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All of the following statements about menopause are true except: |
| | A) | menopause is complete during the 4th decade. |
| | B) | females cease to produce estrogen and progesterone |
| | C) | some researchers feel that negative feelings are related to lack of social support. |
| | D) | females no longer have to be concerned with becoming pregnant. |
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Hormone replacement therapy can alleviate unpleasant symptoms of menopause, but should be prescribed on a case-by-case basis. Some pros and cons of HRT include: |
| | A) | HRT may increase life expectancy by lowering risk of developing coronary heart disease. |
| | B) | HRT may decrease the risk of osteoporosis. |
| | C) | HRT has been linked to breast cancer. |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The difference between Dr. Mitchell Herman's study of male hormone balance and previous studies, is that: |
| | A) | Herman studied alcoholics and the effects of chronic alcohol use on testosterone levels |
| | B) | Herman's subjects were vigorous, healthy men |
| | C) | Herman's subjects suffered from impotency |
| | D) | the studies had different findings related to central nervous system functioning |
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Horn's study of age impact on intelligence concluded that: |
| | A) | fluid and crystallized intelligence is maintained until the 7th decade, when it declines. |
| | B) | fluid intelligence increases, crystallized intelligence decreases |
| | C) | fluid intelligence decreases, and crystallized intelligence increases |
| | D) | both fluid and crystallized intelligence decrease |
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While on vacation at her sister Cheryl's house, Kris's husband Jerry complains of abdominal pain. Cheryl drove them to the hospital, where Jerry was admitted for observation. The next day, Kris drove herself to the hospital, but had difficulty finding her way. This may be an example of: |
| | A) | prospective memory |
| | B) | recall |
| | C) | recognition |
| | D) | spatial learning |
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Connie had a dentist appointment at noon on Thursday. The office had called to reminder her Wednesday afternoon, and she made a mental note to go to the appointment on her lunch hour. On her way home from work on Thursday, she suddenly realized that she forgot to go to the dentist. "Ever since I turned 40, I forget appointments, unless I write them down" she thought. Herzog would describe this as |
| | A) | prospective memory |
| | B) | recall |
| | C) | recognition |
| | D) | spatial learning |
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Schaie's studies identified variables that reduce the risk of cognitive decline. All of the following are true except: |
| | A) | absence of heart and other chronic diseases |
| | B) | having a rigid, structured lifestyle |
| | C) | travel and extensive reading |
| | D) | having a spouse with high cognitive functioning. |
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Hallman suggested that the biggest obstacle to creativity is |
| | A) | pressure to conform |
| | B) | ridicule of unusual ideas |
| | C) | excessive playfulness |
| | D) | A and B |
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What trends have emerged among employers with regard to the concerns of their middle aged employees? |
| | A) | increased concern for job security |
| | B) | marked changes in family relationships |
| | C) | outdated job skills |
| | D) | all of the above |
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An outcome of successfully passing through Erikson's stage of generativity crisis would be: |
| | A) | making a career change, so that there would be no regrets for not trying something new |
| | B) | planning for retirement |
| | C) | reflecting on past failures and successes, strengths and weaknesses |
| | D) | producing something of long lasting value, making a gift to future generations |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education