PSY 213: FINAL TEST 3

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Women are more likely then men to develop Alzheimer's disease. (T/F)	True
Studies show that binge drinking is on the decline among female college students. (T/F)	False
Research shows that casual sex is more common in emerging adulthood than in young adulthood. (T/F)	True
Research on sexuality indicates that the majority of young adults commit infidelity in their romantic relationships. (T/F)	False
Emerging adults are often described as self-focused. (T/F)	True
Because adults learn from their mistakes, second marriages are more stable than first marriages. (T/F)	False
According to Erikson, generativity can only be developed through parenthood or grandparenthood. (T/F)	False
According to a video shown in class, even though a patient has a DNR on file, family members can instruct doctors to provide life-saving treatments. (T/F)	False
Research on centenarians shows that most people who live past 100 are chronically ill and suffer from poor mental health. (T/F)	False
According to Sternberg's theory, consummate love is the desire to have your partner near. (T/F)	False
In a stIn a study where middle-aged adults were asked about their top regrets, not ___ was frequently mentioned. a) having more children b) pursuing more leisure time activities c) retiring early d) participating more in politics	b) pursuing more leisure time activities
Research shows that successful aging requires that older adults produce new resources and allocate them effectively to the tasks they want to master. This is known as ___. a) selective optimization with compensation b) integrity vs. despair c) activity theory d) socioemotional selec…	a) selective optimization with compensation
According to the video shown in class, most Americans die __. a) in nursing homes b) at home c) in their sleep d) at hospitals	d) at hospitals
In a video shown in class, a physician discusses treatment for blood cancer. A generation ago, people with blood cancer would not have survived. However, today, ___ can lead to survival. a) chemotherapy b) organ transplants c) hemodialysis d) bone marrow transplant	d) bone marrow transplant
Ruth often engages in life review by looking back at her life experiences, evaluating them, and interpreting and reinterpretating them. This process often occurs in Erikson's stage of ___. a) intimacy vs. isolation b) integrity vs. despair c) generativity vs. stagnation d) industry …	b) integrity vs. despair
According to your text, a recent study of adults revealed a positive relationship between identity development and ___. a) intimacy b) generativity c) partner infatuation d) cohabitation	a) intimacy
According to research on divorce, which of the following couples is MOST at-risk for divorce? a) aiden and larissa, who are a dual-earner couple b) claire and roberto, who married at age 20 c) grant and olivia, who did not live together before marriage d) jamorah and aimee, who come…	b) Claire and Roberto, who married at age 20
Within the workplace, ethnic diversity is increasing in almost every developed nation except ___. a) the US b) Germany c) France d) Korea	c) France
Research on religion and spirituality among American adults shows ___. a) that 70% of middle-aged adults report that spirituality is a major part of life b) a sharp decline in religious involvement in middle and late adulthood c) that males are more likely to participate in organized…	a) that 70% of middle-aged adults report that spirituality is a major part of life
which of the following statements about stereotyping of older adults is true? a) older working adults have difficulty learning new things b) less than 20% of elderly adults report experiences with ageism c) most young adults have accurate perceptions about the skills and expertise of…	d) Men are more likely to hold negative stereotypes about older adults than women.
In the US, in 1900, the average lifespan was 47 years of age. Today, the average life expectancy is ___. a) 69 b) 74 c) 78 d) 82	c) 78
Roberta is in late midlife. Which of the following events is Roberta MOST LIKELY to experience? a) becoming a great grandparent b) getting divorced c) death of a parent d) death of her spouse	c) death of a parent
According to Levinson's theory, which of the following conflicts do middle-aged adults (his study focused on men) face with the transition to middle adulthood? a) being rich vs being poor b) being married vs being divorced c) being masculine vs being feminine d) being emotional stab…	c) being masculine vs being feminine
Phillip is from the United States. Niko is from a developing nation. When asked about characteristics (or markers) of adulthood, Phillip is likely to mention ___, whereas Niko is likely to mention ___. a) earning a graduate degree; finishing high school b) holding a full-time job; a c…	d) holding a full-time job; marriage
Chanel and Les, both 26 and happily married, are having their first baby. Research shows that Chanel and Les ___. a) will experience a significant decline in marital satisfaction following the birth of the baby b) may experience a slight decline in marital satisfaction following the b…	b) may experience a slight decline in marital satisfaction following the birth but will remain happy with their relationship
In class, we watched a video called Heart to Heart in which a 13-year-old's heart was donated to a dying middle-aged woman. Thirteen-year-old Taylor died___. a) in a car accident b) in a skiing accident c) from a botched appendectomy d) of heart failure	b) in a skiing accident
In the United States, the average age of marriage for men is __ and the average age for women is __. a) 25; 23 b) 22; 24 c) 28; 26 d) 30;27	c) 28; 26
According to your text, which of the following activities is especially likely to help elderly adults maintain their cognitive skills? a) carefully monitoring medications b) reading books c) meditation d) religious involvement	b) reading books
In class, we watched a video about the methamphetamine epidemic. One way law enforcement tried to reduce meth manufacturing in the US was to ___. a) pass legislation for a mandatory life sentence for anyone convicted of distribution b) put limits on over the counter purchases for cold…	b) put limits on over-the-counter purchases for cold medicine
In the PBS documentary about methamphetamine, the narrator reports that in Oregon, meth addicts commit 85% of what type of crime? a) sexual assult b) property c) arson d) online financial scams	b) property
In the US, 1 in __ adults will contract a sexually transmitted infection. a) 3 b) 6 c) 9 d) 11	b) 6
Researchers now know that methamphetamine affects the "reward" center of the brain.. That is, meth elevates ___ levels in the brain. a) dopamine b) serotonin c) testosterone d) thyroxin	a) dopamine
In the United States, cohabitating relationships tend to __. a) be short-lived b) be characterized by greater commitment than marital relationships c) last 3 or more years d) occur more often among low-SES partners	a) be short-lived
Christian, age 25, is hesitant to get involved in romantic relationships. When he does date, he feels little commitment and his relationships often fail due to his cheating. He also complains of low sexual satisfaction with his partners. Which adult attachment style best characterizes Chr…	d) avoidant
Which of the following statements about the attitudes and behaviors of lesbians and gay males is true? a) gay women have more sexual partners than heterosexual women b) gay and straight women have fewer sexual partners than gay and straight men c) gay men have fewer sexual partners t…	b) Gay and straight women have fewer sexual partners than gay and straight men
Devon is a junior in college. Research on career development in emerging adulthood/early adulthood suggests that someone Devon's age is likely to focus on ___. a) short-term goals b) long-term goals c) connecting with a mentor d) selecting a second major or a minor	a) short-term goals
In the US, the average adult devotes ___ of his or her time at work. a) 10% b) 20% c) 1/3 d) 2/3	c) 1/3
Research on gender roles indicates that during late adulthood, ___. a) men become more masculine b) both men and women become more masculine c) men become more feminine d) women become more feminine	c) men become more feminine
Mark and Miranda are both in their late 50s. According to research on stress and gender, how might Mark and Miranda react to serious life stressors? a) mark is most likely to socially withdrawl, while miranda is more likely to seek social support b) both are at risk for using alcohol …	a) Mark is more likely to socially withdrawl, while Miranda is more likely to seek social support
One of the best strategies for preventing Alzheimer's disease is to __. a) avoid alcohol in early and middle adulthood b) undergo genetic testing to determine the presence of the ApoE4 gene c) improve cardiac functioning through diet, drugs, and exercise d) avoid exposure to environ…	c) improve cardiac functioning through diet, drugs, and exercise
Extreme binge drinkers are __. a) 10 times moe likely to drive while drunk b) usually males in their early 30s c) college-educated young people who are focused on having a good time d) middle-aged adults who are trying to relive their college years	a) 10 times more likely to drive while drunk
Research on middle-aged adults indicates that the concept of a midlife crisis __. a) tends to occur in the early 40s b) explains 80% of divorces c) is greatly exaggerated d) occurs in approximately 60% of middle-aged men	c) is greatly exaggerated
Today's middle-age cohort is larger than any other midlife cohort in history. This large group is the result of __. a) the post-World War II Baby Boom b) lack of available contraception in the 1940s and 1950s c) out-of-wedlock pregnancies d) relaxed immigration policies	a) the post-World War II Baby Boom
According to findings from the Seattle Longitudinal Study, which of the following mental abilities shows a decline in middle adulthood? a) verbal ability b) spatial orientation c) inductive reasoning d) numeric ability	d) numeric ability
As of 2010, 34 million people worldwide have HIV. The majority, or 22 million of these cases, are found in ___. a) North Africa b) Sub-Sahara Africa c) the Middle East d) Mexico and South America	b) Sub-Sahara Africa
George is 60-years-old. Based on research in the text and our class discussion of cognitive development at midlife, which statement about George is true? a) george will notice that he has difficulty remembering lists of words and numbers b) george will have considerable difficulty wit…	a) George will notice that he has difficulty remembering lists of words and numbers
Which of the following career challenges are today's middle-aged adults likely to face? a) lack of mentors b) health complaints that interfere with productivity c) downsizing of organizations d) reduced capacity for on-the-job problem solving	c) Downsizing of organizations
Maleeka is a 21-year-old college student. She demonstrates characteristics of postformal thought. Compared to her adolescent years, Maleeka is more likely to __. a) accept authority figures, such as professors, as knowing the ultimate truth b) establish a foreclosed identity c) engag…	d) be skeptical about the truth
Leslie is a highly creative young adult. Creative adults like Leslie are often characterized as being __. a) dull b) smart but having no common sense c) curious and risk-taking d) introverted and self-focused	c) curious and risk-taking
According to Erikson, failure to achieve intimacy in early adulthood results in __. a) social isolation b) promiscuity c) stagnation d) inferiority	a) social isolation


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