Question 1

The depression and anxiety that may result during menopause is primarily the result of _________.

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Question 2

Some employers are reluctant to hire 50- to 60-year-old workers because of a generalized belief that they are sickly and will take too much time off. This is an example of _____.

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This is an example of ageism, which is discrimination based on a person's age. In this case, the belief that older workers are sickly and will take too much time off is a stereotype that leads to discrimination against hiring them.

Question 3

Most problems with information processing at older ages are a result of problems with ______.

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Question 4

Eric dies of cancer at the age of 65. This was mostly a result of ________.

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Secondary aging refers to the effects of environmental factors and lifestyle choices, such as smoking or exposure to carcinogens, which can lead to diseases like cancer.

Question 5

According to the programmed theory of primary aging, ___________.

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The programmed theory of primary aging suggests that aging is a result of a biological timetable, which includes the idea that cells have a limited number of divisions (about 50 times) and that death is genetically preprogrammed.

Question 6

The maximum human lifespan is _________ years.

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The maximum human lifespan is generally considered to be between 110 and 120 years, as evidenced by the oldest documented individuals.

Question 7

According to the programmed theory, aging i_____.

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The programmed theory of aging suggests that aging is genetically controlled, meaning it is determined by an organism's genetic makeup and follows a biological timetable.

Question 8

Notable achievements such as _____ have been performed by elderly people.

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Question 9

A child believes that any object that flies is a bird. This would be an example of _________.

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Schemas are mental frameworks that we use to organize and interpret our experiences. In this case, the child's schema for "bird" is based on the characteristic of flying.

Question 10

_____ refers to a young child's inability to experience anyone else's point of view.

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Preoperational egocentrism is a term from Piaget's theory of cognitive development, describing how young children in the preoperational stage (ages 2-7) are unable to see things from perspectives other than their own.

Question 11

_____ is the ability to understand that it is possible to undo any change in appearance of an object that results from moving, turning, and the like.

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Reversibility is the cognitive ability to understand that objects can be changed and then returned back to their original form or condition, which is a concept developed during the concrete operational stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Question 12

The last type of conservation to develop during the concrete operational stage is that for _________.

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Question 13

Each of the following is a criticism of Piaget's theory EXCEPT:

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Piaget's theory is criticized for underestimating children's abilities, such as their understanding of object movement, empathy, and adaptive communication. However, the ability to reason hypothetically is consistent with Piaget's stages, specifically the formal operational stage, which begins around age 11.

Question 14

Define developmental psychology, then describe and illustrate the ongoing debates regarding nature-nurture, continuity stages, and stability change in this field, and end with a description of how interactionism helps resolve these issues.

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Question 15

Contrast cross-sectional and longitudinal research on intelligence. Include a description of the potential impact of cohort effects. Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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Question 16

List and describe the physical changes that occur in the three stages of prenatal development, and describe the major hazards to a developing fetus discussed in your textbook.

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Question 17

Briefly describe early childhood changes in the brain, motor abilities, and sensory/perceptual development.

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Question 18

Contrast the terms puberty and adolescence, and list the major physical changes that occur during puberty, middle age, and later adulthood.

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Question 19

Contrast primary and secondary aging, and describe the programmed and damage theories for primary aging.

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Question 20

Discuss some of the physical issues that are confronted during middle age and late adulthood and their implications for psychological well-being.

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