Question 1

Sixty-year-old Betty is in great physical shape.Her bones are strong with no sign of osteoporosis,and her internal organs are in near perfect condition.This means that Betty is young in terms of her _____ age.

Accepted Answer

Biological age refers to an individual's physical health and functioning, which includes factors such as bone density and the condition of internal organs. As Betty's physical health is in great shape, it indicates that her biological age is younger than her chronological age (which is 60 years old). Social age refers to an individual's roles and responsibilities in society, while psychological age refers to an individual's mental and emotional development.

Question 2

Joey has shot up in height over the past year,has developed a deeper voice,and is starting to grow facial hair.He is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family.Which of the following periods of development is Joey in?

Accepted Answer

Joey's physical changes (height, voice, facial hair) as well as his preoccupation with identity and pursuit of independence are all typical of adolescence. Spending more time with friends and less with family is also a common behavior during this developmental period.

Question 3

_____ has the longest span of any period of development and the number of people in this age group has been increasing dramatically.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ has the longest span of any...

Question 4

Jessica spends a lot of time thinking about the choices she has made in her life and the events she has witnessed.She is adjusting to decreasing strength and health,and she has made several lifestyle changes as a result.Jessica is most likely in the _____ period of development.

Accepted Answer

Jessica's decreasing strength and health, as well as her focus on reflecting on her life choices and past events, suggest that she is in the late adulthood period of development. This stage typically begins around age 65 and includes adjustments to aging, retirement, and reflections on one's life.

Question 5

Determining _____ age involves knowing the functional capacities of a person's vital organs.

Accepted Answer

Biological age refers to the functional capacities of a person's vital organs and is a better indicator of overall health than chronological age (actual number of years lived). Social and psychological age are based on cultural and social norms, and may not accurately reflect a person's true abilities or health status.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the "young-old" is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that is true about the "young-old" is that they can develop strategies to cope with the gains and losses of aging. This is because the "young-old" are generally between 65 and 75 years of age and have a greater potential for physical and cognitive fitness than those who are older. While there may be some loss in cognitive skills, the "young-old" are generally still able to adapt and develop strategies to maintain their cognitive health.

Question 7

Jonathan is almost completely dependent on his parents for his wants and needs and is only just beginning to acquire language skills and sensorimotor coordination.Which of the following development periods is Jonathan in?

Accepted Answer

Jonathan is in the infancy stage, which typically lasts from birth to 2 years old. This is characterized by a high level of dependence on caregivers and a focus on acquiring basic skills such as language and sensory-motor coordination.

Question 8

_____ is a time of establishing personal and economic independence,career development,and,for many,selecting a mate,learning to live with someone in an intimate way,starting a family,and rearing children.

Accepted Answer

Early adulthood is typically a time when individuals are establishing themselves in terms of their career and personal lives. They may be selecting a partner, starting a family, and learning how to navigate the challenges associated with living with someone in an intimate way. This stage of life is also characterized by the need for economic independence and self-sufficiency.

Question 9

Mary is 3 years old and in preschool.Identify the development period that Mary is currently in.

Accepted Answer

Mary is currently in early childhood, which is typically defined as the period from ages 3 to 6. This is a time when children are developing rapidly in areas such as language, social skills, and physical coordination. Preschool is often a key part of this stage, as it provides opportunities for structured learning and socializing with peers.

Question 10

The younger the person's _____ age,the longer the person is expected to live,regardless of chronological age.

Accepted Answer

Biological age refers to the age of a person's body based on various factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and health. It is a better predictor of life expectancy than chronological age, which only refers to the number of years a person has lived. People who have a lower biological age than their chronological age are likely to live longer, regardless of their mental, social, or psychological age.

Question 11

In predicting an adult woman's behavior,it may be more important to know that she is the mother of a 3-year-old child than to know whether she is 20 or 30 years old.This reflects the concept of:

Accepted Answer

Social age refers to a person's social roles and responsibilities, which can be more important in predicting behavior than chronological age. In this case, being a mother of a 3-year-old child is a significant social role that can influence the woman's behavior in various ways, such as prioritizing the child's needs or having to manage time and resources differently. Therefore, social age is the more relevant concept in this scenario.

Question 12

Travis spends a great deal of time working and trying to establish his career.He is also wondering if he should move in with his girlfriend and about their long-term prospects.Travis is most likely in the _____ period of development.

Accepted Answer

Travis is likely in early adulthood, which typically spans from ages 20-40. This is when individuals are establishing their careers and often exploring long-term relationships or cohabitation. Late adolescence would be too early for someone who is already established in their career and considering living with a partner. Middle and late adulthood would be later stages of life, when individuals are typically more settled in their careers and relationships.

Question 13

Late adulthood is a time of:

Accepted Answer

Late adulthood is typically associated with life review and reflection, adjustment to changing social roles (such as retirement), and physical changes associated with aging such as diminished strength and health. While individuals in late adulthood may also continue to engage in personal and social involvement, they are generally not establishing independence and advancing in a career as they may have already done so earlier in life. Similarly, selecting a mate, starting a family, and rearing children are activities associated with early and middle adulthood rather than late adulthood.

Question 14

Katie-Lou is 88 years old.Katie-Lou would most likely be characterized as:

Accepted Answer

According to the commonly used age classification system, Katie-Lou falls into the oldest-old category, which refers to individuals over the age of 85. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Question 15

Ramada,69,an avid golfer and fitness enthusiast,recently got a comprehensive health exam done,and her physician remarked that her vital organs were in such good shape that her _____ age was about 10 years less than her chronological age.

Accepted Answer

The physician's remark indicates that Ramada's biological age (the age of her body's organs and systems) is about 10 years younger than her chronological age (the number of years she has been alive). This suggests that Ramada's healthy lifestyle habits, including regular exercise and fitness routines, have helped to slow the aging process of her body's internal systems.

Question 16

Peter is a senior partner at his law firm and is an important member of his church and community.Both his children are in college.Peter's situation is most representative of which period of development?

Accepted Answer

Peter's situation of being a senior partner, having children in college, and being actively involved in his church and community suggests that he is in the middle adulthood period of development, typically ranging from around age 40 to 65. During this time, individuals are often focused on career advancement, raising children, and maintaining social connections and responsibilities.

Question 17

_____ age is an individual's adaptive capacities compared with those of other individuals of the same chronological age.

Accepted Answer

Psychological age refers to an individual's adaptive capacities, such as problem-solving ability, memory, and reasoning, compared to other individuals of the same chronological age. It is a measure of mental development and can be influenced by environmental factors such as education, experiences, and culture.

Question 18

Brittany is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family.Her thoughts are more logical,abstract,and idealistic.She is also experiencing rapid physical changes such as gains in height and weight.Which of the following periods of development is Brittany most likely in?

Accepted Answer

Brittany is exhibiting common characteristics of adolescence, such as a preoccupation with identity and independence, spending more time with friends, and experiencing rapid physical changes including gains in height and weight. The other options (middle childhood, late adulthood, and late childhood) do not fit the description of Brittany's current stage of development.

Question 19

Palma and her husband Frankie are in their mid-forties.Which of the following developmental periods are they in?

Accepted Answer

Palma and Frankie are in their mid-forties, which falls within the age range typically considered to be middle adulthood. This stage is characterized by a variety of physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes and challenges, including a shift toward caregiving and generativity concerns, increased focus on accomplishments and work, and heightened awareness of mortality.

Question 20

The 35-year-old grandmother,the 65-year-old father of a preschooler,the 15-year-old surgeon,and the 70-year-old student all serve to illustrate that:

Accepted Answer

The examples given show that traditional assumptions about the timing of life events no longer hold true, indicating that people are not necessarily following a set timeline for life events based on their chronological age.

Quiz 1: Introduction