According to his eye doctor, 60-year-old Bobby has developed a condition called presbyopia. This means that

The first sign of presbycusis is

To offset both excess weight and muscle loss, people should

Jeanine is 55 years old. According to her doctor, Jeanine's reproductive capacity has ended. She has reached the midlife reproductive transition called

Which of the following women is the most likely to reach menopause the earliest?

When more than 2,000 U.S. women were asked what their feelings were about no longer menstruating, 60 percent said they felt

__________ with age, but the change is minimal in healthy men who continue to engage in sexual activity.

The leading causes of U.S. deaths in middle age are __________ and __________.

From early to middle adulthood, the cancer death rate

Lung cancer

Most women with breast cancer

Which of the following statements about cancer is true?

Current evidence pinpoints __________ as a "toxic" ingredient of the Type A behavior pattern.

Jane is critical and condescending towards her colleagues. She can be rude and is prone to angry outbursts. Jane's __________ is associated with greater cardiovascular arousal, coronary artery plaque buildup, and heart disease.

Brenda deals with stress by taking long baths and watching movies. She uses __________ coping.

Which of the following statements about exercise in middle adulthood is true?

Kay displays a committed, involved approach to daily activities. She regards most experiences as controllable and she views change as a challenge. Kay displays

__________ either remains unchanged or increases into midlife.

Adult learners who report high psychological stress typically are

Martin, age 47, is single and has no children. Which of the following of Martin's activities reflects generativity?

Which of the following middle-aged adults is the most likely to be stagnant?

During middle adulthood, __________ may contribute to the increase in effective coping.

Kimberly tends to worry a lot. She is temperamental, emotional, and vulnerable. She is high on which of the following "big five" personality traits?

Individuals who are high in openness to experience are

Monica is ruthless, suspicious, stingy, antagonistic, critical, and irritable. Monica is low in

Individuals who are low in conscientiousness are

Which of the following statements about divorce in midlife is true?

Which of the following statements about caring for aging parents is true?

Which of the following statements about friendship for 43-year-old Janet and 51-year-old Brendan is probably true?

Which of the following statements about life expectancy is true?

Robust centenarians usually have

Which of the following statements about the maximum lifespan for humans is true?

Betty, age 77, needs assistance with food preparation, housekeeping, and paying her bills. Betty cannot carry out some

According to Rita's eye doctor, she may go blind. The light-sensitive cells in the central region of her retina are breaking down, causing her central vision to blur. Rita is developing

Regularly eating __________ high in polyunsaturated fatty acids offers some protection against mental disabilities.

Which of the following statements about exercise in late adulthood is true?

Marion has just learned that her brain contains an abundance of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques. Marion's doctors are probably concerned that she has

__________ is associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Francine is emotionally mature. She has broad practical knowledge and is able to apply that knowledge in ways that make life worthwhile. Francine displays

Adults who arrive at a sense of integrity feel

Reggie feels he made many wrong decisions, yet time is too short to find an alternate route to integrity. Reggie is experiencing

Which of the following statements about spirituality and religiosity in late adulthood is true?

Religious involvement is especially high in African-American communities because

According to disengagement theory, society

According to __________ theory, older adults' life satisfaction depends on conditions that permit them to remain engaged in roles and relationships.

As Jane grows older, she feels closer to her siblings and more connected with her spouse. At 85, her contact with acquaintances has diminished and she is left with a few very close relationships. She is not terribly interested in forming any new social ties. Jane's behavior is consistent with __________ theory.

__________ are the most frequently reported types of elder abuse.

The worse the caregiver–recipient relationship, the __________ the risk of __________.

__________ is usually the first consideration in the decision to retire.

Tilda, age 83, is actively engaged with her family and community. She enjoys close friendships and leads a fulfilling daily life. Tilda fits the contemporary view of