Psychology 041 - Lifespan Psychology » Fall 2020 » Chapter 15 and 16 Quiz

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Question #1
According to his eye doctor, 60-year-old Bobby has developed a condition called presbyopia. This means that
A.   the lens has lost its capacity to adjust to objects at varying distances entirely.
B.   his vision is more disputed by bright light sources, such as headlights.
C.   the size of his pupil has shrunk and the lens has yellowed.
D.   the vitreous has developed opaque areas, reducing light to the retina.
Question #2
The first sign of presbycusis is
A.   a buildup of pressure within the eye.
B.   an "age spot."
C.   wrinkling and loosening of the skin.
D.   a noticeable hearing loss at high frequencies.
Question #3
In the "middle-age spread," women accumulate fat __________, whereas men accumulate it __________.
A.   around the waist; on the back
B.   on the upper abdomen; around the waist
C.   on the back; around the upper arms
D.   around the upper arms; around the waist
Question #4
Which of the following women is the most likely to reach menopause the earliest?
A.   Mei Wu, who has borne three children
B.   Lisa, who has not borne children
C.   Maryann, who has borne five children
D.   Yessica, who has borne one child
Question #5
When more than 2,000 U.S. women were asked what their feelings were about no longer menstruating, 60 percent said they felt
A.   old.
B.   relieved.
C.   ashamed.
D.   depressed.
Question #6
__________ with age, but the change is minimal in healthy men who continue to engage in sexual activity
A.   Motility of sperm increases
B.   Blood flow to the penis increases
C.   Testosterone production increases
D.   Testosterone production declines
Question #7
The leading causes of U.S. deaths in middle age are __________ and __________.
A.   falls; cardiovascular disease
B.   cancer; cardiovascular disease
C.   falls; motor vehicle collisions
D.   motor vehicle collisions; cancer
Question #8
Kay displays a committed, involved approach to daily activities. She regards most experiences as controllable and she views change as a challenge. Kay displays
A.   a Type A behavior pattern.
B.   resilience.
C.   hardiness.
D.   a Type B behavior pattern.
Question #9
Hilda, age 47, volunteers as a "big sister" as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. She enjoys reaching out to her 9-year-old "little sister" and providing her with guidance. According to Erikson, Hilda has developed a sense of
A.   intimacy.
B.   generativity.
C.   guilt.
D.   stagnation.
Question #10
Which of the following middle-aged adults is the most likely to be stagnant?
A.   James, who volunteers at a local children's theater
B.   Barbara, who spends little time with her grown children
C.   Jonathan, who volunteers at a teen crisis center
D.   Allison, who is a mentor in her workplace

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