Question 1

According to the text, midlife crises are more likely to occur among:
A) very poor men, since they must continue to work for the longest period of the lifespan
B) very poor women, since they have always worked to support their families
C) middle-income men and women, since they have a realistic view of their lives
D) affluent men and women, since they can delude themselves about the burdens of life

Accepted Answer

The text states that affluent individuals are more likely to experience midlife crises because they have the resources to delude themselves about the burdens of life. This suggests that those who are financially well-off may be more likely to experience a sense of disillusionment or discontent in middle age.

Question 2

Since Ed has been a tax attorney for over 25 years, he is now able to analyze clients' problems and draw conclusions from experience-based information and knowledge. Although he does not solve problems as quickly as he did when he was younger, his solutions are more complex and therefore better. The fact that his solutions are more complex best illustrates which of the following concepts?
A) crystallized intelligence
B) fluid intelligence
C) cognitive mechanics
D) inductive reasoning

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence involves knowledge and skills gained through experience and education. Ed's ability to draw conclusions from experience-based information and knowledge suggests that he has developed high levels of crystallized intelligence.

Question 3

Tyrone has gone through many stress-producing events lately. According to the Stress Scale printed in the text, which of the following events in Tyrone's life probably produced the most stress?
A) death of his wife
B) marriage to his long-time girlfriend
C) retirement from his job
D) having his youngest child leave home

Accepted Answer

According to the Stress Scale, death of a spouse is at the top of the list for stress-producing events. Therefore, it can be inferred that this event produced the most stress for Tyrone.

Question 4

According to the text, adults age 55-64 are LESS likely to die from which of the following conditions than are adults age 45-54?
A) cancer
B) heart disease
C) respiratory diseases
D) accidents, suicides, and homicides

Accepted Answer

According to the text, adults age 55-64 are less likely to die from accidents, suicides, and homicides than are adults age 45-54. The text does not provide information on the likelihood of death from cancer, heart disease, or respiratory diseases in these age groups.

Question 5

Recently, Jim has begun to focus on his feeling that he has accomplished the career goals he set for himself and he now does not know what to do with his life. He feels frustrated and confused, and he wonders if the excitement in his life is mostly behind him. According to Levinson, Jim is experiencing:
A) a command moment
B) transitional moment
C) a fluid moment
D) a midlife crisis

Accepted Answer

According to Levinson, the feelings of frustration, confusion, and questioning whether the excitement of life is mostly in the past, as experienced by Jim, are indicative of a midlife crisis. This is a period where individuals often reassess their life's accomplishments, goals, and direction.

Question 6

In 1998 in the U. S., about what percentage of women between the ages of 45 and 64 were taking some form of hormone replacement therapy?
A) 10%
B) 33%
C) 54%
D) 78%

Accepted Answer

According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, approximately 33% of women between the ages of 45 and 64 were taking some form of hormone replacement therapy in 1998. Option A is too low, option C is too high, and option D is an exaggeration.

Question 7

If you were to conduct a survey of 100 women who were in the midst of menopause, you should expect that about ____ would report they felt relief about the cessation of their menstrual cycle.
A) 99%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 15%

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that approximately 50% of women report feeling relief about the cessation of their menstrual cycle during menopause, as it marks the end of menstruation-related discomforts and inconveniences.

Question 8

Statistically speaking, which of the following people would be MOST likely to be obese:
A) Alan, who is 20 years old
B) Luke, who is 34 years old
C) Jeremy, who is 50 years old
D) Mike, who is 60 years old

Accepted Answer

According to statistics, the likelihood of obesity increases with age, so Jeremy, who is 50 years old, would be the most likely to be obese.

Question 9

According to the text, studies show that about ______ of men over the age of 40 will experience some erectile dysfunction.
A) 5%
B) 15%
C) 25%
D) 50%

Accepted Answer

Studies indicate that about 50% of men over the age of 40 will experience some form of erectile dysfunction.

Question 10

In Levinson's later work, he studied the way in which women move through middle adulthood. According to this research, Levinson concluded that women:
A) very seldom experience a midlife crisis
B) do experience midlife crises, but at much earlier ages than men
C) do experience midlife crises, but at much later ages than men
D) experience midlife crises in ways very similar to men

Accepted Answer

Levinson's later work suggested that both men and women experience midlife crises and that the process and challenges faced during middle adulthood are more similar between genders than previously thought. This challenges earlier views that emphasized significant differences in how men and women experience midlife transitions.

Question 11

Statistically speaking, which of the following people would most likely report the LOWEST level of sexual satisfaction?
A) Linda, who is 30 years old
B) Laurie, who is 50 years old
C) Bob, who is 30 years old
D) Peter, who is 50 years old

Accepted Answer

The answer of Statistically speaking, which of the following people...

Question 12

The life expectancy today for individuals who have reached the age of 45 in the United States is:
A) 66 years
B) 70 years
C) 80 years
D) 86 years

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the life expectancy in the United States for individuals who have reached age 45 is approximately 80 years. While life expectancy can vary depending on factors such as gender, race, and lifestyle choices, 80 years is the closest option provided.

Question 13

Alice is 45 years old. Compared to her sensory abilities in her mid-20s, today she likely is better able to:
A) see close-up objects
B) hear high-frequency sounds
C) taste spicy foods
D) see objects that are far away

Accepted Answer

Age-related changes in the eye, such as presbyopia, can make it harder to see close-up objects, but usually do not affect distance vision.

Question 14

If a woman's probability of having a bone fracture after age 50 is 50%, what is the probability that a man will have a bone fracture after age 50?
A) considerably smaller than 50%
B) about 50%
C) slightly higher than 50%
D) considerably higher than 50%

Accepted Answer

The probability of a man having a bone fracture after age 50 is considerably smaller than 50%. This is supported by research which suggests that women are at a higher risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures due to their lower bone density compared to men. Additionally, factors such as menopause, hormone levels, and lifestyle habits may also contribute to the increased risk for women. Therefore, it is safe to assume that men's risk of bone fracture after age 50 is considerably lower than 50%.

Question 15

Bob tells his 45-year-old father to look forward to middle age, since this is a period in which most people experience only a slight decline in overall health but an increase in their sense of well-being and satisfaction with life. Bob's comment is:
A) essentially true for most people
B) false, because in middle age most people experience a slight increase in health but a decline in their sense of well-being and health
C) false, because in middle age most people experience a slight increase in both their health and their sense of well-being and satisfaction
D) false, because in middle age most people experience a slight decline in both their health and their sense of well-being and satisfaction

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that most people experience only a slight decline in overall health in middle age, but an increase in their sense of well-being and satisfaction with life. Therefore, Bob's comment is essentially true for most people.

Question 16

Generalizing from the text, which of the following age periods is most likely to be defined by the events that are taking place in the person's life, rather than by events linked directly to biological maturation?
A) infancy and toddlerhood
B) early childhood
C) early adulthood
D) middle adulthood

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generalizing from the text, which of the...

Question 17

The text cites examples of cross-cultural research about how women experience menopause. In general, these studies suggest that reports of negative symptoms vary ________ from culture to culture, suggesting the importance of __________ factors in explanations.
A) very little; biological
B) quite a lot; biological
C) very little; psychological
D) quite a lot; psychological

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural research about menopause suggests that reports of negative symptoms vary quite a lot from culture to culture, suggesting the importance of psychological factors in explanations. This supports the idea that social and cultural factors can influence women's experiences of menopause, even though there may be some biology involved as well.

Question 18

Between the ages of 45 and 54, the cause of the largest percentage of deaths is __________; between the ages of 55 and 64, the cause of the largest percentage of deaths is _________.
A) cancer; heart disease
B) accidents; cancer
C) cancer; cancer
D) heart disease; cancer

Accepted Answer

Cancer is the leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 45 and 54, and it remains the leading cause of death for those between the ages of 55 and 64.

Question 19

According to the text, which of the following is the most accurate statement about how men and women experience the climacteric?
A) Both men and women experience the climacteric, but women's experience is more dramatic.
B) Both men and women experience the climacteric, but men's experience is more dramatic.
C) Women experience the climacteric, but men do not.
D) Men experience the climacteric, but women do no.

Accepted Answer

The text states that both men and women experience the climacteric, but women's experience is more dramatic. Option A accurately reflects this information, while B, C, and D are all incorrect based on the text.

Question 20

Intelligence that comes with experience and education and is based on the body of knowledge and information accumulated over the years is called:
A) fluid intelligence
B) crystallized intelligence
C) declarative intelligence
D) pragmatic intelligence

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence is the type of intelligence that is based on knowledge and experience acquired over time. This is in contrast to fluid intelligence, which is more about problem-solving and reasoning abilities. Declarative intelligence and pragmatic intelligence are not commonly recognized types of intelligence.

Quiz 14: Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

According to the text, midlife crises are more likely to occur among:

Tyrone has gone through many stress-producing events lately. According to the Stress Scale printed in the text, which of the following events in Tyrone's life probably produced the most stress?

According to the text, adults age 55-64 are LESS likely to die from which of the following conditions than are adults age 45-54?

In 1998 in the U. S., about what percentage of women between the ages of 45 and 64 were taking some form of hormone replacement therapy?

If you were to conduct a survey of 100 women who were in the midst of menopause, you should expect that about ____ would report they felt relief about the cessation of their menstrual cycle.

Statistically speaking, which of the following people would be MOST likely to be obese:

According to the text, studies show that about ______ of men over the age of 40 will experience some erectile dysfunction.

In Levinson's later work, he studied the way in which women move through middle adulthood. According to this research, Levinson concluded that women:

Statistically speaking, which of the following people would most likely report the LOWEST level of sexual satisfaction?

The life expectancy today for individuals who have reached the age of 45 in the United States is:

Alice is 45 years old. Compared to her sensory abilities in her mid-20s, today she likely is better able to:

If a woman's probability of having a bone fracture after age 50 is 50%, what is the probability that a man will have a bone fracture after age 50?

Bob tells his 45-year-old father to look forward to middle age, since this is a period in which most people experience only a slight decline in overall health but an increase in their sense of well-being and satisfaction with life. Bob's comment is:

Generalizing from the text, which of the following age periods is most likely to be defined by the events that are taking place in the person's life, rather than by events linked directly to biological maturation?

The text cites examples of cross-cultural research about how women experience menopause. In general, these studies suggest that reports of negative symptoms vary from culture to culture, suggesting the importance of __ factors in explanations.

Between the ages of 45 and 54, the cause of the largest percentage of deaths is __; between the ages of 55 and 64, the cause of the largest percentage of deaths is _.

According to the text, which of the following is the most accurate statement about how men and women experience the climacteric?

Intelligence that comes with experience and education and is based on the body of knowledge and information accumulated over the years is called: