Question 1

Today, the average American woman can expect to live about ________ the average American male.
A) five years longer than
B) the same amount of time as
C) three years less than
D) three years longer than

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank, as of 2019, the life expectancy for the average American woman is 81 years, while the life expectancy for the average American man is 76 years. Therefore, the average American woman can expect to live about five years longer than the average American male.

Question 2

Which of the following people will be most eager to retire?
A) an ambitious, hard-driving person who is fulfilled by her job
B) a relaxed person who is fulfilled by her job
C) a relaxed person who is unfulfilled by her job
D) an ambitious, hard-driving person who is unfulfilled by her job

Accepted Answer

The relaxed person who is unfulfilled by their job will likely be the most eager to retire because they are not finding satisfaction in their work and may be looking forward to pursuing other interests during retirement. The ambitious, hard-driving person who is fulfilled by their job may not want to retire because they are finding satisfaction and fulfillment in their work.

Question 3

Mature adults tend to see complex problems ________.
A) as requiring realistic as well as reasonable solutions
B) in terms of how they saw problems as adolescents
C) in an oversimplified, idealistic manner
D) as overwhelming, and virtually unresolveable

Accepted Answer

Mature adults tend to have a more practical and realistic approach to problem-solving and acknowledge that complex problems require solutions that take into account both realistic and reasonable factors. They do not typically see problems in an idealistic or oversimplified way, nor do they view them as overwhelming and impossible to solve. They also do not rely solely on how they may have seen problems as adolescents, but rather use their experience and knowledge gained over time.

Question 4

Harmon is 40 years old. He is in a period of his life in which he is reflecting on his accomplishments, determining whether his life has been satisfying, and trying to decide his future behavior. According to Levinson, Harmon is going through ________.
A) menopause
B) midlife transition
C) empty-nest syndrome
D) the fantasy period

Accepted Answer

According to Levinson's theory of adult development, the period of life that typically occurs between the ages of 40 and 45 is known as the midlife transition, during which individuals reflect on their lives and make decisions about their future direction. Menopause is a biological transition that typically occurs for women in their late 40s or 50s, not men. Empty-nest syndrome refers to the emotional response some parents experience when their children leave home, and the fantasy period was a term used by Erikson to refer to a time of exploration and experimentation that occurs during adolescence. None of these terms accurately describe Harmon's current stage of life.

Question 5

In most families today, ________ the housework and child rearing.
A) fathers are responsible for most of
B) mothers are responsible for more of
C) mothers and fathers equally share
D) mothers are responsible for all of

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that on average, mothers still take on the majority of housework and child-rearing responsibilities in families today. While the division of labor may vary from family to family, the trend is that mothers are responsible for more of these tasks than fathers.

Question 6

The major turning point in most adults' lives is ________.
A) having and raising children
B) dealing with aging parents
C) getting their first job
D) buying their first house

Accepted Answer

Having and raising children is a major life transition for most adults as it often requires a shift in priorities, responsibilities, and lifestyle. It can also impact career choices, financial decisions, and personal relationships. Dealing with aging parents, getting a first job, and buying a first house can also be significant events, but are not as universal or transformative as becoming a parent.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding people whose spouses have died is true?
A) Women are more likely to remarry than men.
B) Neither men nor women are likely to remarry.
C) Both men and women are equally likely to remarry.
D) Men are more likely to remarry than women.

Accepted Answer

Men are more likely to remarry than women, often due to societal norms and differences in how men and women cope with widowhood.

Question 8

Current estimates indicate that about ________ percent of people over age 85 suffer from Alzheimer's disease.
A) 70
B) 10
C) 30
D) 50

Accepted Answer

Current estimates suggest that about 50 percent of people over age 85 suffer from Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the significant impact of this condition in the elderly population.

Question 9

About ________ percent of all Americans will marry at some point in their life.
A) 60
B) 70
C) 90
D) 80

Accepted Answer

Approximately 90 percent of all Americans will marry at some point in their life, according to various sociological studies and statistics on marriage trends in the United States.

Question 10

Jack is 24 years old. His major task, according to Erikson, is to develop a sense of ________.
A) generativity
B) initiative
C) intimacy
D) identity

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, the primary task for young adults (ages 18-40) is to develop a sense of intimacy versus isolation.

Question 11

Nearly one-________ of all marriages end in divorce.
A) fifth
B) fourth
C) half
D) third

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nearly one-________ of all marriages end in...

Question 12

Most women report ________ when they are employed.
A) no changes in self-esteem
B) increased self-esteem
C) increased physical illness
D) decreased self-esteem

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women generally experience increased self-esteem when they are employed, as they feel a sense of independence, accomplishment, and contribution to society.

Question 13

Data suggest that with increasing age, both sexes display ________.
A) more self-confidence and better self-control
B) less self-control and poorer coping skills
C) more self-control and poorer coping skills
D) more self-centeredness and better coping skills

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that as people age, they generally develop greater self-confidence and better self-control, reflecting an improvement in emotional regulation and personal maturity.

Question 14

The typical sequence of the five stages of dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is ________.
A) denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
B) anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance
C) depression, anger, denial, bargaining, acceptance
D) anger, bargaining, depression, denial, acceptance

Accepted Answer

The typical sequence of the five stages of dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Most old people fear death more than most young people.
B) Most old people fear the process of dying as well as fearing death.
C) American attitudes and approaches to dying makes facing death easier than in other cultures.
D) Death is the central preoccupation of most older people's final years.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that many old people fear the process of dying, including pain, suffering, and loss of control, as much as they fear death itself. While attitudes toward death vary across cultures, there is no evidence to support the claim that American attitudes make facing death easier. While death may occupy more of an older person's thoughts than a younger person's, it is not necessarily the central preoccupation of all older people.

Question 16

The most severe challenge to be faced during adulthood is probably ________.
A) divorce
B) retirement
C) the death of a spouse
D) the loss of one's job

Accepted Answer

The death of a spouse is considered one of the most severe challenges to be faced during adulthood because it can cause profound grief and significant changes to daily life. Divorce, retirement, and job loss can also be difficult, but the loss of a partner can be particularly devastating.

Question 17

Suicide is now the ________ leading cause of death among adolescents.
A) third
B) fifth
C) fourth
D) second

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suicide is now the ________ leading cause...

Question 18

A disorder common in late adulthood that is characterized by losses in memory and cognition and changes in personality and that is believed to be caused by deterioration of the brain's structure and function is ________.
A) Korsakoff's syndrome
B) Parkinson's disease
C) Wernicke's syndrome
D) Alzheimer's disease

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is a disorder that commonly arises in late adulthood, and is characterized by loss of memory and cognition, changes in personality, and is believed to be caused by the deterioration of the brain's structure and function. Korsakoff's syndrome is commonly caused by chronic alcoholism, and is characterized by severe memory loss. Parkinson's disease is characterized by tremors and difficulty with movement, and Wernicke's syndrome is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B1 and is characterized by confusion and difficulty walking.

Question 19

Most older people ________.
A) live in tenements or nursing homes
B) are healthy, productive, and able
C) are senile
D) are helpless and dependent

Accepted Answer

Most older people are healthy, productive, and able. It is a misconception that all older people are senile, helpless, or dependent. Many continue to lead active and independent lives.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Frequency of sex remains constant as couples get older.
B) Frequency of sex increases as couples get older.
C) Couples completely lose their ability to have sex during old age.
D) Frequency of sexual activity declines as couples get older, but does not cease.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that while the frequency of sexual activity tends to decline as couples get older, it does not necessarily cease altogether. Many factors contribute to this decline, such as physical changes in the body, medications, and other health concerns. However, with communication, adaptation, and understanding, couples can continue to enjoy intimacy in their later years. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Quiz 9: Life-Span Development

Today, the average American woman can expect to live about ________ the average American male.

Which of the following people will be most eager to retire?

Mature adults tend to see complex problems ________.

Harmon is 40 years old. He is in a period of his life in which he is reflecting on his accomplishments, determining whether his life has been satisfying, and trying to decide his future behavior. According to Levinson, Harmon is going through ________.

In most families today, ________ the housework and child rearing.

The major turning point in most adults' lives is ________.

Which of the following statements regarding people whose spouses have died is true?

Current estimates indicate that about ________ percent of people over age 85 suffer from Alzheimer's disease.

About ________ percent of all Americans will marry at some point in their life.

Jack is 24 years old. His major task, according to Erikson, is to develop a sense of ________.

Nearly one-________ of all marriages end in divorce.

Most women report ________ when they are employed.

Data suggest that with increasing age, both sexes display ________.

The typical sequence of the five stages of dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

The most severe challenge to be faced during adulthood is probably ________.

Suicide is now the ________ leading cause of death among adolescents.

A disorder common in late adulthood that is characterized by losses in memory and cognition and changes in personality and that is believed to be caused by deterioration of the brain's structure and function is ________.

Most older people ________.

Which of the following statements is true?