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What is primary aging?

  • Decrease in lung capacity
  • Age-related changes caused by controllable factors
  • Age-related changes caused by biological factors (correct)
  • Loss of muscle mass and strength

    • What is the main cause of sarcopenia?

  • Thinning of the bones
  • Weakened diaphragm muscles
  • Decline of growth and anabolic hormones (correct)
  • Unhealthy lifestyle

    • What is presbyopia?

  • Loss of muscle tone
  • Thinning of the bones
  • Little spots or 'cobwebs' in visual field
  • Loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye (correct)

    • What causes thinning hair in middle adulthood?

    <p>Hair follicles producing less new hair and strands shrink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes significantly to decreased life quality and increase in health care costs in older adults?

    <p>Sarcopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sensory change in middle adulthood related to vision?

    <p>Floaters - Little spots or 'cobwebs' in visual field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of graying hair in middle adulthood?

    <p>Hair follicles produce less melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of loss of muscle mass and strength in middle adulthood?

    <p>Decline of growth and anabolic hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'sandwich generation' referring to?

    <p>Adults caring for both aging parents and their own children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'kinkeeping' primarily about?

    <p>Keeping the family connected and promoting solidarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'empty nest' phase associated with?

    <p>Children leaving home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'boomerang kids'?

    <p>Young adults who return home after moving out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the most important reasons for dating among single middle adults?

    <p>Companionship, romantic activities, and sexual fulfillment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does marital satisfaction tend to increase in midlife?

    <p>After children leave home and problems are worked out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant factor complicating dating for adults after divorce?

    <p>Children gatekeeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has happened to the remarriage rate, especially for younger adults?

    <p>Declined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical grandparenting styles influenced by?

    <p>Cultural factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do female friendships in midlife primarily provide?

    <p>Support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with a better quality of life, and more common in women and older adults?

    <p>Religion and spirituality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason for the decline in the remarriage rate?

    <p>Potential problems related to family roles and expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of dry eye syndrome?

    <p>Decreased production of tears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific difficulty with hearing that 40- to 69-year-olds often report?

    <p>Difficulty with high-frequency sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is atherosclerosis?

    <p>Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of hypertension?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of malignant tumors?

    <p>They invade nearby tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) in the body?

    <p>Absorb cholesterol and carry it to the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is insulin resistance?

    <p>Cells don't use insulin properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk factor for diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is metabolic syndrome characterized by?

    <p>Cluster of cardiometabolic risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rheumatoid arthritis primarily characterized by?

    <p>Inflammatory disease causing joint pain and swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of limb amputation in diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Poorly controlled blood glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of triglycerides on the body?

    <p>Increase heart disease and stroke risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended amount of moderate intensity exercise per week for adults in middle adulthood?

    <p>150 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of erectile dysfunction in middle-aged men?

    <p>Kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily intake of sodium for adults?

    <p>Less than 2300mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk factor for developing gallstones in middle adulthood?

    <p>Family history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of sleep disorders in middle adulthood?

    <p>Sleep apnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily intake of added sugars for adults?

    <p>Less than 10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which the body converts food and drink into energy called?

    <p>Metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the midlife transition when fertility declines?

    <p>Climacteric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the possible effect of menopause on women's health?

    <p>Disrupted sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern related to hormone replacement therapy for menopause?

    <p>Breast cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethnic group is more likely to disclose psychosomatic symptoms related to menopause?

    <p>White women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of menopause in different cultures?

    <p>Loss of youth and womanhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for accumulated knowledge acquired throughout life?

    <p>Crystallized intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental state is described as being completely present and fully absorbed in a task?

    <p>Flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Seattle Longitudinal Study show about cognitive abilities in late adulthood?

    <p>Increase in vocabulary until the 70s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary activity for leisure time in middle adulthood?

    <p>Watching TV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in job satisfaction in midlife?

    <p>Peaks with higher pay and more autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gaining expertise lead to in thinking?

    <p>Intuitive, automatic, strategic, and flexible thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the employment rate from the late 1990s to 2012?

    <p>Drops from 67% to 64%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in condom use among adults over 40?

    <p>Lowest rate of condom use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the brain functioning in midlife show about older adults?

    <p>Use more of the brain than younger adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tacit knowledge do as people age?

    <p>Increases with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the processing speed and working memory space in middle-aged adults in education?

    <p>Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in the entry and exit of adults in the workforce from the late 1990s to 2012?

    <p>Fewer adults entering the workforce and more aging out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Seattle Longitudinal Study primarily focused on?

    <p>Tracking cognitive abilities over time in adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intelligence tends to increase with age according to the text?

    <p>Crystallized intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mental state of being completely present and fully absorbed in a task called?

    <p>Flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in job satisfaction in midlife according to the text?

    <p>Tends to peak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gaining expertise lead to according to the text?

    <p>Intuitive, automatic, strategic, and flexible thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of tacit knowledge according to the text?

    <p>Learned through experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in employment rate from the late 1990s to 2012 according to the text?

    <p>Dropped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way leisure time is spent in midlife according to the text?

    <p>Watching TV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge faced by some individuals in midlife according to the text?

    <p>Glass ceiling and job burnout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in condom use among adults over 40 according to the text?

    <p>Lowest rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in brain functioning in midlife according to the text?

    <p>Older adults use more of the brain than younger adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in pay cuts in midlife according to the text?

    <p>Economic workplace challenges include pay cuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Middle Adult Lifestyles and Relationships

    • Middle adulthood is characterized by generativity, concern with leaving a positive legacy, and the challenges of the "sandwich generation."
    • The "sandwich generation" refers to adults who simultaneously care for their aging parents and their own children, which can lead to feelings of financial strain and being rushed.
    • "Kinkeeping" involves keeping the family connected, promoting solidarity, and can be stressful when it interferes with other duties, such as caregiving activities.
    • The "empty nest" phase occurs when children have grown up and left home, leading to emotional distress for parents, with cultural differences in how it is perceived.
    • "Boomerang kids" are young adults who return home after moving out, with financial or mental health issues often being the reason.
    • Single middle adults are not worse off than married ones, and the most important reasons for dating include companionship, romantic activities, and sexual fulfillment.
    • Marital satisfaction tends to increase in midlife after children leave home and problems are worked out, but divorce rates are still significant, with 2/3 initiated by women.
    • Most adults date within a year of divorce, but children can complicate dating due to gatekeeping by parents.
    • The remarriage rate has declined, especially for younger adults, with potential problems related to family roles and expectations.
    • Grandparenting styles vary, with cultural factors influencing the role of grandparents, and contact typically being made on special occasions.
    • Friendships in midlife are beneficial, with female friendships providing support and male friendships often involving shared consumption of alcohol.
    • Aging is stressful for women in cultures that emphasize youth and attractiveness, and attitudes about aging vary by race, culture, and sexual orientation. Religion and spirituality are associated with a better quality of life, and are more common in women and older adults.

    Midlife Development and Aging

    • 7% of new HIV diagnoses are in people 50+, but adults over 40 have the lowest rate of condom use.
    • Brain functioning in midlife shows that older adults use more of the brain than younger adults and the brain demonstrates plasticity.
    • Crystallized intelligence, accumulated knowledge acquired throughout life, increases with age, while fluid intelligence, the capacity to learn new ways of solving problems, decreases with age.
    • The Seattle Longitudinal Study tracks cognitive abilities every 7 years since 1956, showing an increase in verbal memory, spatial skills, inductive reasoning, and vocabulary until the 70s, while numerical computation and perceptual speed decline in middle and late adulthood.
    • Flow is a mental state of being completely present and fully absorbed in a task, achieving joy or intellectual satisfaction, and not concerned with extrinsic rewards.
    • Tacit knowledge, learned through experience, increases with age.
    • Middle-aged adults in education have slower processing speed and less working memory space, compensated for by experience and better learning strategies.
    • Gaining expertise leads to intuitive, automatic, strategic, and flexible thinking, but expertise can't make up for all cognitive losses.
    • From the late 1990s to 2012, the employment rate dropped from 67% to 64%, with fewer adults entering the workforce and more aging out of it.
    • Job satisfaction tends to peak in midlife, with higher pay and more autonomy, but some face challenges such as the glass ceiling and job burnout.
    • Primarily economic workplace challenges in midlife include fewer hours, pay cuts, loss of retirement savings, and lack of opportunities for middle-aged adults.
    • Leisure time is primarily spent watching TV, with men spending more time in leisure than women, and America having less paid time off than other countries.

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    Test your knowledge on middle adult lifestyles, relationships, midlife development, and aging with this informative quiz. Explore topics such as the "sandwich generation," empty nest syndrome, remarriage rates, cognitive abilities, job satisfaction, and more. Gain insights into the challenges and experiences faced by individuals in middle adulthood.

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