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Physical manifestations of Selye's Stress Adaptation Syndrome include |
| | A) | binge eating or anorexia nervosa |
| | B) | increased hormone levels |
| | C) | enlarged adrenal cortex and lymph glands |
| | D) | B and C |
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According to Seyle, if the organism survives the initial stage of alarm then: |
| | A) | almost complete reversal of the reaction occurs |
| | B) | a gradual depletion of the organism's adaptation energy occurs |
| | C) | the organism succumbs to some stressor because the ability to resist has weakened with age |
| | D) | deep bleeding ulcers occur in the stomach and small intestines |
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In Stage I of the Alarm Reaction, a psychological manifestation would be: |
| | A) | increased anxiety |
| | B) | intensive use of coping mechanisms |
| | C) | hallucinations and disorganized thoughts |
| | D) | violence and stupor |
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Risk factors for symptoms of psychological impairment due to stress include: |
| | A) | supportive family |
| | B) | personality characteristics |
| | C) | chronic illness, or exposure to violence |
| | D) | resilience |
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__________________ concluded through research that families, schools and community organizations must work collaboratively to decrease the risk, enhance protective factors, and promote healthy development. |
| | A) | Carnagie Council on Adolescent development |
| | B) | Erikson |
| | C) | Anna Freud |
| | D) | Selye |
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According to the 1996 Census Report, 13% of middle-aged women with 17 years or more of education have never married. This may be attributed to: |
| | A) | their choice to pursue their education rather than a marriage partner. |
| | B) | their belief that marriage will hold them back. |
| | C) | less availability of men to choose from after delaying marriage |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The most dramatic decline in narrowing the range of social partners occurs between the ages of _______________. |
| | A) | 18 to 30 years |
| | B) | 31 to 40 years |
| | C) | 41 to 55 years |
| | D) | 56 to 80 years |
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Divorce rates are higher: |
| | A) | in second and subsequent marriages |
| | B) | among African Americans |
| | C) | among people with less education, and a reduced earning capacity |
| | D) | all of the above |
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A no fault divorce can result in economic hardship for women and children because: |
| | A) | while treated equally under divorce laws, earning capacity for men and women is not equal |
| | B) | culturally, women are expected to be responsible for raising children, as well as managing a household |
| | C) | property divided equally may result in little or no alimony, and inadequate child support |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Physiological changes during middle adulthood: |
| | A) | occur more rapidly in the females reproductive system, but are minimal in males |
| | B) | decreased levels of testosterone, and fewer viable sperm, decreased sex steroids affect muscle tone, and the cardiovascular system |
| | C) | may impact sexual activity |
| | D) | B and C |
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______ reported the frequency of sexual activity among adults of all ages. |
| | A) | The 1996 Census Report |
| | B) | Butler and Associates |
| | C) | The Janus Report |
| | D) | Robert Sternberg |
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______ Believed that all persons have a masculine and feminine side that they exercise over the other during middle adulthood because of |
| | A) | Erikson; unresolved crisises in previous stages |
| | B) | Freud; same sex parent influence |
| | C) | Gilligan; maternal influence |
| | D) | Levinson; demands of society |
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______ believed that midlife crisis depends mainly on socio economic status. The higher the status, the more likely the feelings of mid life crisis. |
| | A) | Levinson |
| | B) | Vygotsky |
| | C) | Gallagher |
| | D) | Gilligan |
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Erikson's theory of ____________ means the ability to feel useful to ourselves and society, and _________ occurs when people become bored, self indulgent, and unable to contribute to society's welfare |
| | A) | industry / inferiority |
| | B) | generativity / stagnation |
| | C) | intimacy / isolation |
| | D) | initiative/ guilt |
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