Question 1

Among older adults,hearing loss,and its associated social isolation,predicts the incidence of depression and

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss and social isolation have been found to be risk factors for developing depression in older adults. However, there is no significant relationship between hearing loss and menopause, brain plasticity, or the death-deferral phenomenon.

Question 2

Menopause refers to

Accepted Answer

Menopause refers to the cessation of menstrual periods, marking the end of a woman's reproductive period. It is a natural process that usually occurs in women in their late 40s or early 50s.

Question 3

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n)________ in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently ________ among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

The first blank should be filled with "increase" since the sentence talks about how the percentage of American couples meeting online has changed since the Internet's creation. The second blank should be filled with "larger" because the sentence says that same-sex couples are currently meeting online more than heterosexual couples, implying a higher percentage.

Question 4

Brenda is 29 years old.She recently graduated from college and now has a full-time job and lives independently.She is in the ________ years.

Accepted Answer

According to most developmental psychologists, early adulthood spans from approximately age 20 to 40, making Brenda 29 years old in the early adulthood range. This is the phase in which individuals typically complete their education, enter the workforce, and establish their independence.

Question 5

In one 15-year period,more Americans died on the two days after Christmas than on the two days before Christmas.It has been suggested that this illustrates

Accepted Answer

The higher than average death rate after Christmas suggests a death-deferral phenomenon, where people may delay death until after a significant event or holiday. This could be due to a desire to hold on until after an important occasion, or the belief that dying before the holiday would put a damper on the celebrations.

Question 6

Abner,a 70-year-old retired teacher,feels that his life has not been of any real value or significance.According to Erikson,Abner has failed to achieve a sense of

Accepted Answer

Erikson proposed that the final stage of human development involves a struggle between integrity and despair. Individuals who reflect on their lives with satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment experience integrity. In contrast, individuals who believe that their life has been meaningless and unproductive experience despair. Abner's feeling that his life has not had any real value or significance suggests that he is experiencing despair and has failed to achieve a sense of integrity.

Question 7

As adults grow older,they are most likely to show a decline in their ability to remember

Accepted Answer

Adults are most likely to show a decline in their ability to remember nonsense syllables as they grow older because this type of memory task relies heavily on short-term memory and the ability to process and store arbitrary information, which can decline with age. Remembering musical lyrics, famous people, and practical skills are often tied to long-term memory and procedural memory, which tend to remain more stable or even improve with age.

Question 8

As men advance through middle adulthood,they experience a gradual decline in

Accepted Answer

As men advance through middle adulthood, they experience a gradual decline in testosterone level, sperm count, and ejaculation speed. Therefore, option D (all of these things) is the best choice.

Question 9

Between the middle of the last century and the early years of the current century

Accepted Answer

Human birthrates have decreased, largely due to improvements in family planning and increased access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities for women. In contrast, life expectancy at birth has increased, thanks to advances in medical technology, improvements in public health, and better living conditions. This trend is evident worldwide, including in developing countries, where life expectancy has increased by more than 20 years since the 1950s.

Question 10

Judson is a 70-year-old retired automobile mechanic.In contrast to when he was 20,he now probably

Accepted Answer

As people age, their immune system tends to weaken, which can lead to a greater susceptibility to catching colds and other illnesses.

Question 11

Because of the shortening of ________,aging cells may die without being replaced.

Accepted Answer

Telomeres are the protective ends of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division, eventually reaching a point where the cell can no longer divide and dies. This is believed to be a contributing factor in the aging process, as cells are not able to be replaced as efficiently.

Question 12

Physical exercise in late adulthood has been found to

Accepted Answer

Physical exercise in late adulthood has been found to enhance muscle strength, help prevent heart disease, and stimulate brain cell development. Regular physical activity can not only improve physical health but also contribute to cognitive and emotional well-being in older adults.

Question 13

The ratio of males to females first begins declining during

Accepted Answer

The ratio of males to females begins declining during prenatal development due to higher male mortality rates even before birth.

Question 14

When asked what they would have done differently if they could relive their lives,people's most common answer was

Accepted Answer

This is based on the fact that taking education more seriously is the most commonly mentioned regret among people when asked what they would do differently in their lives.

Question 15

Physical abilities such as muscular strength,reaction time,sensory keenness,and cardiac output reach their peak during

Accepted Answer

Muscular strength, reaction time, sensory keenness, and cardiac output all reach their peak during early adulthood, typically between the ages of 20 and 30 years old. After this period, physical abilities gradually decline.

Question 16

Scott is 40-years-old and works as an advertising consultant.He is married with two children.He is in the ________ years.

Accepted Answer

According to traditional developmental theories, middle adulthood encompasses ages 40-65. Since Scott is 40 years old, he falls within the middle adulthood category.

Question 17

The preferred age for retirement is quite different in Mexico than in Western Europe.This best illustrates that ________ differs from culture to culture.

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "social clock" refers to the culturally specific timeline of expected life events, such as when to retire. The fact that the preferred age for retirement differs in Mexico and Western Europe demonstrates that the social clock differs from culture to culture.

Question 18

According to Erikson,older adults can most effectively cope with the prospect of their own death if they have achieved a sense of

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory, the final stage of psychosocial development for older adults is "Integrity vs. Despair." During this stage, older adults strive to achieve a sense of integrity by reflecting on their lives and coming to terms with the choices they have made. Those who have achieved a sense of integrity are more likely to have a positive outlook on death and dying, as they feel a sense of completion and wholeness. Therefore, the best answer is D - integrity.

Question 19

A shortening of telomeres is accelerated by

Accepted Answer

Obesity has been shown to accelerate the shortening of telomeres, while aerobic exercise, vaginal intercourse, and neurogenesis have not been definitively linked to changes in telomere length.

Question 20

The observation that the death rate increases when people reach a milestone demonstrates the

Accepted Answer

The death-deferral phenomenon is the observation that death rates tend to decrease before significant events like holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries and increase afterward. This suggests that people may have some ability to postpone death, but ultimately succumb shortly thereafter.

Quiz 16: Perceptual Organization

Among older adults,hearing loss,and its associated social isolation,predicts the incidence of depression and

Menopause refers to

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n) in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.

Brenda is 29 years old.She recently graduated from college and now has a full-time job and lives independently.She is in the ________ years.

In one 15-year period,more Americans died on the two days after Christmas than on the two days before Christmas.It has been suggested that this illustrates

Abner,a 70-year-old retired teacher,feels that his life has not been of any real value or significance.According to Erikson,Abner has failed to achieve a sense of

As adults grow older,they are most likely to show a decline in their ability to remember

As men advance through middle adulthood,they experience a gradual decline in

Between the middle of the last century and the early years of the current century

Judson is a 70-year-old retired automobile mechanic.In contrast to when he was 20,he now probably

Because of the shortening of ________,aging cells may die without being replaced.

Physical exercise in late adulthood has been found to

The ratio of males to females first begins declining during

When asked what they would have done differently if they could relive their lives,people's most common answer was

Physical abilities such as muscular strength,reaction time,sensory keenness,and cardiac output reach their peak during

Scott is 40-years-old and works as an advertising consultant.He is married with two children.He is in the ________ years.

The preferred age for retirement is quite different in Mexico than in Western Europe.This best illustrates that ________ differs from culture to culture.

According to Erikson,older adults can most effectively cope with the prospect of their own death if they have achieved a sense of

A shortening of telomeres is accelerated by

The observation that the death rate increases when people reach a milestone demonstrates the

Quiz 16: Perceptual Organization

Among older adults,hearing loss,and its associated social isolation,predicts the incidence of depression and

Menopause refers to

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n) ________ in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently ________ among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.

Brenda is 29 years old.She recently graduated from college and now has a full-time job and lives independently.She is in the ________ years.

In one 15-year period,more Americans died on the two days after Christmas than on the two days before Christmas.It has been suggested that this illustrates

Abner,a 70-year-old retired teacher,feels that his life has not been of any real value or significance.According to Erikson,Abner has failed to achieve a sense of

As adults grow older,they are most likely to show a decline in their ability to remember

As men advance through middle adulthood,they experience a gradual decline in

Between the middle of the last century and the early years of the current century

Judson is a 70-year-old retired automobile mechanic.In contrast to when he was 20,he now probably

Because of the shortening of ________,aging cells may die without being replaced.

Physical exercise in late adulthood has been found to

The ratio of males to females first begins declining during

When asked what they would have done differently if they could relive their lives,people's most common answer was

Physical abilities such as muscular strength,reaction time,sensory keenness,and cardiac output reach their peak during

Scott is 40-years-old and works as an advertising consultant.He is married with two children.He is in the ________ years.

The preferred age for retirement is quite different in Mexico than in Western Europe.This best illustrates that ________ differs from culture to culture.

According to Erikson,older adults can most effectively cope with the prospect of their own death if they have achieved a sense of

A shortening of telomeres is accelerated by

The observation that the death rate increases when people reach a milestone demonstrates the

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n) in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.