FAD 3220 Test 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Middle Adulthood: age - CORRECT ANSWER- Defined as between ages of 40 and 65 years
old.
new phase of adulthood
Middle Adulthood: aspects of aging - CORRECT ANSWER- Gradual changes of the body
become noticeable aspects of aging.
wrinkling, muscle tone, hair color can make middle adulthood harder
Signs of aging can be more difficult for those who tie their self-image and self-esteem to
physical attributes, such as strength, athleticism, or physical attractiveness.
Middle Adulthood: physical changes - CORRECT ANSWER- -around age 55+, a loss of
height may occur as the bones attached the the spinal column become less dense
-body fat tends to increase in middle adulthood
-strength gradually decreases, particularly in back and leg muscles
-regular exercise can help adults counteract increases in body fat and decreases in strength
Middle Adulthood: physical changes: women - CORRECT ANSWER- women average a
loss of 2 inches and men lose 1 inch over the life span
Middle Adulthood: physical changes: men - CORRECT ANSWER- women more prone to a
decline because of osteoporosis (losing density in bones-lower calcium and vitamin D in
diet,don't participate in strength training)
Middle Adulthood: physical changes: Use it or lose it principal - CORRECT ANSWER-
more you engage, more you can combat changes of aging
Middle Adulthood: - CORRECT ANSWER- -Most pronounced changes occur in vision and
hearing
,Middle Adulthood: Presbyopia - CORRECT ANSWER- -age-related vision loss in near
vision (close vision)
-lens changes and elasticity deteriorates, which makes it hard to focus images sharply onto the
retina
-often reading glasses can correct this
Middle Adulthood: Glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER- -a condition in which pressure in the
fluid of the eye increases, either because the fluid cannot drain properly or because too much
fluid is produced
-can cause tunnel vision, lead to blindness, affect peripheral vision
Middle Adulthood: Presbycusis - CORRECT ANSWER- -gradual, age-related hearing loss
-normally limited to higher pitch sounds used in speech
-proceeds quicker in males than females
-compensate by listening to things louder, asking to speak louder
Middle Adulthood: Presbycusis: Sound Localization - CORRECT ANSWER- -People with
hearing loss may also have trouble identifying the direction and origin of a sound
EX: An example of sound localization is when you are driving and hear an ambulance siren. You
want to determine if it is coming near you so you can stop your vehicle if it needs to pass you.
Using your auditory perceptions you can determine what direction the siren is coming from and
that it is growing fainter.
Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues - CORRECT ANSWER- Sexual enjoyment
and activity continues throughout adult life
Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues: Female Climacteric - CORRECT ANSWER-
the period that marks the transition from being able to bear children to being unable to do
so/signaled by menopause
,Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues: Female Climacteric: Menopause - CORRECT
ANSWER- -cessation of menstruation and of ability to bear children (45-55).
-symptoms: hot flashes, changes in sexual desire, depression, moodiness, tension
Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues: Female Climacteric: Hormone Therapy -
CORRECT ANSWER- -estrogen and progesterone are administered
-at risk for cancer so doctors advised for more natural methods (antidepressants)
-used to help counteract the effects of menopause
Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues: Male Climacteric: - CORRECT ANSWER-
-the period of physical and psychological change relating to the male reproductive system in late
middle age
-declines in testosterone levels, lower sperm count, enlarged prostate( frequent urination),
erectile dysfunction
Middle Adulthood: Physical Health - CORRECT ANSWER- most middle-aged adults report
that they are healthy, and suffer fewer common diseases (allergies, respiratory diseases,
infections) than younger adults
Middle Adulthood: Physical Health: Common health problems - CORRECT ANSWER- -
Hypertension: high -blood pressure
-cancer
-heart disease
-diabetes
-arthritis
-people probably won't die from hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes during middle
adulthood, but can lead to it in later adulthood
Middle Adulthood: Physical Health: Diseases - CORRECT ANSWER- heart disease and
cancer are most common
, Middle Adulthood: Physical Health: Diseases: Genetic and environmental components for heart
disease - CORRECT ANSWER- -men are more likely to suffer from heart disease
-risk rises with age
-cigarette smoking, a diet high in fats and cholesterol, lack of physical exercise all increase risk
-stress (perceived and experienced) is a risk factor
-psychological factors like personality type (Type A vs. Type B)
Middle Adulthood: Physical Health: Diseases:Genetic and environmental components for cancer
- CORRECT ANSWER- -poor nutrition, smoking, alcohol use, exposure to sunlight,
exposure to radiation, and particular occupational hazards are all risk factors
-mammograms for breast cancer should start at age 40
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development - CORRECT ANSWER- used to believe that
cognitive development and intelligence declined during middle age
-due to fact that they were using traditional intelligence tests to measure intelligence in young
adulthood and middle adulthood
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development: cross sectional studies - CORRECT ANSWER-
(middle adults are looked at, at one point in time and compared to young adults at one point in
time) showed that older people scored lower than younger people on intelligence tests
- suffers from cohort effects: influences associated with growing up at a particular historical time
that affect persons of a particular age
-different people, different ages
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development: longitudinal studies - CORRECT ANSWER-
(looked at same thing except for instead of comparing middle aged people to different younger
people it compared those people when they were younger then tested them again at multiple
points in their lives- following the same people over time) show that cognitive functioning stays
the same or can even increase through young and middle adulthood
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development: longitudinal studies cont. - CORRECT ANSWER-
-difficult for researchers to keep their samples intact
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Middle Adulthood: age - CORRECT ANSWER- Defined as between ages of 40 and 65 years
old.
new phase of adulthood
Middle Adulthood: aspects of aging - CORRECT ANSWER- Gradual changes of the body
become noticeable aspects of aging.
wrinkling, muscle tone, hair color can make middle adulthood harder
Signs of aging can be more difficult for those who tie their self-image and self-esteem to
physical attributes, such as strength, athleticism, or physical attractiveness.
Middle Adulthood: physical changes - CORRECT ANSWER- -around age 55+, a loss of
height may occur as the bones attached the the spinal column become less dense
-body fat tends to increase in middle adulthood
-strength gradually decreases, particularly in back and leg muscles
-regular exercise can help adults counteract increases in body fat and decreases in strength
Middle Adulthood: physical changes: women - CORRECT ANSWER- women average a
loss of 2 inches and men lose 1 inch over the life span
Middle Adulthood: physical changes: men - CORRECT ANSWER- women more prone to a
decline because of osteoporosis (losing density in bones-lower calcium and vitamin D in
diet,don't participate in strength training)
Middle Adulthood: physical changes: Use it or lose it principal - CORRECT ANSWER-
more you engage, more you can combat changes of aging
Middle Adulthood: - CORRECT ANSWER- -Most pronounced changes occur in vision and
hearing
,Middle Adulthood: Presbyopia - CORRECT ANSWER- -age-related vision loss in near
vision (close vision)
-lens changes and elasticity deteriorates, which makes it hard to focus images sharply onto the
retina
-often reading glasses can correct this
Middle Adulthood: Glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER- -a condition in which pressure in the
fluid of the eye increases, either because the fluid cannot drain properly or because too much
fluid is produced
-can cause tunnel vision, lead to blindness, affect peripheral vision
Middle Adulthood: Presbycusis - CORRECT ANSWER- -gradual, age-related hearing loss
-normally limited to higher pitch sounds used in speech
-proceeds quicker in males than females
-compensate by listening to things louder, asking to speak louder
Middle Adulthood: Presbycusis: Sound Localization - CORRECT ANSWER- -People with
hearing loss may also have trouble identifying the direction and origin of a sound
EX: An example of sound localization is when you are driving and hear an ambulance siren. You
want to determine if it is coming near you so you can stop your vehicle if it needs to pass you.
Using your auditory perceptions you can determine what direction the siren is coming from and
that it is growing fainter.
Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues - CORRECT ANSWER- Sexual enjoyment
and activity continues throughout adult life
Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues: Female Climacteric - CORRECT ANSWER-
the period that marks the transition from being able to bear children to being unable to do
so/signaled by menopause
,Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues: Female Climacteric: Menopause - CORRECT
ANSWER- -cessation of menstruation and of ability to bear children (45-55).
-symptoms: hot flashes, changes in sexual desire, depression, moodiness, tension
Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues: Female Climacteric: Hormone Therapy -
CORRECT ANSWER- -estrogen and progesterone are administered
-at risk for cancer so doctors advised for more natural methods (antidepressants)
-used to help counteract the effects of menopause
Middle Adulthood: Sexual/Reproductive Issues: Male Climacteric: - CORRECT ANSWER-
-the period of physical and psychological change relating to the male reproductive system in late
middle age
-declines in testosterone levels, lower sperm count, enlarged prostate( frequent urination),
erectile dysfunction
Middle Adulthood: Physical Health - CORRECT ANSWER- most middle-aged adults report
that they are healthy, and suffer fewer common diseases (allergies, respiratory diseases,
infections) than younger adults
Middle Adulthood: Physical Health: Common health problems - CORRECT ANSWER- -
Hypertension: high -blood pressure
-cancer
-heart disease
-diabetes
-arthritis
-people probably won't die from hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes during middle
adulthood, but can lead to it in later adulthood
Middle Adulthood: Physical Health: Diseases - CORRECT ANSWER- heart disease and
cancer are most common
, Middle Adulthood: Physical Health: Diseases: Genetic and environmental components for heart
disease - CORRECT ANSWER- -men are more likely to suffer from heart disease
-risk rises with age
-cigarette smoking, a diet high in fats and cholesterol, lack of physical exercise all increase risk
-stress (perceived and experienced) is a risk factor
-psychological factors like personality type (Type A vs. Type B)
Middle Adulthood: Physical Health: Diseases:Genetic and environmental components for cancer
- CORRECT ANSWER- -poor nutrition, smoking, alcohol use, exposure to sunlight,
exposure to radiation, and particular occupational hazards are all risk factors
-mammograms for breast cancer should start at age 40
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development - CORRECT ANSWER- used to believe that
cognitive development and intelligence declined during middle age
-due to fact that they were using traditional intelligence tests to measure intelligence in young
adulthood and middle adulthood
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development: cross sectional studies - CORRECT ANSWER-
(middle adults are looked at, at one point in time and compared to young adults at one point in
time) showed that older people scored lower than younger people on intelligence tests
- suffers from cohort effects: influences associated with growing up at a particular historical time
that affect persons of a particular age
-different people, different ages
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development: longitudinal studies - CORRECT ANSWER-
(looked at same thing except for instead of comparing middle aged people to different younger
people it compared those people when they were younger then tested them again at multiple
points in their lives- following the same people over time) show that cognitive functioning stays
the same or can even increase through young and middle adulthood
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development: longitudinal studies cont. - CORRECT ANSWER-
-difficult for researchers to keep their samples intact
