Quiz 11

Question 1

Wendell has bone cancer and must use a wheel chair to accomplish his daily activities. He feels healthy and energetic and spends his days in a clown costume at the local children’s hospital. Which of the following is true for Windell? A) He is not disabled and has a low level of vitality, B) He is disabled and has a low level of vitality, C) He is disabled and has a high level of vitality, D) He is not disabled and has a high level of vitality

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In general, post-menopausal women may reduce the severity of menopause if they: A) eat a healthful diet high in calcium, B) exercise, C) avoid smoking, D) all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The average age of menopause is about _______ years

Answer 3

51

Question 4

Hormone replacement therapy involves taking:

Answer 4

estrogen, and or progestins

Question 5

The term “male menopause” is sometimes referred to as:

Answer 5

the age-related reduction in testosterone.

Question 6

A researcher is compiling data on the incidence of all types of diseases. This data reflects:

Answer 6

Morbidity

Question 7

The term corresponding to death rate is:

Answer 7

Mortality

Question 8

The flynn effect refers to the:

Answer 8

Rise in average IQ over the generations

Question 9

Which is the best example of fluid intelligence? A) knowing the names of the British monarchs in chronological order, B) the ability to quickly recognize relationships between words, C) extensive knowledge of computer programming

Answer 9

B

Question 10

Which of Sternbergs three forms of intelligence is sometimes called “street smarts”?

Answer 10

practical

Question 11

With which coping style do people try to attack a stressor in some way?

Answer 11

problem-focused

Question 12

One of the effects of moderate drinking is: A) a reduction in coronary heart disease, B) increased risk of breast cancer, C) increased risk of liver disease

Answer 12

A

Question 13

Middle aged men and women in committed, monogamous relationships are most likely to be ________ with their sex lives

Answer 13

satisfied

Question 14

Which factor is not part of the hypothesis about why lower SES is associated with poor health habits? A) the poor are less aware of their health issues, B) poorer individuals live in polluted areas, C) poor health habits are adopted to deal with stress, D) the poor experience less stress

Answer 14

D

Question 15

Jim, who was 60, couldn’t understand why he kept slowly gaining weight. He wan’t eating any more than usual, and he maintained his regular exercise routine. What explains his weight gain?

Answer 15

His metabolism slowed down by a third between emerging and late adulthood

Question 16

When developmentalist use the term “expert”, they usually men and person who:

Answer 16

is significantly better than others at performing a certain task

Question 17

Which example relies most heavily upon crystalized intelligence? A) solving crossword puzzles, B) knowing the chemical symbols for various elements, C) writing a poem about owls.

Answer 17

B