Question 1

What are the health issues that middle-age adults should be aware of? List two steps they can take at this time in their lives to ensure a longer and healthier future.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The Seattle study found that declines in cognitive ability generally occur
A) during middle adulthood.
B) beginning in early adulthood.
C) very late in life.
D) after 50.

Accepted Answer

The Seattle study found that declines in cognitive ability generally occur very late in life, rather than during middle adulthood or early adulthood.

Question 3

The greatest factor in the link between stress and illness appears to be
A) inability to eat.
B) the change in heart rhythms.
C) the activation of the immune system.
D) interference with sleep.

Accepted Answer

Stress can lead to the activation of the immune system, causing it to produce more pro-inflammatory cytokines which can lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. The other choices, such as inability to eat, change in heart rhythms, and interference with sleep, can all be symptoms or effects of stress but do not directly explain the link between stress and illness.

Question 4

Who is more likely to go to the doctor?
A) Man
B) Either man or woman
C) Woman
D) Neither

Accepted Answer

Research studies consistently show evidence that women are more likely to visit doctors regularly and maintain their health as compared to men. Women tend to seek medical attention not only for specialized health issues but also for preventive care, including routine checkups, and early detection of illnesses.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding problems with menopause is FALSE?
A) Drinking alcohol or smoking is associated with an increase in menopausal symptoms.
B) All middle-aged women in the United States report having hot flashes.
C) For most women around the world, menopause is not a stressful transition.
D) The majority of women are relieved that their periods of have stopped.

Accepted Answer

Not all middle-aged women in the United States report having hot flashes. While hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, not all women experience them or experience them to the same degree.

Question 6

Illiteracy in the world is common among ______________ in developing countries.
A) men of all ages
B) older men
C) women of all ages
D) younger women

Accepted Answer

While illiteracy can be found among all demographics in developing countries, it is more prevalent among women of all ages due to factors such as gender discrimination and lack of educational opportunities.

Question 7

Middle-aged adults are involved in education for what purpose?
A) Retraining for a different career
B) To reduce boredom related to retirement
C) To socialize with friends
D) To distance themselves from their spouses

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged adults may be seeking education to retrain for a different career or update their skills for their current career. This can be driven by factors such as job loss, changes in industry, or a desire to advance professionally. B, C, and D are not necessarily common reasons for middle-aged adults to pursue education.

Question 8

Describe the brain at midlife and how changes in the brain make tip-of-the-tongue experiences more likely.

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Question 9

The main predictors of retirement age include all of the following factors EXCEPT
A) health.
B) pension eligibility.
C) financial circumstances.
D) lack of newer job skills.

Accepted Answer

The main predictors of retirement age include health, pension eligibility, and financial circumstances. Lack of newer job skills is not typically considered a significant predictor of retirement age.

Question 10

What can a person do to improve bone health?
A) Avoid any exercise since it puts the person in danger of a fall.
B) Drink milk and do resistance training.
C) Drink alcohol and try to relax more.
D) Spend more time in the sun.

Accepted Answer

Drinking milk provides calcium which is essential for bone health. Resistance training, such as weightlifting or bodyweight exercises, helps to build and maintain bone density.

Answer: D 
 Spending more time in the sun helps the body produce vitamin D, which is important for bone health. However, it is important to protect the skin from harmful UV rays and to consult a healthcare professional about vitamin D supplements.

Therefore, the best choices are B and D for improving bone health.

Question 11

Analyze the term midlife and the various definitions of middle adulthood.

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Question 12

A recent review by Ford and colleagues found that all of the following were associated with a decrease in deaths from cardiovascular disease EXCEPT
A) exercising.
B) lower blood pressure.
C) quitting smoking.
D) reducing alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

The review by Ford and colleagues found that exercising, lower blood pressure, and quitting smoking were all associated with a decrease in deaths from cardiovascular disease. However, reducing alcohol consumption was not found to be associated with a decrease in deaths from cardiovascular disease. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 13

A person who is slowly moving to retirement over several years by reducing hours at work is engaged in
A) optional retirement.
B) bridged retirement.
C) phased retirement.
D) voluntary retirement.

Accepted Answer

Phased retirement refers to a process where an employee transitions from full-time work to retirement by gradually reducing their working hours over several years. This allows the employee to ease into retirement while still maintaining some level of employment and income. Optional retirement, voluntary retirement, and bridged retirement do not necessarily involve a gradual reduction in working hours before retirement.

Question 14

People involved in complex work tend to
A) be rigid thinkers.
B) be flexible thinkers.
C) escape from the rigors of work through intellectually undemanding leisure activities.
D) need direction by others.

Accepted Answer

People involved in complex work require a high degree of flexibility in their thinking to be able to adapt to changing circumstances and find creative solutions. Rigid thinking would hinder their ability to handle complex problems. As for intellectually undemanding leisure activities, it is hard to generalize for everyone, but this statement cannot apply universally. And finally, people involved in complex work are generally highly skilled and do not typically need direction from others.

Question 15

Adult workers can actively affect their future cognitive development by the __________ choices they make,since those who seek more stimulating opportunities are likely to remain sharp.
A) educational
B) occupational
C) personal
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Occupational choices can have a significant impact on cognitive development since individuals who seek out mentally stimulating work are likely to remain sharp. Educational and personal choices can also have some impact, but occupational choices are particularly important in this regard. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 16

List and define two common visual problems and one common auditory problem associated with middle age.

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Question 17

Which is NOT a reason an adult in midlife returns to college?
A) To improve their work skills
B) To enhance self-esteem
C) To relive their youth
D) To adapt to a changing world

Accepted Answer

Returning to college in midlife is often driven by practical and personal reasons such as improving work skills, enhancing self-esteem, and adapting to a changing world. Reliving youth is not typically a primary reason for this decision.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the immune system and stress is FALSE?
A) There are more natural killer cells present during times of stress.
B) Viruses and bacteria are more likely to multiply when one is under stress.
C) Natural killer cells are more likely to be present in low-stress situations.
D) The immune system recognizes foreign materials and destroys them.

Accepted Answer

Natural killer cells, which are part of the immune system's defense against infections and tumors, are typically reduced in number or activity during times of stress, not increased. Stress can impair the immune system's effectiveness, making the body more susceptible to infections.

Question 19

Compared with younger adults,people in midlife have a(n)______ in depression.
A) increase
B) stable level
C) decrease
D) fluctuation

Accepted Answer

Research shows that midlife is a time when people may experience an increase in depression symptoms. This may be due to a variety of factors such as the stress of juggling multiple roles, physical health concerns, and transitions in personal and professional life.

Question 20

According to the text,technology skills are increasingly necessary and require
A) middle-aged adults to retire.
B) a life-span approach to learning.
C) more work creativity.
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The text states that technology skills are increasingly necessary, indicating that they cannot be ignored. It also suggests that a life-span approach to learning is necessary to keep up with the pace of technological advancements. There is no mention that middle-aged adults should retire or that more work creativity is needed.

Quiz 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

What are the health issues that middle-age adults should be aware of? List two steps they can take at this time in their lives to ensure a longer and healthier future.

The Seattle study found that declines in cognitive ability generally occur

The greatest factor in the link between stress and illness appears to be

Who is more likely to go to the doctor?

Which of the following statements regarding problems with menopause is FALSE?

Illiteracy in the world is common among ______________ in developing countries.

Middle-aged adults are involved in education for what purpose?

Describe the brain at midlife and how changes in the brain make tip-of-the-tongue experiences more likely.

The main predictors of retirement age include all of the following factors EXCEPT

What can a person do to improve bone health?

Analyze the term midlife and the various definitions of middle adulthood.

A recent review by Ford and colleagues found that all of the following were associated with a decrease in deaths from cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

A person who is slowly moving to retirement over several years by reducing hours at work is engaged in

People involved in complex work tend to

Adult workers can actively affect their future cognitive development by the __________ choices they make,since those who seek more stimulating opportunities are likely to remain sharp.

List and define two common visual problems and one common auditory problem associated with middle age.

Which is NOT a reason an adult in midlife returns to college?

Which of the following statements about the immune system and stress is FALSE?

Compared with younger adults,people in midlife have a(n) ______ in depression.

According to the text,technology skills are increasingly necessary and require