Question 1

How could Silvia enter the "sandwich generation?"

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A)   Get married
B)   Have her father move in with her while she is still caring for a child at home
C)   Enter a nursing home
D)   Have her youngest child finally go to college, leaving her at home with just her husbandE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Research has indicated that a woman's employment status has ____ impact on her decision to become a caregiver for a parent.

Accepted Answer

A)   no
B)   some
C)   a moderate
D)   a significantE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Exercise

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A)   is not related to physical health.
B)   can significantly slow the aging process.
C)   is beneficial to health but does not affect the aging process.
D)   should be avoided by people over 50 years old.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The defining element of "the climacteric" involves the loss of

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A)   the natural ability to produce children.
B)   cancer-fighting agents.
C)   emotional stability.
D)   blood flow through the circulatory system.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What description does not accurately describe the skills that people with high practical intelligence have?

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A)   People with higher practical intelligence come up with more efficient ways to solve problems in daily life.
B)   People with higher practical intelligence are able to deal with change more quickly.
C)   People with higher practical intelligence are able to persuade people to change the way they do things.
D)   People with higher practical intelligence plan more effectively to prevent problems.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Erikson used the term _____ to describe the middle-aged focus on helping others in an effort to ensure continuation of society by guiding the next generation.

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The answer of Erikson used the term _____ to describe...

Question 7

What appears to be the main reason why your Type A or Type B behavioral pattern influences your recovery rate following a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a good predictor of the type of genetic factors known to cause future attacks.
B)   It affects how much physicians like being around you when you are a patient.
C)   It appears to influence your motivation to follow post-attack health suggestions.
D)   The two types vary by sex, as do recovery rates.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Describe generativity, kinkeepers, the sandwich generation, and filial obligation. Then discuss the common theme that runs through each.

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Erikson suggested that during middle age...

Question 9

The process of giving women low doses of estrogen and progestin is referred to as _____ therapy.

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The answer of The process of giving women low doses...

Question 10

Newt is known for being very opinionated, extremely sociable, and loving a challenge. According to the Five-Factor model, Newt is best thought of as being

Accepted Answer

A)   neurotic.
B)   introverted.
C)   extroverted
D)   agreeable.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The comment, "My parents cared for me for 18 years; I really should not complain about having to take care of them for a while when they are ill" provides an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   kinkeeping.
B)   generativity.
C)   filial obligation.
D)   introversion.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What constitutes aerobic exercise, and what benefits does it provide during middle age?

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Aerobic exercise is requires the mainten...

Question 13

One difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is that

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoarthritis is not painful.
B)   osteoarthritis typically occurs in adolescence.
C)   there is more swelling of the joints in rheumatoid arthritis.
D)   women are more likely to be affected by rheumatoid arthritis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which statement is true regarding the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It was an experimental study
B)   It supported the notion that the Big Five are "set in plaster"
C)   There were several ethical concerns with the study
D)   It was a cross-sectional studyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

After menopause, vaginal walls and the vagina both increase in size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe how coping and appraisals are involved in the stress and coping paradigm.

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The answer of Describe how coping and appraisals are involved...

Question 17

Shelly is a 46-year-old woman whose menstrual cycle has changed and is now more irregular and infrequent. Which term best describes Shelly's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Menopause
B)   Midlife crisis
C)   Perimenopause
D)   EncapsulatedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Heather is experiencing a great deal of stress. She has tried relaxation training, thinking about life events in a different way, and even talking to her friends. All of these strategies are best classified as attempts at

Accepted Answer

A)   repression.
B)   coping.
C)   stagnation.
D)   appraisal.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Erikson viewed the key crisis of midlife as one of stagnation versus generativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The stress and coping paradigm focuses on the interactive relationship between

Accepted Answer

A)   person and environment.
B)   mind and body.
C)   hormones and neurotransmitters.
D)   family and work.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 13: Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

Describe generativity, kinkeepers, the sandwich generation, and filial obligation. Then discuss the common theme that runs through each.

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One difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is that

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Describe how coping and appraisals are involved in the stress and coping paradigm.

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Which statement is true regarding the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) ?

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Erikson used the term _____ to describe the middle-aged focus on helping others in an effort to ensure continuation of society by guiding the next generation.

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What appears to be the main reason why your Type A or Type B behavioral pattern influences your recovery rate following a heart attack?

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After menopause, vaginal walls and the vagina both increase in size.

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Research has indicated that a woman's employment status has ____ impact on her decision to become a caregiver for a parent.

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Newt is known for being very opinionated, extremely sociable, and loving a challenge. According to the Five-Factor model, Newt is best thought of as being

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What description does not accurately describe the skills that people with high practical intelligence have?

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The process of giving women low doses of estrogen and progestin is referred to as _____ therapy.

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The defining element of "the climacteric" involves the loss of

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What constitutes aerobic exercise, and what benefits does it provide during middle age?

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Erikson viewed the key crisis of midlife as one of stagnation versus generativity.

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