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Questions
1. According to researcher Glenn Roisman, of the five developmental domains (academic, friendship, conduct, work, and romantic) faced by young adults age 17 to 22 years, which two domains pose the most challenges?
A. academic and work
B. friendship and romantic
C. work and romantic
D. conduct and romantic
2. Which of the following represents a "volatile" marriage?
A. a couple who argues and agrees to disagree
B. A couple who argues but has no humour or affection
C. a couple who argues and does not listen during arguments
D. a couple who argues regularly and has no affection or support
3. Osteoporosis could best be described as
A. The loss of bone mass and density that is accelerated with age.
B. A porous bone condition that affects only menopausal women.
C. A secondary aging bone condition that is negatively linked to hormone replacement therapy.
D. A degenerative bone disease of aging that is uncontrollable, inevitable, and irreversible.
4. Which of the following best summarizes the conclusions of research that has attempted to confirm the existence of a mid-life crisis?
A. There is little evidence that the stresses and tasks of mid-life are more overwhelming than those of any other age.
B. At mid-life most men experience high levels of inner turmoil, marital or job satisfaction, or sense of failure.
C. Serious psychological problems are experienced by most individuals at mid-life.
D. Most women experience some form of major depression in their 40s.
5. Developmentalists know that behavioural choices and mental health conditions affect the brain. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The brains of alcoholics and non-alcoholics differed in electrical acctivity before the onset of the alcoholism.
B. The brains of alcoholics and non-alcoholics differ in electrical activity.
C. The brains of depressed individuals and non-depressed individuals show no structural or electrical differences.
D. A number of serious mental illnesses are associated with differences in electrical activity.
6. Based on Daniel Levinson's theory of adult development, which of the following would NOT cause the development of a life structure?
A. retiring
B. marrying
C. buying a new house
D. becoming middle-aged
7. Bob and Eileen frequently get into heated arguments, do not see the humour in each other's behaviour, and are rarely affectionate. This is an example of which type of unsuccessful marriage?
A. hostile/engaged
B. hostile/approach
C. detached
D. hostile/detached
8. What appears to be the primary cause of menopause in women?
A. increasing testosterone levels
B. decreasing estrogen levels
C. increasing estrogen levels
D. cessation of ova production
9. How does women's work experience vary from men's work experience across adulthood?
A. women's work is more discontinuous than men's across adulthood
B. the majority of adult men are in the workforce whereas the majority of adult females are not in the workforce
C. women do not find paid employment to be as meaningful or satisfying as men do
D. fewer women then men find work that is consistent with their personality types and personal preferences
10. According to Sternberg's theory of love, which component is the most important determinant that the relationship will last through thick and thin?
A. passion
B. trust
C. intimacy
D. commitment
11. Which of the factors is NOT a significant risk factor for heart disease?
A. elevated levels of low-density lipoproteins
B. moderate use of wine
C. inactive or sedentary lifestyle
D. first-degree relatives with cardiovascular disease
12. Alexander, age 55 years, believes there is something wrong with the telephone because he is experiencing difficulty hearing his 3-year-old granddaughter's voice when she calls. Alexander should be examined for
A. presbycusis
B. auricularis
C. presbyopia
D. neuropathy
13. Which scenario is the best example of "compensation" in middle adulthood according to the Balteses' theory of selective optimization with compensation?
A. Eric turns off the TV and all other distractions to help him study.
B. Gregory cuts the grass for his neighbour who is recovering from a heart attack.
C. Alice reads a book using her reading glasses.
D. Mary fondly remembers her mother by looking through her photo albums.