Question 1

During middle adulthood,for many,job satisfaction is ____.

Accepted Answer

According to research, job satisfaction tends to increase during middle adulthood as individuals have gained more experience and knowledge in their careers, and have achieved more stability and success in their job roles.

Question 2

Your mother and father just divorced.You talk to your mother frequently and she has indicated to you that she is worried that she will live the rest of her life alone,after all,she'll be 50 soon.Are her concerns well founded?

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is A because statistics show that a smaller percentage of women who get divorced after age 40 remarry, with only 33% finding a new spouse. This indicates that her concerns have some basis in reality, though it's not as dire as the lowest option suggests.

Question 3

What percentage of men and women who divorced in their forties,fifties,or sixties believed that they had made the right decision by getting a divorce from their spouse?

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Question 4

What percentage of men report having difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection by age 60?

Accepted Answer

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, approximately 50% of men report experiencing some degree of erectile dysfunction by the age of 60. This percentage increases with age, with up to 70% of men over 70 experiencing ED.

Question 5

Your uncle is 54 years old and is overweight,smokes,and does not exercise.He is likely to have what type of difficulty with regard to sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

Overweight, smoking and lack of exercise are risk factors for cardiovascular disease and can lead to erectile dysfunction, which is a common difficulty with sexual behavior among men over 40 years old.

Question 6

In a study of over 1,000 divorced adults,44% of women indicated that they were having financial problems after they were divorced.What percentage of men were having financial difficulties?

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Question 7

Divorces in young adulthood tended to be full of anger and conflict,with each partner bitterly blaming the other for the failure of the marriage.In contrast,the midlife divorces tended to be between couples whose ____.

Accepted Answer

Midlife divorces often occur when the emotional connection or love between partners has diminished, leading to a more amicable separation compared to the anger and conflict seen in young adulthood divorces.

Question 8

You recently saw your best friend from high school and asked how her parents are doing.She told you that they are healthy,but that they do not really enjoy each other's company and that the passion that they once had is gone.They are not very committed to each other and share very little intimacy.According to Sternberg,what type of love are they experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Empty love is characterized by commitment in the absence of passion and intimacy. The parents may be committed to staying together for various reasons, but they do not share intimacy or passion anymore.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the lifecycle of marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that marital satisfaction is generally high in the first year of marriage, but declines during the years when children are young and demanding, and remains low until the children enter emerging adulthood. However, marital satisfaction tends to rebound at midlife and beyond as couples have more time and resources to invest in their relationship.

Question 10

For Americans who experience a divorce sometime in their forties,fifties,and sixties,the most common cited reason,for men is ____.

Accepted Answer

While all of the given reasons could potentially contribute to a divorce for men in this age range, the most common cited reason is typically "falling out of love." This is often related to a decrease in emotional connection or dissatisfaction with the relationship over time. Other factors such as midlife crises or changes in priorities may also play a role.

Question 11

Most divorces take place within the first ten years of marriage,but about ____ of divorces in the U.S.and Canada occur after 20 or more years of marriage.

Accepted Answer

About 10% of divorces in the U.S. and Canada occur after 20 or more years of marriage. This indicates a growing trend of “gray divorce” which is gaining acceptance in society.

Question 12

In the United States and Canada,what percentage of marriages end in divorce after 20 or more years of marriage?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because according to the given question, the percentage of marriages that end in divorce after 20 or more years of marriage in the United States and Canada is 10%.

Question 13

Your cousin Frank just got married and he and his wife would like to start a family within a few years.Based upon the research,which of the following time periods is most likely to be the most stressful for his marriage?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the time period of child rearing can be one of the most stressful for a marriage. This is because it involves significant changes in lifestyle, roles, and responsibilities, as well as potential financial strain and sleep deprivation. It is important for couples to communicate effectively, share the workload, and maintain a strong emotional connection during this time to minimize the negative impact on their marriage.

Question 14

What percentage of women in their fifties who had a partner responded on a national survey that they were sexually active within the past six months?

Accepted Answer

88% of women in their fifties who had a partner responded on a national survey that they were sexually active within the past six months.

Question 15

A midlife man in India reaches the stage of vanaprastha ("forest dweller")when his first grandson is born.As a vanaprastha,a person is supposed to ____.

Accepted Answer

As a vanaprastha, a person is supposed to leave his household and worldly attachments behind and go to the forest to lead a spiritual life. This includes practicing celibacy, meditation, and other techniques to attain higher levels of spirituality. It is not compulsory to give all belongings to the poor, devote life to grandchildren or live alone in the wilderness for the next 10 years.

Question 16

According to the Sex in America study which examined sexuality in 18- to 59-year-olds,what was discovered regarding Americans in their forties and fifties?

Accepted Answer

The Sex in America study found that Americans in their forties and fifties had sexual intercourse less frequently than emerging adults, but they still had sexual intercourse. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Question 17

____ of both men and women who divorce during middle adulthood feel they have made the right decision.

Accepted Answer

According to research, approximately three-quarters of both men and women who divorce during middle adulthood feel that they have made the right decision.

Question 18

For Americans who experience a divorce some time in their forties,fifties,and sixties,the most common cited reason,for women is ____.

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Question 19

In the United States and Canada,when do most divorces occur?

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Question 20

Some researchers have proposed that during middle adulthood many married couples maintain a relationship of companionate love.According to Sternberg's theory,companionate love is best described as a relationship that is ____.

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is characterized by high levels of intimacy and commitment, but low levels of passion. This type of love is often seen in long-term marriages where the initial passion has faded but the couple has a deep emotional connection and commitment to each other. Choice A best describes this type of love according to Sternberg's theory.

Quiz 11: Middle Adulthood