Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about the Seattle Longitudinal Study?
A) It involves extensive evaluation of sexual abilities during adulthood.
B) It was initiated by John Horn.
C) Participants have been assessed in two-year intervals since 1985.
D) New waves of participants are added periodically.

Accepted Answer

The Seattle Longitudinal Study, initiated by K. Warner Schaie, periodically adds new waves of participants to study cognitive aging over time.

Question 2

Stacey has noticed that her mother, now 60, is a little slower in thinking through problems or when multitasking. This is consistent with John Horn's findings that _____ intelligence steadily declines from middle adulthood onward.
A) fluid
B) crystallized
C) functional
D) conscientious

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stacey has noticed that her mother, now...

Question 3

Toby has the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and rotate them. Toby's ability is known as:
A) spatial orientation.
B) inductive reasoning.
C) verbal ability.
D) perceptual speed.

Accepted Answer

Toby's ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and rotate them is a demonstration of spatial orientation, which involves comprehending and manipulating visual images in one's mind. Inductive reasoning involves drawing conclusions based on specific observations, verbal ability involves language comprehension and communication, and perceptual speed involves quickly processing sensory stimuli.

Question 4

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of:
A) peak performance for verbal ability.
B) great decline for inductive reasoning.
C) moderate decline for spatial abilities.
D) increased mathematical abilities.

Accepted Answer

The Seattle Longitudinal Study found that middle age is a period of peak performance for verbal ability, indicating that certain cognitive abilities like verbal skills can remain strong or even improve during middle age.

Question 5

According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, which of the following abilities showed signs of decline in middle age?
A) Spatial orientation
B) Perceptual speed
C) Inductive reasoning
D) Verbal memory

Accepted Answer

Perceptual speed is the ability to quickly and accurately identify visual information. It is one of the cognitive abilities that shows signs of decline in middle age.

Question 6

Dominick has noticed his sex drive and ability to get a full erection have been fading. Now in middle-age, it is likely that his _____ has declined.
A) estrogen level
B) testosterone level
C) cholesterol level
D) thyroid level

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, and its decline in middle age can lead to reduced sex drive and erectile dysfunction.

Question 7

True to John Horn's finding that ______ can increase in middle age, his father was able to master the new area and retain what he had learned.
A) fluid intelligence
B) crystallized intelligence
C) verbal memory
D) kinesthetic intelligence

Accepted Answer

The answer of True to John Horn's finding that ______...

Question 8

Identify a possible reason for the changes in fluid and crystallized intelligence of different age groups in John Horn's cross-sectional study.
A) Secular trends
B) Cohort effects
C) Declining IQ with age
D) Biases in IQ testing

Accepted Answer

Cohort effects refer to the impact of social and historical events on a particular age group that may influence their intellectual development. Therefore, changes in fluid and crystallized intelligence across different age groups in John Horn's cross-sectional study could be attributed to cohort effects, where individuals belonging to different generations may have been exposed to different experiences that shaped their cognitive abilities.

Question 9

Elias, 55 years old, has difficulty attaining or maintaining an erection. After some research he finds that about _____ of the men his age experience the same problem.
A) 10%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 90%

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that approximately 50% of men aged 50 to 59 experience some form of erectile dysfunction.

Question 10

Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:
A) reduced incidence of a stroke.
B) reduced incidence of a heart attack.
C) erectile dysfunction.
D) increased longevity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with all...

Question 11

According to studies, which of the following is one of the most common sexual problems of older women?
A) Lack of foreplay
B) Lack of sexual interest
C) Partner non-cooperation
D) Lubrication difficulties

Accepted Answer

Lack of sexual interest is commonly reported among older women due to factors like hormonal changes, medical conditions, or psychological factors.

Question 12

Dean, age 54, has been seeing Annie, age 51, for several months. He would like to have sex with her, but typical of the most common problems due to his age, he is concerned about _____.
A) early ejaculation
B) erectile difficulties
C) lack of foreplay
D) lubrication difficulties

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dean, age 54, has been seeing Annie,...

Question 13

Gustavo has noticed he has difficulty attaining or maintaining an erection. His choices of medications include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Levitra.
B) Cialis.
C) Viagra.
D) testosterone replacement therapy drugs.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone replacement therapy is not a medication specifically for erectile dysfunction, unlike Levitra, Cialis, and Viagra, which are PDE5 inhibitors used to treat this condition.

Question 14

Zane's mother seems to know every historical fact about their hometown. You can pick any building and she can tell you all the people who have owned it. Zane is impressed with his mother's _____ intelligence.
A) fluid
B) crystallized
C) functional
D) conscientious

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence refers to the knowledge and skills that one has acquired over time, such as historical facts and information about their hometown.

Question 15

According to studies, which of the following is one of the most common sexual problems of older men?
A) Early ejaculation
B) Erectile difficulties
C) Lack of foreplay
D) Lubrication difficulties

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to studies, which of the following...

Question 16

Annie, age 51, has been seeing Dean, age 45, for several months. She knows he would like to have sex with her, but typical of the most common problems due to her age, she is concerned about _____.
A) lack of foreplay
B) lack of breast tissue
C) partner non-cooperation
D) lubrication difficulties

Accepted Answer

As women age, especially around menopause, they often experience vaginal dryness due to decreased estrogen levels, leading to lubrication difficulties during sex.

Question 17

In typical cases, the cause of erectile dysfunction may be any of the following EXCEPT:
A) psychological factors.
B) smoking.
C) hypertension.
D) elevated cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In typical cases, the cause of erectile...

Question 18

John Horn maintains that in middle adulthood, _____ intelligence continues to increase.
A) fluid
B) semantic
C) crystallized
D) multiple

Accepted Answer

While fluid intelligence (problem-solving ability) tends to decline with age, and semantic intelligence (knowledge of language and culture) remains stable, crystallized intelligence (accumulated knowledge and skills) continues to increase well into middle adulthood. Multiple intelligence theory, which recognizes different forms of intelligence beyond conventional measures such as IQ, is not specifically related to changes during middle adulthood.

Question 19

Angelo's grandmother is making cookies. Since it is just the two of them, she is mentally cutting the recipe in half as she goes through the process. She is using her _____ intelligence.
A) fluid
B) crystallized
C) functional
D) conscientious

Accepted Answer

Fluid intelligence involves the ability to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge. Angelo's grandmother is using fluid intelligence to adapt the recipe by mentally calculating and adjusting the measurements.

Question 20

Treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs, such as:
A) Rogaine and Prozac.
B) Levitra and Cialis.
C) oxycodone and Prozac.
D) testosterone replacement therapy drugs.

Accepted Answer

Levitra and Cialis are medications similar to Viagra, used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis.

Quiz 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Which of the following is TRUE about the Seattle Longitudinal Study?

Stacey has noticed that her mother, now 60, is a little slower in thinking through problems or when multitasking. This is consistent with John Horn's findings that _____ intelligence steadily declines from middle adulthood onward.

Toby has the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and rotate them. Toby's ability is known as:

The Seattle Longitudinal Study concluded that middle age is a time of:

According to the Seattle Longitudinal Study, which of the following abilities showed signs of decline in middle age?

Dominick has noticed his sex drive and ability to get a full erection have been fading. Now in middle-age, it is likely that his _____ has declined.

True to John Horn's finding that ______ can increase in middle age, his father was able to master the new area and retain what he had learned.

Identify a possible reason for the changes in fluid and crystallized intelligence of different age groups in John Horn's cross-sectional study.

Elias, 55 years old, has difficulty attaining or maintaining an erection. After some research he finds that about _____ of the men his age experience the same problem.

Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

According to studies, which of the following is one of the most common sexual problems of older women?

Dean, age 54, has been seeing Annie, age 51, for several months. He would like to have sex with her, but typical of the most common problems due to his age, he is concerned about _____.

Gustavo has noticed he has difficulty attaining or maintaining an erection. His choices of medications include all of the following EXCEPT:

Zane's mother seems to know every historical fact about their hometown. You can pick any building and she can tell you all the people who have owned it. Zane is impressed with his mother's _____ intelligence.

According to studies, which of the following is one of the most common sexual problems of older men?

Annie, age 51, has been seeing Dean, age 45, for several months. She knows he would like to have sex with her, but typical of the most common problems due to her age, she is concerned about _____.

In typical cases, the cause of erectile dysfunction may be any of the following EXCEPT:

John Horn maintains that in middle adulthood, _____ intelligence continues to increase.

Angelo's grandmother is making cookies. Since it is just the two of them, she is mentally cutting the recipe in half as she goes through the process. She is using her _____ intelligence.

Treatment for men with erectile dysfunction has focused on Viagra and similar drugs, such as: