PSYC 140 Module 7 | Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology Exam Q&A | Portage Learning

PSYC 140 Module 7 | Developmental (Lifespan)
Psychology Exam Q&A | Portage Learning
These are original practice questions written for study. They are not official
PSYC 140, Portage Learning, or university exam questions and are not copied
from any copyrighted question bank. They cover common PSYC 140 Module 7 |
Developmental Psychology topics: middle adulthood, including physical,
cognitive, and socioemotional development.


Question 1:
Which age range best defines middle adulthood?
A. 18–40 years
B. 40–65 years
C. 65–85 years
D. 85+ years

Correct answer: B
Rationale: Middle adulthood is generally considered to span from about 40 to
65 years.


Question 2:
Which physical change is common in middle adulthood?
A. Decline in vision and hearing
B. Onset of puberty
C. Rapid growth spurt
D. Development of primary teeth

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Sensory acuity, especially vision and hearing, begins to decline in
middle adulthood.


Question 3:
Presbyopia refers to:
A. Age-related loss of near vision
B. Age-related hearing loss

,C. Loss of taste
D. Loss of smell

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Presbyopia is difficulty focusing on close objects due to lens
stiffening.
Question 4:
Presbycusis refers to:
A. Age-related hearing loss
B. Age-related vision loss
C. Loss of taste
D. Loss of smell

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Presbycusis is gradual hearing loss, especially for high-pitched
sounds.


Question 5:
Which change in body composition is common in middle adulthood?
A. Decrease in muscle mass and increase in body fat
B. Increase in muscle mass
C. Decrease in body fat
D. No change in body composition

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Muscle mass decreases and body fat increases with age.


Question 6:
Sarcopenia refers to:
A. Age-related loss of muscle mass
B. Age-related loss of bone density
C. Age-related vision loss
D. Age-related hearing loss

Correct answer: A


Correct answer: A Rationale:

,Rationale: Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and strength with aging.


Question 7:
Osteoporosis is characterized by:
A. Loss of bone density
B. Loss of muscle mass
C. Loss of vision
D. Loss of hearing


Osteoporosis involves decreased bone density and increased fracture
risk.
Question 8:
Which factor increases the risk of osteoporosis?
A. Decreased estrogen after menopause
B. Increased calcium intake
C. Regular weight-bearing exercise
D. Adequate vitamin D

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Decreased estrogen accelerates bone loss.


Question 9:
Which intervention helps prevent osteoporosis?
A. Weight-bearing exercise and calcium
B. Bed rest
C. Smoking
D. High sodium intake

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Exercise and calcium support bone health.


Question 10:
Which cardiovascular change is common in middle adulthood?

Correct answer: A Rationale:

, A. Increased blood pressure
B. Decreased blood pressure
C. Increased heart rate at rest
D. Decreased cholesterol

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure tends to increase with age.


Question 11:
Which cardiovascular risk increases in middle adulthood?
A. Heart disease
B. Scurvy
C. Rickets
D. Kwashiorkor


Cardiovascular disease risk increases with age.
Question 12:
Which metabolic change is common in middle adulthood?
A. Decreased basal metabolic rate
B. Increased basal metabolic rate
C. No change in metabolism
D. Increased muscle mass

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Basal metabolic rate decreases with age.


Question 13:
Which change in the reproductive system is common in middle adulthood for
women?
A. Menopause
B. Menarche
C. Puberty
D. Spermarche



Correct answer: A Rationale: