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1
Adult development is characterized by _____________ in comparison with childhood.
A)more gradual physical changes
B)more diverse social changes
C)difficulty categorizing developmental stages
D)All of these.
2
The major biological change that does occur during middle adulthood pertains to:
A)weight gain.
B)sensory abilities.
C)reproductive capabilities.
D)life-threatening illnesses.
3
Inna Fogg has finally reached adulthood and she is ready to leave her childhood home. Her entry into early adulthood will probably be marked by:
A)getting married.
B)entering the world of work.
C)going away to school.
D)traveling.
4
Which of the following is TRUE about menopause?
A)All women experience hot flashes which are sudden sensations of heat.
B)Menopause was thought to cause depression and memory loss.
C)Cross-culturally, women experience menopause in pretty much the same manner.
D)Menopause increases a women's risk of breast cancer.
5
People become more accepting of others and of their own lives, and are less concerned about issues or problems that once bothered them during:
A)early adulthood.
B)middle adulthood.
C)old age.
D)None of these.
6
How has the institution of marriage in the United States changed considerably over the last two decades from earlier historical periods?
A)The percentage of people are marrying at an earlier age has increased.
B)The percentage of households made up of unmarried couples has increased dramatically.
C)The percentage of divorces has decreased.
D)The percentage of people having more children has increased.
7
Hypa Active retired from her job of thirty-five years and now continues to travel, go to plays and the symphony, plays golf several times a week, and has a very busy social life. Her successful aging experience can best be explained by the:
A)genetic preprogramming theory of aging.
B)the wear-and-tear theory of aging.
C)the disengagement theory of aging.
D)the activity theory of aging.
8
All of the following is TRUE about aging EXCEPT:
A)sexual pleasure does not decline with age.
B)crystallized intelligence declines with age.
C)fluid intelligence declines with age.
D)many physical functions do not decline with age.
9
Heeza Goner has a terminal illness. Presently, he has decided to become the most generous and giving person he can become if he can live to see his son married. Heeza is in which stage of dying?
A)anger
B)denial
C)bargaining
D)depression





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