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When the term is used correctly, menopause is the
A) Beginning of a dramatic change in women’s reproductive system B) Process of a dramatic change in women’s reproductive system C) Ending of a dramatic change in women’s reproductive system D) Total cessation of estrogen production in middle-aged women |
Ending of a dramatic change in women’s reproductive system.
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Menopause is the dramatic change for women due to the cessation of ovulation and menstuation.
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Compared with formal operational thought, postformal thought is characterized by being able to
A) Dismiss contradictory thought B) Deal with relative and subjective knowledge C) Choose between alternatives D) Reduce the number of problems that one considers |
Deal with relative and subjective knowledge.
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Relativism is a characteristic of post formal thought. It is an understanding that one’s own perspective is only one of many potentially valid views of reality and knowledge is not fixed or absolute.
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Male menopause
A) Is a sudden drop in reproductive ability B) Is a sudden drop in hormonal levels C) Is a decrease in libido D) does not exist |
Does not exist.
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There are no abrupt changes in men comparable to menopause. There is no such thing as male menopause.
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Exercise can lead to decreases in all except
A) blood pressure B) metabolism C) LDL cholesterol D) weight |
Metabolism
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Exercise will increase metabolism. Exercise will lead to decreases in weight, LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure.
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Expertise is
A) Applying intelligence to everyday activities B) Specialized experience in specific areas C) Genetically determined D) More common because it can be taught |
Specialized experience in specific areas.
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As people get older, they may become “experts” in the specialized types of intelligence/skills they choose to develop.
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Expertise is least likely related to:
A) time B) genetics C) practice D) training |
Genetics
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As people get older, they may become experts in specific types of intelligence/skills they "choose" to develop. Since it's a choice, genetics is less likely to be a factor.
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According to Erik Erikson, the most important task in early adulthood is
A) Forging an identity B) Separating from one’s parents C) Achieving academic or career success D) Developing close personal relationships |
Developing close personal relationships.
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Erikson's developmental task of early adulthood is intimacy vs. isolation. Developing close personal relationships is considered intimacy.
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Shondra has just gone through a divorce and in the first year she will be most likely to
A) Become less productive at work B) Find her social circle has shrunk C) Exhibit promiscuous sexual behavior D) Be much more comfortable in social situations |
Find her social circle has shrunk.
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Effects of divorce on personal level especially during the 1st year include: hurt feelings for both parties, a drop in social circle of friends, hostile feelings, and feelings of doubt, fear & loss.
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Lisa writes for a local newspaper and is really good a intellectual puzzles, so she would probably test high in
A) general intelligence B) fluid intelligence C) crystallized intelligence D) Practical intelligence |
Fluid Intelligence
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Someone high in fluid intelligence is quick and creative with words, numbers and intellectual puzzles. Lisa is an example of someone with high fluid intelligence. The size of vocabulary, knowledge of mathematical formulas, and long term memory for dates are indications of high crystallized intelligence.
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How do men and women compare on morbidity and mortality rates?
A) Men have higher morbidity and mortality rates B) Women have higher morbidity and mortality rates C) Men have higher morbidity rates and women have higher mortality rates D) Women have higher morbidity rates and men have higher mortality rates |
Women have higher morbidity rates and men have higher mortality rates.
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Morbidity is the number of persons sickened by specific diseases. There is a higher rate in women. Mortality is the number of deaths due to specific diseases. Mortality rates are higher for men.
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Which of the following is more typical of female friendships than of male friendships?
A) Shared activities B) Shared achievements C) Greater self-disclosure D) Being near someone |
Greater self-disclosure
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Male friendships are based on common interests and shared activities.Female friendships tend to be more emotional and intimate; Female friendships are also based on shared confidences & help during stressful times.
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Remaining single as an adult challenges inaccurate assumptions. Which of these assumptions is accurate by today’s standards?
A) being single is a result of poor social skills B) single people are less attractive C) single people are religious D) living single is a choice |
Living single is a choice.
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Many singles "choose" the single life as a way of enjoying intimate relationships while avoiding possible constraints and problems of marriage. They may not want to feel trapped or bored.
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Who is most often left to care for an aging parent?
A) the adult daughter B) the adult son C) a medical professional D) a sibling |
The adult daughter.
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Caring for adult children brings added stress to middle aged parents. The burden of responsibility usually falls on the adult daughter to take care of elderly parents.
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An eating disorder in which the person is obsessed by thought of an unattainable image of “perfect” thinness is:
A) obesity B) anorexia nervosa C) bulimia nervosa D) depression |
Anorexia Nervosa
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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder engages in episodes of binging and purging. Obesity is considered to be body weight more than 20% greater than average. Depression is sometimes a causal factor for eating disorders.
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All of the following are “big five” personality dimensions except:
A) openness to experience B) neuroticism C) generativity D) extroversion |
Generativity
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Generativity is not one of the big five personality traits. Generativity is the process in which adults seek to be productive through work or child rearing.
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