Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 most women report an increase in self-esteem when they are employed, as they feel more independent, capable, and empowered.

Question 4

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

It is a common misconception that older people are helpless and dependent, but in reality, many older adults are healthy, productive, and able to continue contributing to society. Only a small percentage of older adults require care in tenements or nursing homes, and senility is not a given for all older adults.

Question 5

In the United States, nearly one-________ of all marriages end in divorce.
A) fifth
B) fourth
C) half
D) third

Accepted Answer

In the United States, it is commonly cited that nearly one-half of all marriages end in divorce, reflecting significant social and cultural trends regarding marriage and divorce rates.

Question 6

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

A relaxed person who is unfulfilled by their job is likely to be the most eager to retire as they are not finding satisfaction in their current career. The other options describe individuals who are fulfilled by their jobs, which would make retirement less of a priority.

Question 7

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 suggests that as individuals and couples get older, the frequency of sexual activity declines, but does not necessarily cease altogether. This decline in frequency may be due to physiological changes, medical conditions, or hormone imbalances, among other factors. However, many couples continue to engage in sexual activity well into old age, and may find that the quality of their sexual experiences improves over time. Therefore, D is the true statement.

Question 8

Amit is 25 years old. His major task, according to Erikson, is to develop a sense of ________.
A) generativity
B) initiative
C) intimacy
D) identity

Accepted Answer

At the age of 25, according to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, an individual is in the young adulthood stage, where the major task is to develop intimacy versus isolation.

Question 9

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

Levinson's theory of adult development includes a midlife transition phase that occurs around age 40-45, during which individuals reflect on their lives and may make significant changes. None of the other options (menopause, empty-nest syndrome, fantasy period) fit this description.

Question 10

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 neurodegenerative disorder that is common in late adulthood and is characterized by cognitive and memory impairment, personality changes, and deterioration of brain structure and function. Korsakoff's syndrome and Wernicke's syndrome are related to alcohol abuse and damage to specific brain regions, while Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system.

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 80% of all Americans will marry at some point in their life.

Question 13

In 1960, 72% of Americans over 18 were married, but in 2012 that number had dropped to _______.
A) 60%
B) 51%
C) 42%
D) 28%

Accepted Answer

In 2012, the percentage of Americans over 18 who were married had dropped to 51%, reflecting significant societal changes over the decades.

Question 14

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 15

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 as it can result in feelings of intense grief, loneliness, and significant life adjustments. Divorce, retirement, and job loss are also challenging, but may not necessarily have the same level of emotional impact as the loss of a partner.

Question 16

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

Studies have shown that older adults fear the process of dying (such as pain, suffering, and loss of control) more than the actual event of death itself. This fear is often related to concerns about quality of life and the burden it may place on their loved ones.

Question 17

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 unresolvable

Accepted Answer

Mature adults have more life experience and are more likely to consider multiple solutions and factors when faced with complex problems. They are less likely to view problems in an oversimplified or idealistic manner, and while they may recognize the challenges posed by complex problems, they won't see them as overwhelming or virtually unresolvable.

Question 18

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

Question 19

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 latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2017 the average life expectancy for American women was 81.1 years, while for American men it was 76.1 years. This means that on average women live about five years longer than men.

Question 20

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

While all of these milestones can be significant, research shows that having and raising children is the major turning point in most adults' lives. This experience can bring about significant changes in a person's identity, priorities, and daily routine.

Quiz 9: Life-Span Development

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

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

Most women report ________ when they are employed.

Most older people ________.

In the United States, nearly one-________ of all marriages end in divorce.

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Amit is 25 years old. His major task, according to Erikson, is to develop a sense of ________.

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 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 ________.

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

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

In 1960, 72% of Americans over 18 were married, but in 2012 that number had dropped to _______.

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

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Mature adults tend to see complex problems ________.

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

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

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