HG&D Chapter 13

Which of the following is a consistent finding regarding age identity? A. As adults become older their age identity is younger than their chronological age. B. Most adults feel that their age identity is five years more than their chronological age. C. The age identity of adults is directly proportional to their chronological age. D. Most adults feel that their age identity is much older than their chronological age.

A. As adults become older their age identity is younger than their chronological age.

In a longitudinal study of individuals from their early thirties through their late sixties/early seventies: A. a significant increase in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood. B. spirituality peaked in late middle adulthood. C. there was no significant change in spirituality from late middle to late adulthood. D. a dramatic decrease in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood.

A. a significant increase in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood.

_____ is the developmental period that has been traditionally defined as beginning at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extending to about 60 to 65 years of age. A. Late adulthood B. Middle adulthood C. Early adulthood D. Emerging adulthood

B. Middle adulthood

Zane's mother seems to know every historical fact about their hometown. You can pick any building and she can tell you all the people who have owned it. Zane is impressed with his mother's _____ intelligence. A. fluid B. crystallized C. functional D. conscientious

B. crystallized

The average adult in middle adulthood _____ height and _____ weight. A. loses; loses B. loses; gains C. gains; gains D. gains; loses

B. loses; gains

Dominick has noticed his sex drive and ability to get a full erection have been fading. Now in middle-age, it is likely that his _____ has declined. A. estrogen level B. testosterone level C. cholesterol level D. thyroid level

B. testosterone level

Accommodation of the eye experiences its sharpest decline between: A. 20 to 29 years of age. B. 60 to 79 years of age. C. 40 and 59 years of age. D. 30 to 35 years of age.

C. 40 and 59 years of age.

Today the average life expectancy in the United States is: A. 68 years. B. 72 years. C. 79 years. D. 85 years.

C. 79 years.

Currently, the main causes of death in middle adulthood in the United States are: A. infectious diseases. B. accidents. C. chronic diseases. D. homicides.

C. chronic diseases.

Park suggested that religion may influence health in all of the following ways EXCEPT: A. assisting in coping with stress. B. providing social networks. C. providing answers to existential questions. D. addressing lifestyle issues.

C. providing answers to existential questions.

Darius has all the signs of middle age, including: A. an increase in height. B. weight loss. C. wrinkling skin. D. memory loss.

C. wrinkling skin.

_____ is a term that is used to describe the midlife transition in which fertility declines. A. Puberty B. Menarche C. Spermarche D. Climacteric

D. Climacteric

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with menopause? A. Nausea B. Fatigue C. Hot flashes D. Depression

D. Depression

What is the MOST common change in sleep patterns of adults during middle-age? A. Sleep-disordered breathing becomes less prevalent. B. Wakeful periods become less frequent during the night. C. The total number of hours slept dramatically increases. D. There is a decrease in the deepest type of sleep.

D. There is a decrease in the deepest type of sleep.

Randall's doctor said he would like to start measuring his lung capacity. Now that Randall is 55 years old, it is likely that: A. his lung capacity has been declining through middle adulthood. B. the proteins in his lungs are becoming more elastic. C. the connective tissues in his chest wall are getting flexible. D. his lungs will become less efficient at getting oxygen to his brain.

D. his lungs will become less efficient at getting oxygen to his brain.