Emerging & Middle Adulthood – Flashcards
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In which coping style do people try to attack a stressor in some way?
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A. weathering B. emotion-focused Correct C. problem-focused D. ignoring-retreating
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In which coping style do people try to change their emotion about a stressor?
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A. weathering B. problem-focused C. emotion-focused D. ignoring-retreating Answer Key: C
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A. disorganized and bizarre thoughts. B. delusions. Correct C. All of the answers are correct D. hallucinations.
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person becomes overwhelmed by:
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Using a drug in a quantity or a manner that harms physical, cognitive, or psychosocial well-being is called drug:
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A. dependence. Correct B. abuse. C. use. D. addiction.
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When dealing with stressors, men tend to be ______ in their style, while women tend to be ______.
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A. emotion-focused; emotion-focused B. problem-focused; problem-focused Correct C. problem-focused; emotion-focused D. emotion-focused; problem-focused Answer Key: C
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A. equally to those of middle-age adults. B. equally to those of adolescents. C. poorly. Correct D. optimally.
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During young adulthood, all body systems—including the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and sexual-reproductive systems—function:
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The age-related biological changes that occur during the first decades of adulthood:
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Correct A. are of little consequence under normal circumstances. B. affect all areas of functioning equally. C. affect athletic performance but not sexual performance. D. increase the risk of death.
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The most common time for males and females to have a baby is during:
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A. middle adulthood. B. adolescence. Correct C. young adulthood. D. late adulthood.
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The ratio of a person's weight to height is that person's:
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A. IVF. B. DSM. Correct C. BMI. D. AID.
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A. obsession. B. reminiscence. Correct C. rumination. D. fixation.
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Elyse broke up with her boyfriend after a fight. She has spent the last week repeatedly going over the fight in her mind, which has caused her to sink into depression. Her continual reliving the fight is known as:
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Parasuicide refers to:
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A. the serious consideration of suicide as an option. B. assisting someone else in the act of suicide. C. any self-destructive behavior. Correct D. a deliberate act of self-destruction that does not end in death.
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Which of the following statements about adolescents who regularly smoke marijuana is accurate?
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Correct A. All of the statements are accurate. B. Adolescents who regularly smoke marijuana are more likely to drop out of school. C. Adolescents who regularly smoke marijuana are more likely to be unemployed. D. Adolescents who regularly smoke marijuana are more likely to become teenage parents.
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A. information processing Correct B. postformal C. behavioral D. psychometric
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Which approach to adult cognitive development is an outgrowth of Piaget's theory?
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In comparison with adolescent thinking, adult thinking requires more:
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Correct A. flexibility. B. stability. C. persistence. D. rationality.
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William arrived at a large, culturally diverse university from a small isolated town, excited to start his college education. Quickly, though, he became fearful and suspicious of students different than himself. William needs to:
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A. restrict his interactions to students like himself. B. try to befriend students of other cultures to understand them better. C. go to the counseling center on campus for help. Correct D. use cognitive flexibility to counter the stereotypes he has learned.
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The possibility that one's appearance or behavior will be misused to confirm another person's oversimplified, prejudiced attitude is referred to as:
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A. disidentification. B. dialectical thought. Correct C. stereotype threat. D. overcompensation.
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The term "male menopause" is sometimes used to refer to:
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A. the sudden drop in testosterone that generally occurs at about age 50. Correct B. a dip in testosterone in response to anxiety or sexual inactivity. C. impotence when a man is aware of his wife's menopause. D. the sudden loss in fertility in a middle-aged man.
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According to Erikson, young adults first face which of the following crises?
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A. identity vs. role confusion Correct B. intimacy vs. isolation C. love vs. work D. generativity vs. stagnation
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Correct A. Friends are chosen for qualities that make them good companions. B. Friends are less of a buffer against stress. C. Families attest more to one's personal worthiness. D. Friendships are generally lifelong.
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How do friends differ from family members?
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Correct A. 25; 65 B. 35; 75 C. 15; 55 D. 45; 85
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Adulthood covers the four decades of life between ages ______ and ______.
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The demands of emerging adulthood may cause psychopathology when added to:
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A. social circumstances. B. early childhood experiences. Correct C. All of the answers are correct. D. preexisting vulnerability arising from genetic interactions.
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A. are inevitable results of primary aging. B. include changes in skin, hair, and fat distribution. C. can be made worse by poor lifestyle choices. D. All of the answers are correct. Answer Key: D
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The changes in appearance that occur in middle adulthood:
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At a recent physical exam, Janet was told that she is an inch shorter than she was five years ago at age 50. What could cause her decrease in height?
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Correct A. natural collapse of vertebrae in the spine B. hereditary height shrinkage C. effects of medication D. lack of calcium in her diet
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The first visible signs of senescence may be observed in the:
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A. eyes. B. posture. C. gait. Correct D. skin.
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A. The level of sex hormones increases. B. Sexual responses become quicker. Correct C. Reproduction becomes less likely. D. Fertility is increased.
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Which of the following statements about the sexual-reproductive system for both sexes as people age is true?
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The average age of menopause is about ______ years.
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Correct A. 50 B. 60 C. 40 D. 45
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Correct A. menopause. B. cancer. C. a need for assisted reproductive technology. D. andropause.
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A sudden drop in sex hormones in a woman's bloodstream along with cessation of ovulation and menstruation signals:
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A. weight loss Correct B. equilibrium C. pregnancy D. organ depletion
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Which of the following states is the goal of homeostasis?
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Which of the following statements about hormone replacement therapy is true?
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A. It increases the risk of osteoporosis. B. It involves replacing testosterone that naturally declines with age. C. Physicians currently recommend it to a large proportion of menopausal women. Correct D. Researchers now believe that the studies demonstrating its positive effects were invalid.
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Diseases and chronic conditions associated with aging:
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A. are inevitable, regardless of lifestyle. B. may be strongly affected by lifestyle. C. may have delayed onset due to lifestyle. D. may be slightly modified by lifestyle. Answer Key: B
