered.

Which of the following is among the three prominent meanings attached to being a grandparent?

a source of emotional self-fulfillment

Which of the following are the most common chronic disorders for men during middle age?

cancer, heart disease, and stroke

Which of the following is an example of a fatal chronic disorder?

cardiovascular disease

Carla is described by her coworkers as highly organized and meticulous. She has a strong sense of self-discipline. According to the Big Five factors of personality, Carla is most likely to score high on

conscientiousness

The _____ life-events approach emphasized the manner in which life events that influence an individual's development depends not only on these events but also on mediating factors.

contemporary

Most research studies indicate that the greatest change in personality traits occurs in

early adulthood.

Diana is fun-loving, sociable, and affectionate with all her friends and acquaintances. Identify the Big Five personality factor that describes this aspect of Diana's personality.

extraversion

Which of the following is the seventh stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory?

generativity versus stagnation

Erikson proposed that middle-aged adults face a significant issue, which he termed

generativity versus stagnation.

Adult development experts are virtually unanimous in their belief that midlife crises

have been exaggerated.

Sandra's mother is concerned about Sandra's lack of interest in marrying and having children. She told Sandra, "When I was your age, I had already found a good husband and settled down." Sandra and her mother

have different social clocks.

An adult in middle age will most likely do poorly on which of the following tasks?

hitting the brakes of a car when the light suddenly turns red

Cathy and Miguel have been dating for 6 months. Which of the following is likely to be MOST important in their relationship considering that both are in middle adulthood?

loyalty

Middle adulthood is referred to as the sandwich generation because

middle-aged adults may have to care for their own adolescent children as well as their elderly parents.

Toby is a computer programmer who has a passion for creating 3D games. He has the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and mentally rotate them, which helps him put his ideas and drawings into virtual reality. In the context of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, Toby's mental ability is referred to as

spatial orientation.

Angelo and his wife just had their last child move out of the house. He and his wife had lived vicariously through their children, letting their sports activities and various achievements dominate their lives. Now, they may experience _____, which includes a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.

the empty nest syndrome

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004), divorced adults reported that they had generally stayed married and postponed their divorces because of

their children.

Jeanette, a 60-year-old woman, participates in a competition in which the participants are asked to memorize a list of words and then recall them in the same order in less than 2 minutes. In this competition, the participant who recalls the maximum number of words in the right order will be the winner. Unfortunately, Jeanette is not able to recall more than 10 words. In the context of the Seattle Longitudinal Study, Jeanette is most likely showing a decline in the mental ability referred to as

verbal memory.