LearningCurve 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

For the first time in her life, Margaret has little sexual desire. She is not alarmed as this is common in others around her age. What age range is Margaret likely in?

75 to 80

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.

Mike is 25 years old and just graduated from college. What stage of development is he in?

early adulthood

Research has shown that among American couples that live together before marriage, there are:

higher rates of divorce.

There are many computerized game programs that are designed to improve cognitive functioning and reduce cognitive decline by exercising both memory and attention. Research has shown that those who engage in such games:

show improvement in the practiced skills.

Charlie has high blood pressure and diabetes. His physician has prescribed medications to treat his conditions. However, Charlie often forgets to take his medication. What could he do to help remember to take his medication on time?

write a note to himself

Freud's ideas of love and work correspond to Erikson's stages of:

intimacy and generativity.

According to Erik Erikson, older adults can MOST effectively cope with the prospect of their own death if they have achieved a sense of:

integrity

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

late

When a woman stops ovulating and becomes incapable of reproduction, she experiences _____.

menopause

Bernice is 62. She is in a life stage known as _____ adulthood.

middle

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

middle