Midterm Flashcards
____ is a set of physical, cognitive, and emotional responses that humans and other organisms display in reaction to demands from the environment
stress
Which type of mental health disorder is directly linked to stressful events?
PTSD
Which style of coping is related to this example “I have been receiving comfort and understanding from someone”?
emotional support
When you directly address what is causing you distress, which type of coping mechanism is that referring to?
problem-focused
According to the text what is resilience?
the maintenance of healthy functioning following exposure to potential trauma
In Holmes and Rahe’s theory, (_______) events alter the status quo of an individual’s life; when accumulated can lead to stress reactions
life-change
Which of these stages is incorporated in Selye’s general adaptation syndrome?
alarm, resistance, exhaustion
____ is the study of changes in gene expression that result from subjective perceptions of the environment
human social genomics
_____ are thoughts, feelings, and actions that serve to reduce the effects of stressful events
coping behaviors
Which is described as a pattern of results that cushion the outcomes of a distressing situation?
buffering effect
This type of aging consists of gradual, inevitable changes that will happen to most of us as we go through adulthood
primary
This involves a release of (______), molecules, or atoms that possess an unpaired electron and are by-products or normal body metabolism as well as a response to diet, sunlight, X-rays & air pollution.
free radicals
During normal aging (____) gradually thickens and yellows and (_____) lose their ability to open efficiently in response to reduced light
lens & pupils
The number of divisions a species will undergo before reaching replicative senescence is known as:
hay flick limit
Which of the following statements is not true about weight in middle adulthood?
fat slowly accumulates on facial features, such as ears and lips
Which of the following is NOT a major cause of insomnia?
dream derivement
Sexual desire is driven by ____ in women as well as men.
testosterone
Menopause is defined as occurring (________) after a women’s final menstrual period
12 months
This is a condition that occurs when soft cartilage that covers the ends of the bones wears away with use and age
osteoarthritis
(_____) is the probability of dying in any one year
mortality rate
What is an example of ADLs (activities of daily living)?
getting around inside the house & bathing
What is the number one killer of women throughout the developed world?
cardiovascular disease
(____) is known as a progressive, irreversible deterioration of key areas of the brain involved in various cognitive functions
Alzheimer’s
Which of the following is not a common anxiety disorder?
histrionic disorder
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the difference between male and female aging?
women have higher rates of life-altering physical diseases
The combined rating of income and education makes up what?
SES
(_____) states that growth during the fetal period, infancy and the early years of childhood is a dignicant factor in adult health
developmental origins hypothesis
Which is a characteristic of a Type-A personality?
time urgent
More women than men experience anxiety disorders.
true
Which field of psychology studies the measurement of human abilities such as intelligence?
psychometrics
(_____) is heavily dependent on education & experience, while (_____) is a more basic set of abilities believed to be more under the influence of biological processes
crystallized & fluid
(_____) is defined as the ability to retain or store information and retrieve it when needed
memory
What is short term memory often referred to?
primary memory
Declarative memory comes in “types”, what is one?
semantic
Which of these answers are the correct one for this definition? “The memory system responsible for skill learning and retention”
non-declarative & procedural
According to this theory younger people view time as expansive and tend to focus on the future
socioemotional selectivity
Which is a stereotype threat towards older adults that was given as an example in the book?
forgetful
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
most people over 65 are regular internet users
Which type of intelligence remains stable well into the 70s?
crystallized
What can pregnant mothers’ chronic stress cause?
Neuron interaction in a fetus to change
What were the main mood disorders tested in the psychosocial stress research?
anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, & PTSD
According to a study done at Seton Hall University what is the best way to reduce stress?
30 minutes of restorative yoga
What was measured in the VR study?
enjoyment
What helps brain deterioration the most?
healthy BMI range
What is a common misconception about adults aging?
Muscle quality governs the loss of strength as adults age
What are anxiety disorders in older adults correlated with?
Gastrointestinal conditions
What could be reduced by regular cardiovascular exercise?
Sensitivity to Anxiety
What is NOT true about individualized piano instruction and its relation to cognitive improvement?
it is a sustainable intervention for cognitive impairments in old age
Which vitamin was shown to be a moderator between cognition and age?
folate
What leisure activity was found to be beneficial to all age groups?
sudoku or similar puzzles
What did the research on gender differences in retirement find?
Men had positive cognitive functioning after retirement if they retired on time
