Straighterline PSY 120 Life Span Development Exam Graded A+

Question text Which of the following is the finding of the longitudinal and cross-sectional assessment of intellectual abilities conducted by Schaie? Select one: a. Decline in intellectual abilities was more likely in the cross-sectional assessments than in the longitudinal assessments. b. When assessed longitudinally, inductive reasoning showed a consistent decline in the middle adulthood years. c. When assessed cross-sectionally, inductive reasoning increased until toward the end of middle adulthood. d. People reach a peak in their cognitive functioning for many intellectual skills in early adulthood. Feedback Which of the following is the finding of the longi... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize cognitive changes in middle adulthood. Page: 478 Topic: Seattle Longitudinal St udy Question 2 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is true of the immune system and stress? Select one: a. NK cells are a type of white blood cell that is more likely to be present in high-stress circumstances. b. Higher levels of NK cells in stressful situations indicate a weakened immune system. c. Immune system functioning increases with normal aging. d. Aerobic fitness is related to the presence of a lower level of senescent T cells. Feedback Which of the following statements is true of the i... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize physical development in middle adulthood. Page: 472 Topic: Stress and Dis ease Question 3 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements about the onset of menarche and menopause is true? Select one: a. The timing of menarche has significantly decreased in the 20th century. b. The average age at which U.S. women have their last period is 61. c. Women who reported early menarche were prone to have earlier menopause. d. In menarche, production of estrogen by the ovaries declines dramatically. Feedback Which of the following statements about the onset ... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize physical development in middle adulthood. Page: 473 Topic: Menopause Question 4 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question a. Novices are more creative in solving problems than experts. b. Novices are more flexible in solving problems than experts. c. Experts avoid the use of strategies and shortcuts when solving problems. d. Experts process information more automatically than novices. Feedback Which of the following statements is true of novic... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content dom ains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize cognitive changes in middle adulthood. Page: 480 Topic: Expertise Question 5 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Sensitivity to _____ sounds usually declines first. .. APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize physical development in middle adulthood. Page: 469 Topic: Vision Question 6 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question The researchers in the Mills College Study conclud... APA LO: 2.1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize issues around stability and change in middle adulthood. Page: 502 Topic: Helson's Mills College Studies Question 7 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text According to Helson's Mills College Study, women who did not commit themselves to one of the lifestyle patterns (family-oriented, career-oriented, and those who followed neither path) Select one: a. were more prone to depression than those who followed one of these. b. had a history of insecure attachment in childhood. c. faced fewer challenges and did not develop as fully as the other women. d. were more prone to experience marital dissatisfaction than other women. Feedback According to Helson's Mills College Study, women w... APA LO: 2.1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize issues around stability and change in middle adulthood. Page: 502 Topic: Helson' s Mills College Studies Question 8 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Which of the following is one of the Big Five fact... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize issues around stability and change in middle adulthood. Page: 500 Topic: Costa and McCrae's Baltimore Study Question 9 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question According to the Mitchell and Helson’s study... APA LO: 2.1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize personality development in middle adulthood. Page: 498 Topic: Contexts of Midlife Development Question 10 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Becky is careless, impulsive, and disorganized. According to the Big Five personality factors, Becky is most likely to score low on Select one: a. openness to experience. b. agreeableness. c. neuroticism. d. conscientiousness. Feedback Becky is careless, impulsive, and disorganized. Ac... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize issues around stability and change in middle adulthood. Page: 500 Topic: Big Five Factors of Personality Top ic: Costa and McCrae's Baltimore Study Question 11 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Which of the following is a way of preventing oste... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Identify factors that influence health and well-being in late adulthood. Page: 536 Topic: Health Topic: Illne ss and Death Question 12 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Which of the following statements is true of arthr... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Identify factors tha t influence health and well-being in late adulthood. Page: 536 Topic: Arthritis Question 13 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Feedback The oldest-old are individuals who are _____ years... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objectiv e: Summarize the biological theories of aging. Page: 522 Topic: Young-Old and Oldest-Old Question 14 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Cynthia is 91 years old. Doctors have found that C... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Hard Learning Objective: Summarize physical development in late adulthood. Page: 531 Top ic: Vision Question 15 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Susan is 72 years old. She has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. Her dietician recommends certain measures that she should follow to remain healthy and reduce the risk of diseases. Which of the following is Susan’s dietician likely to recommend? Select one: a. decreasing the intake of proteins b. using calorie supplements between meals c. maintaining a healthy weight d. using taste enhancers between meals Feedback Susan is 72 years old. She has a body mass index (... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Har d Learning Objective: Identify factors that influence health and well-being in late adulthood. Page: 539–540 Topic: Nutrition and Weight Question 16 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Helen's knowledge of calculus and... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Describe the cognitive functioning in older adults. Page: 5 52 Topic: Memory Question 17 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question ________ attention is focused and extended e... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Describe the cognitive functioning in older adults. Page: 551 Topic: Cognitive Processes Question 18 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question An example of ________ attention is the abil... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Rememb er Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Describe the cognitive functioning in older adults. Page: 551 Topic: Cognitive Processes Question 19 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Recent research indicates that the greater d... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Describe the cognitive functioning in old er adults. Page: 551 Topic: Cognitive Processes Question 20 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question According to a recent study by De Meyer and ... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Describe mental health problems in late adulthood. Page: 570 Topic: Alzheimer Disease Question 21 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Which of the following factors has been associated... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Describe the relationship between personality, self and society in late adulthood. Page: 586 Topic: Self-Esteem Question 22 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Which of the following is a positive resolution of... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize the theories of socioemotional development and aging. Page: 580 Top ic: Erikson's Psychosocial Theory Question 23 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Now that Benita is in late adulthood, socioemotional selectivity theory predicts that she will Select one: a. become more socially withdrawn as she prepares for death. b. continue to actively make new friends. c. spend most of her time with familiar friends. d. emotionally invest in peripheral relationships. Feedback Now that Benita is in late adulthood, socioemotion... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Hard Learn ing Objective: Summarize the theories of socioemotional development and aging. Page: 581 Topic: Socioemotional Selectivity Theory Question 24 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question During which stage in life are married individuals... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Describe r elationships in late adulthood. Page: 591 Topic: Love and Marriage Question 25 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is referred to as the final stage in the marriage process? Select one: a. the time between marriage and impending divorce b. the time when the last child leaves home c. the time from retirement until death d. the time when older parents move into their children's homes Feedback Which of the following is referred to as the final... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Describe relation ships in late adulthood. Page: 591 Topic: Love and Marriage