Question 1

Describe the relationship between stress, physical health, and psychological health.

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Question 2

Middle-aged adults simultaneously caring for children and parents are referred to as being in the _______________ generation.

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Question 3

Describe the role of grandparenting in at least three different cultures.

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Question 4

Jim wonders if his wife Ann (age 25)will have the same personality when she gets to be middle-aged. Use research provided in your text to describe which aspects of Ann's personality are most and least likely to change.

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Question 5

Use the five-factor model to describe what you believe would be an ideal grandparent. Be sure to explain your description.

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Question 6

Joint-related disorders represent a major challenge during middle age. Describe three examples of joint problems-osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis-focusing on issues of impact and treatment.

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Question 7

Aphrodite is going through menopause and is considering hormone replacement therapy. What symptoms should she expect to experience during menopause? What would you advise her to do concerning MHT? Use research presented in your text to explain why you would give her this advice.

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Question 8

Erikson used the term _______________ to describe the middle-aged focus on helping others in an effort to ensure continuation of society by guiding the next generation.

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Question 9

Compare and contrast practical intelligence with other types of intelligence (i.e. fluid, crystallized).

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Question 10

Use the research presented in your text to explain how nontraditional-aged college students are different from traditional 18- to 22-year-old college students when it comes to learning.

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Question 11

Adult children who feel a strong sense of responsibility to care for aging parents are said to have a sense of _______________obligation.

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Question 12

Describe generativity, kinkeepers, the sandwich generation, and filial obligation. Then discuss the common theme that runs through each.

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Question 13

People who score high on the five-factor dimension of _______________ tend to be hostile, self-conscious, and vulnerable.

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Question 14

Describe how coping and appraisals are involved in the stress and coping paradigm.

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Question 15

An individual who is very willing to work with others and who is viewed as very caring would score high on the five-factor dimension of _______________.

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Question 16

How does the thinking process of a novice differ from that of an expert?

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Question 17

The state in which people are unable to deal with the needs of their children or to provide mentoring to younger adults is called _______________.

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Question 18

What constitutes aerobic exercise, and what benefits does it provide during middle age?

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Question 19

Many middle-aged women take on the role of family _______________ in which they assist in getting everyone together for family gatherings and generally help family members keep in touch.

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Quiz 13: Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood