Psychology 041 - Lifespan Psychology 2 » 2019 » Chapter 9 Quiz

Need help with your exam preparation?

Question #1
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the climacteric?
A.   Most women complete menopause in their early 50s.
B.   Couples continue to enjoy sex after the climacteric.
C.   Men continue to be reproductive after midlife.
D.   All cultures respond in the same way to the climacteric.
Question #2
Encore careers:
A.   emphasize meaning and purpose.
B.   All answers describe encore careers
C.   focus on making a societal contribution.
D.   are entered into in midlife.
Question #3
Tacit knowledge declines in midlife.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
This type of marriage is most likely to include empty love.
A.   Vital
B.   The devitalized marriage.
C.   The total marriage.
Question #5
Adult students tend to do all but which one of the following?
A.   Rely less on rote memorization.
B.   Focus on relevance of content.
C.   Focus on speed rather than accuracy.
D.   Learn best with minimal distractions.
Question #6
Men tend to remarry faster than women after divorce. 
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
The expert is someone who:
A.   focuses on solving-problems by relying on procedure manuals.
B.   is exceptional in all areas.
C.   has natural talent in an area.
D.   knows a good deal about a particular subject or skill.
Question #8
A midlife adult is most likely to experience which of the following changes?
A.   Developing arthritis.
B.   Becoming nearsighted or farsighted.
C.   A loss of taste sensitivity.
D.   Weight loss.
Question #9
This station of divorce involves the loss of neighbors and friends.
A.   The psychic divorce.
B.   The community divorce.
C.   The emotional divorce.
D.   The “friendly” divorce.
Question #10
The common definition of middle age is 40-65.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

Need help with your exam preparation?