Question 1

Reaction time is one aspect of perceptual speed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which statement best describes menopause?

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A)   It happens to both men and women.
B)   It usually occurs at age 35.
C)   It is defined by the cessation of menstruation.
D)   It generally occurs around the age of 60.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What is perimenopause?

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A)   It is same as menopause.
B)   It is the beginning of menopause.
C)   It is the final stages of menopause.
D)   It refers to men's decrease in testosterone.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Few men over age 50 can father children.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement best characterizes the treatment for cancer?

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A)   It includes radiation and chemotherapy.
B)   It typically has no negative side effects.
C)   It targets unhealthy tissue and has no impact on healthy tissue.
D)   It is more dangerous than the cancers themselves.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which statement distinguishes sexual dysfunctions during middle adulthood?

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A)   They are uncommon for both men and women.
B)   Regardless of gender, loss of desire is common in middle adulthood.
C)   Women were more likely to report reaching orgasm too soon, compared with men.
D)   The loss of sexual desire is greater for men than for women.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

It is most common for the body mass index (BMI) to decrease during middle adulthood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement best characterizes cancer during middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans have higher than average colorectal cancer incidence and death rates.
B)   European Americans have twice the average death rate from prostate cancer.
C)   The rate of cervical cancer among Latina American women is lower than that of all other demographic groups.
D)   More than 80% Aboriginal women age 40 years and over have had a recent mammogram.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Cancer is caused by hereditary and environmental factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

How does the cardiovascular system during middle age compare with its functioning earlier in life?

Accepted Answer

A)   It becomes less efficient.
B)   It becomes more efficient.
C)   It is no different from its functioning in early life stages.
D)   It becomes easier to maintain breathing rate during exercise.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Heart disease most commonly results from arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Stress suppresses the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is cancer?

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Cancer is a disease in which cells devel...

Question 14

How does the concept of "interindividual variability" explain how physical development occurs during middle adulthood?

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Although middle adulthood is characteriz...

Question 15

What is the meaning of interindividual variability?

Accepted Answer

A)   All people change at the same rate during middle adulthood.
B)   Change is predictable during middle adulthood.
C)   No two people change in the same way or at the same rate.
D)   Cognitive abilities change more than physical and sensory functioning.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 16

Which phrase best describes the nature of crystalized intelligence in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   An old dog can learn new tricks.
B)   The early bird catches the worm.
C)   Better safe than sorry.
D)   Time is on your side.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) A

Question 17

Which statement best describes people in minority groups and their health care?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are less likely to be screened for cancer.
B)   They have better health insurance than the dominant group.
C)   They believe the health care system is fairly distributed and sensitive to issues of race and ethnicity.
D)   They are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, but less likely to be treated for it than members of the dominant group.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What is the relationship between diet and cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diets that are high in fibre, fruits, and vegetables help reduce cancer risk.
B)   Diet is rarely related to cancer.
C)   Diet has no effect on risk of cancer.
D)   Diet overwhelmingly accounts for 90% of all cancers in Western cultures.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Your doctor has just informed you that you have heart disease. You ask, "What does that mean? How did I get it?" Which of the following would she most likely reply?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart disease rarely strikes without giving noticeable symptoms.
B)   Heart disease is not preventable.
C)   Heart disease includes arteriosclerosis.
D)   Heart disease involves a buildup of leukocytes, which decreases your circulation.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Creativity peaks during early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Reaction time is one aspect of perceptual speed.

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Which statement best describes menopause?

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What is perimenopause?

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Few men over age 50 can father children.

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Which statement best characterizes the treatment for cancer?

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Which statement distinguishes sexual dysfunctions during middle adulthood?

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It is most common for the body mass index (BMI) to decrease during middle adulthood.

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Which statement best characterizes cancer during middle adulthood?

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Cancer is caused by hereditary and environmental factors.

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How does the cardiovascular system during middle age compare with its functioning earlier in life?

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Heart disease most commonly results from arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

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Stress suppresses the immune system.

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What is cancer?

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How does the concept of "interindividual variability" explain how physical development occurs during middle adulthood?

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Your doctor has just informed you that you have heart disease. You ask, "What does that mean? How did I get it?" Which of the following would she most likely reply?

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