LS CH 12 Middle Adulthood
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Which of the following is a characteristic of middle-aged adults?

  • Decrease in muscle tone and elasticity (correct)
  • Decrease in energy and physical attractiveness
  • Increase in bone mass
  • Increase in wisdom and control

    • What is a major contributing factor to osteoporosis?

  • Adequate calcium intake
  • Exposure to sunlight
  • Exercise
  • Genetics (correct)

    • What happens to bone mass as individuals age?

  • It remains constant
  • It gradually increases
  • It gradually decreases (correct)
  • It accelerates after menopause

    • What is a common perception about middle-aged sexuality?

    <p>Decreased sexual activity, pleasure, and interest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by menopausal women?

    <p>Loss of taste discrimination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age of onset for menopause?

    <p>45-55 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with menopause?

    <p>Thickening of the capillary walls of the ear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific term for the change of life that occurs in both men and women?

    <p>Climacteric (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs during middle age?

    <p>Decreased height and weight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the psychosocial task identified by Erikson for middle adulthood?

    <p>Generativity vs. stagnation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a goal unique to middle adulthood?

    <p>Establishing economic security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three areas of health concern for the middle-aged adult?

    <p>Presbycusis, glaucoma, and fibrocystic breast disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physiological change that men experience during middle age?

    <p>Decreased levels of testosterone and viable sperm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary task of middle adulthood according to Erikson?

    <p>Generativity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of generativity?

    <p>Volunteer work in the community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is critical to the survival of close relationships in middle adulthood?

    <p>Intimacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major challenge for many middle-aged adults?

    <p>Adjusting to the role of parenting their parents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause added stress on a family when caring for elderly parents?

    <p>Both economic problems and failing health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it best to start planning for economic security?

    <p>When people first enter the job market (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a special challenge for middle-aged adults in terms of economic security?

    <p>Helping their own parents financially (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some common signs of stress in middle-aged marriages?

    <p>Financial problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the empty-nest syndrome?

    <p>When parents have a difficult time adjusting to a home without children (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the role of today's grandparents?

    <p>To provide knowledge and guidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between middle-aged adults and their parents?

    <p>Most middle-aged adults have mutually nurturing relationships with their parents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is capable of thinking in a pragmatic and concrete manner?

    <p>Middle-aged adults (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of true maturity in middle-aged adults?

    <p>Integration of objective and rational modes of thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What difficulty may individuals returning to school encounter?

    <p>Difficulty in adjusting to the learning environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome for adult learners who do not get discouraged and quit?

    <p>They quickly acclimate to the demands of learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enhances the motivation to learn in adult learners?

    <p>Life experiences and needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may middle-aged adults enroll in courses for?

    <p>To fulfill personal areas of interest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults have decreased mental ability and memory compared to earlier adulthood.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults are capable of thinking in a pragmatic and concrete manner.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults often struggle to adjust to the learning environment when returning to school.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Adult learners in middle adulthood typically have less accuracy in completing tasks compared to young learners.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Motivation to learn is often greater in adult learners in middle adulthood.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults have a unique potential to integrate objective and rational modes of thinking.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults have a harder time setting up study schedules compared to young learners.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults quickly acclimate to the demands of learning once enrolled in a course.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults may need more time to learn and complete tasks compared to young learners.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults have decreased motivation to learn compared to young learners.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs during middle age?

    <p>Decrease in muscle tone and elasticity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributing factor to osteoporosis?

    <p>Sedentary lifestyle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common perception about middle-aged sexuality?

    <p>Decreased sexual activity and pleasure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of middle-aged adults?

    <p>Decreased mental ability and memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by menopausal women?

    <p>Hot flashes followed by chills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributing factor to osteoporosis?

    <p>Decreased bone density (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age of onset for menopause?

    <p>50-55 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the psychosocial task identified by Erikson for middle adulthood?

    <p>Generativity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs during middle age?

    <p>Decreased bone mass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the psychosocial task identified by Erikson for middle adulthood?

    <p>Establishing and adjusting to new family roles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three areas of health concern for the middle-aged adult?

    <p>Nutrition, sleep, and exercise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge for many middle-aged adults?

    <p>Evaluating and redesigning career options (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by menopausal women?

    <p>Decreased visual acuity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributing factor to osteoporosis?

    <p>Lack of physical fitness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age of onset for menopause?

    <p>45-55 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary task of middle adulthood according to Erikson?

    <p>Generativity vs. Stagnation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major challenge for many middle-aged adults?

    <p>Caring for elderly parents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common perception about middle-aged sexuality?

    <p>Increased sexual satisfaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary task of middle adulthood according to Erikson?

    <p>Generativity vs. stagnation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a special challenge for middle-aged adults in terms of economic security?

    <p>Supporting their own parents financially (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common sign of stress in middle-aged marriages?

    <p>Parenting challenges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the adjustment that may be particularly stressful for some couples when the last child leaves home?

    <p>Empty-nest syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of today's grandparents, as described in the text?

    <p>Youthful appearance and outlook (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary task of middle adulthood according to Erikson?

    <p>Generativity vs. stagnation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is capable of thinking in a pragmatic and concrete manner?

    <p>Middle-aged adults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of true maturity in middle-aged adults?

    <p>Objective and rational thinking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enhances the motivation to learn in adult learners?

    <p>Life experiences and needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults often struggle to adjust to the learning environment when returning to school.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three areas of health concern for the middle-aged adult?

    <p>Economic security, bone mass, and stress in marriages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary task of middle adulthood according to Erikson?

    <p>Generativity vs. stagnation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults have decreased mental ability and memory compared to earlier adulthood.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults often struggle to adjust to the learning environment when returning to school.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults may need more time to learn and complete tasks compared to young learners.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Adult learners in middle adulthood typically have less accuracy in completing tasks compared to young learners.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults quickly acclimate to the demands of learning once enrolled in a course.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults have a harder time setting up study schedules compared to young learners.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults have a unique potential to integrate objective and rational modes of thinking.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Motivation to learn is often greater in adult learners in middle adulthood.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs during middle age?

    <p>Decrease in muscle tone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributing factor to osteoporosis?

    <p>Genetics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age of onset for menopause?

    <p>50 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common perception about middle-aged sexuality?

    <p>Decreased sexual activity and pleasure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that occurs during middle age?

    <p>Increased height and weight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal unique to middle adulthood, according to the text?

    <p>Establishing economic security for the present and future (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common health concern for middle-aged adults?

    <p>Fibrocystic breast disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common psychosocial task identified by Erikson for middle adulthood?

    <p>Generativity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by menopausal women?

    <p>Excessive perspiration during hot flashes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the adjustment that may be particularly stressful for some couples when the last child leaves home?

    <p>Empty nest syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributing factor to osteoporosis?

    <p>Lack of physical fitness or health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary task of middle adulthood according to Erikson?

    <p>Generativity vs. stagnation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that men experience during middle age?

    <p>Decreased muscle strength (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the adjustment that may be particularly stressful for some couples when the last child leaves home?

    <p>Empty-nest syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common perception about middle-aged sexuality?

    <p>Middle-aged adults have a lower sex drive compared to younger adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is critical to the survival of close relationships in middle adulthood?

    <p>True intimacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common challenge faced by marriages in middle age?

    <p>Financial problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the adjustment that may be particularly stressful for some couples when the last child leaves home?

    <p>Empty-nest syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a distant grandparent?

    <p>To have limited contact with their children and grandchildren (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributing factor to the decrease in the average number of children per family in middle age?

    <p>Postponing childbearing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common challenge faced by middle-aged adults when caring for their elderly parents?

    <p>The need to finance their children's higher education bills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common perception about middle-aged sexuality?

    <p>Middle-aged adults experience a decline in sexual functioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge for many middle-aged adults in terms of economic security?

    <p>The need to financially support their elderly parents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physiological change that occurs during middle age?

    <p>Decreased bone density (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of middle-aged adults?

    <p>Struggle to adjust to the learning environment when returning to school (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge for middle-aged adults returning to school?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Middle-aged adults typically have less accuracy in completing tasks compared to young learners.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enhances the motivation to learn in adult learners?

    <p>Life experiences and needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary psychosocial task identified by Erikson for middle adulthood?

    <p>Generativity vs. Stagnation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom experienced by menopausal women?

    <p>Hot flashes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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