WGU D202 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
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What happens in late adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ranges from young-old (65-84 years) and
oldestold (85+ years), facing various health risks.
What is the peak of physiological development in early twenties? - CORRECT ANSWER-All bodily
organs are fully developed.
What are the main causes of death in emerging and early adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nonintentional injury, homicide, suicide, cancer, and heart disease.
What is usually noticeable in emerging and early adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prolonged
nonalcoholic substance abuse leading to dangerous behavior.
What is the period between early adulthood and late adulthood called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Middle
adulthood.
What is the age range for middle adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-40-45 through 60-65.
What are some typical physical changes in adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Changes to hair, skin,
muscle mass and tone, and lungs.
What are some common sensory changes in adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Changes in vision and
hearing.
What are some common health concerns in adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart disease, cancer,
diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and sleep-related problems.
,What are some preventive health care measures in adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Learning
relaxation techniques, exercise, and proper nutrition.
What is the climacteric? - CORRECT ANSWER-Midlife phase when fertility declines.
What factors can impact the climacteric? - CORRECT ANSWER-Biological and environmental factors.
How is late adulthood categorized? - CORRECT ANSWER-Young-old, old-old, oldest-old, and
centenarians.
Which age categories in late adulthood tend to live independently? - CORRECT ANSWER-Young-old
and old-old.
What is life span? - CORRECT ANSWER-Greatest age reached by any member of a population.
What is life expectancy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Average number of years members of a population
live.
What does healthy life expectancy measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Equivalent years of full health a
newborn is expected to have.
What are some physical changes that occur as a person ages? - CORRECT ANSWER-Changes to body,
skin, hair, nails, height, and weight.
What should be included in a healthy diet for people in late adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, protein-rich foods, and fat-free/low-fat dairy products.
,What are some common eye diseases that occur with age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cataracts, macular
degeneration, and glaucoma.
What sensory changes may occur with aging? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of hearing, taste, and smell.
What risk can an inability to feel pain pose for aging individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER-Concealing
illnesses or injuries requiring medical attention.
What are some common health issues in late adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-High levels of
cholesterol, hypertension, arthritis, and cancer.
What happens to cognitive thought during early adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Expands and new
abilities appear
What is postformal thought? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased practicality, flexibility, and dialectics
What is adult education and learning? - CORRECT ANSWER-Integral parts of the right to education
and lifelong learning
What is career development? - CORRECT ANSWER-Choosing a career, improving skills, and advancing
along a career path
How do middle-aged individuals perform cognitively compared to younger people? - CORRECT
ANSWERBetter cognitive performance
What is the difference between fluid and crystalized intelligence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Crystalized
intelligence: accumulation of information, facts, and abilities; Fluid intelligence: capacity to learn new
ways of solving problems quickly and abstractly
, Who has more crystallized intelligence, older or younger adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-Older adults
What is the difference between experts and novices? - CORRECT ANSWER-Experts have specialized
skills and knowledge; Novices have limited experience
What has happened to the U.S. workforce since the late 1990s? - CORRECT ANSWER-Steadily
declined
How do employment rates vary by gender and age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Males have higher rates in
every age category; Females have highest rates at ages 45 to 54
What are the benefits of workplace satisfaction for middle-aged adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower
absenteeism, greater productivity, less job-hopping
Are all middle-aged adults happy in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, especially women
Why do older American workers experience burnout more? - CORRECT ANSWER-Unsuccessfully
managed workplace stress
How do recessions affect middle-aged adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-Financial resources suffer, longer
unemployment
What challenges did each age group face since the 2008 recession? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduced
work hours, pay-cuts, unpaid leaves, forced part-time
What causes a decrease in brain volume with age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shrinkage of neurons, lower
synapse count, shorter axons
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What happens in late adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ranges from young-old (65-84 years) and
oldestold (85+ years), facing various health risks.
What is the peak of physiological development in early twenties? - CORRECT ANSWER-All bodily
organs are fully developed.
What are the main causes of death in emerging and early adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nonintentional injury, homicide, suicide, cancer, and heart disease.
What is usually noticeable in emerging and early adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prolonged
nonalcoholic substance abuse leading to dangerous behavior.
What is the period between early adulthood and late adulthood called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Middle
adulthood.
What is the age range for middle adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-40-45 through 60-65.
What are some typical physical changes in adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Changes to hair, skin,
muscle mass and tone, and lungs.
What are some common sensory changes in adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Changes in vision and
hearing.
What are some common health concerns in adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart disease, cancer,
diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and sleep-related problems.
,What are some preventive health care measures in adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Learning
relaxation techniques, exercise, and proper nutrition.
What is the climacteric? - CORRECT ANSWER-Midlife phase when fertility declines.
What factors can impact the climacteric? - CORRECT ANSWER-Biological and environmental factors.
How is late adulthood categorized? - CORRECT ANSWER-Young-old, old-old, oldest-old, and
centenarians.
Which age categories in late adulthood tend to live independently? - CORRECT ANSWER-Young-old
and old-old.
What is life span? - CORRECT ANSWER-Greatest age reached by any member of a population.
What is life expectancy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Average number of years members of a population
live.
What does healthy life expectancy measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Equivalent years of full health a
newborn is expected to have.
What are some physical changes that occur as a person ages? - CORRECT ANSWER-Changes to body,
skin, hair, nails, height, and weight.
What should be included in a healthy diet for people in late adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, protein-rich foods, and fat-free/low-fat dairy products.
,What are some common eye diseases that occur with age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cataracts, macular
degeneration, and glaucoma.
What sensory changes may occur with aging? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of hearing, taste, and smell.
What risk can an inability to feel pain pose for aging individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER-Concealing
illnesses or injuries requiring medical attention.
What are some common health issues in late adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-High levels of
cholesterol, hypertension, arthritis, and cancer.
What happens to cognitive thought during early adulthood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Expands and new
abilities appear
What is postformal thought? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased practicality, flexibility, and dialectics
What is adult education and learning? - CORRECT ANSWER-Integral parts of the right to education
and lifelong learning
What is career development? - CORRECT ANSWER-Choosing a career, improving skills, and advancing
along a career path
How do middle-aged individuals perform cognitively compared to younger people? - CORRECT
ANSWERBetter cognitive performance
What is the difference between fluid and crystalized intelligence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Crystalized
intelligence: accumulation of information, facts, and abilities; Fluid intelligence: capacity to learn new
ways of solving problems quickly and abstractly
, Who has more crystallized intelligence, older or younger adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-Older adults
What is the difference between experts and novices? - CORRECT ANSWER-Experts have specialized
skills and knowledge; Novices have limited experience
What has happened to the U.S. workforce since the late 1990s? - CORRECT ANSWER-Steadily
declined
How do employment rates vary by gender and age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Males have higher rates in
every age category; Females have highest rates at ages 45 to 54
What are the benefits of workplace satisfaction for middle-aged adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower
absenteeism, greater productivity, less job-hopping
Are all middle-aged adults happy in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, especially women
Why do older American workers experience burnout more? - CORRECT ANSWER-Unsuccessfully
managed workplace stress
How do recessions affect middle-aged adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-Financial resources suffer, longer
unemployment
What challenges did each age group face since the 2008 recession? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduced
work hours, pay-cuts, unpaid leaves, forced part-time
What causes a decrease in brain volume with age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shrinkage of neurons, lower
synapse count, shorter axons
