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Midterm Flashcards

1
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____ is a set of physical, cognitive, and emotional responses that humans and other organisms display in reaction to demands from the environment

A

stress

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2
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Which type of mental health disorder is directly linked to stressful events?

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PTSD

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3
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Which style of coping is related to this example “I have been receiving comfort and understanding from someone”?

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emotional support

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4
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When you directly address what is causing you distress, which type of coping mechanism is that referring to?

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problem-focused

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5
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According to the text what is resilience?

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the maintenance of healthy functioning following exposure to potential trauma

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6
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In Holmes and Rahe’s theory, (_______) events alter the status quo of an individual’s life; when accumulated can lead to stress reactions

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life-change

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7
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Which of these stages is incorporated in Selye’s general adaptation syndrome?

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alarm, resistance, exhaustion

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8
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____ is the study of changes in gene expression that result from subjective perceptions of the environment

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human social genomics

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_____ are thoughts, feelings, and actions that serve to reduce the effects of stressful events

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coping behaviors

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10
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Which is described as a pattern of results that cushion the outcomes of a distressing situation?

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buffering effect

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11
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This type of aging consists of gradual, inevitable changes that will happen to most of us as we go through adulthood

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primary

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12
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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.

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free radicals

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13
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During normal aging (____) gradually thickens and yellows and (_____) lose their ability to open efficiently in response to reduced light

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lens & pupils

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14
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The number of divisions a species will undergo before reaching replicative senescence is known as:

A

hay flick limit

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15
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Which of the following statements is not true about weight in middle adulthood?

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fat slowly accumulates on facial features, such as ears and lips

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16
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Which of the following is NOT a major cause of insomnia?

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dream derivement

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17
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Sexual desire is driven by ____ in women as well as men.

A

testosterone

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18
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Menopause is defined as occurring (________) after a women’s final menstrual period

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12 months

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This is a condition that occurs when soft cartilage that covers the ends of the bones wears away with use and age

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osteoarthritis

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20
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(_____) is the probability of dying in any one year

A

mortality rate

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21
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What is an example of ADLs (activities of daily living)?

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getting around inside the house & bathing

22
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What is the number one killer of women throughout the developed world?

A

cardiovascular disease

23
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(____) is known as a progressive, irreversible deterioration of key areas of the brain involved in various cognitive functions

A

Alzheimer’s

24
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Which of the following is not a common anxiety disorder?

A

histrionic disorder

25
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the difference between male and female aging?

A

women have higher rates of life-altering physical diseases

26
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The combined rating of income and education makes up what?

A

SES

27
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(_____) states that growth during the fetal period, infancy and the early years of childhood is a dignicant factor in adult health

A

developmental origins hypothesis

28
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Which is a characteristic of a Type-A personality?

A

time urgent

29
Q

More women than men experience anxiety disorders.

A

true

30
Q

Which field of psychology studies the measurement of human abilities such as intelligence?

A

psychometrics

31
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(_____) is heavily dependent on education & experience, while (_____) is a more basic set of abilities believed to be more under the influence of biological processes

A

crystallized & fluid

32
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(_____) is defined as the ability to retain or store information and retrieve it when needed

A

memory

33
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What is short term memory often referred to?

A

primary memory

34
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Declarative memory comes in “types”, what is one?

A

semantic

35
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Which of these answers are the correct one for this definition? “The memory system responsible for skill learning and retention”

A

non-declarative & procedural

36
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According to this theory younger people view time as expansive and tend to focus on the future

A

socioemotional selectivity

37
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Which is a stereotype threat towards older adults that was given as an example in the book?

A

forgetful

38
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A

most people over 65 are regular internet users

39
Q

Which type of intelligence remains stable well into the 70s?

A

crystallized

40
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What can pregnant mothers’ chronic stress cause?

A

Neuron interaction in a fetus to change

41
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What were the main mood disorders tested in the psychosocial stress research?

A

anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, & PTSD

42
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According to a study done at Seton Hall University what is the best way to reduce stress?

A

30 minutes of restorative yoga

43
Q

What was measured in the VR study?

A

enjoyment

44
Q

What helps brain deterioration the most?

A

healthy BMI range

45
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What is a common misconception about adults aging?

A

Muscle quality governs the loss of strength as adults age

46
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What are anxiety disorders in older adults correlated with?

A

Gastrointestinal conditions

47
Q

What could be reduced by regular cardiovascular exercise?

A

Sensitivity to Anxiety

48
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What is NOT true about individualized piano instruction and its relation to cognitive improvement?

A

it is a sustainable intervention for cognitive impairments in old age

49
Q

Which vitamin was shown to be a moderator between cognition and age?

A

folate

50
Q

What leisure activity was found to be beneficial to all age groups?

A

sudoku or similar puzzles

51
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What did the research on gender differences in retirement find?

A

Men had positive cognitive functioning after retirement if they retired on time

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