MODULE 7 (PSYC 140)
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
,Give an overview of the types of physical changes that occur in early adulthood. - Answer: Some types of
physical changes that occur in early adulthood include a gradual decrease in one's maximum heart rate,
respiratory capacity, and sensitivity to sound at high frequencies. Some other changes that occur include
lens of the eye stiffening or becoming thick and fast-twitch muscles declining in size and amount.
What did this Module say about differences in sexual behavior between married and unmarried
couples? - Answer: This Module references a general social survey indicating that married couples in the
US on average have sexual intercourse 58 times a year. Based on these results, the myth about marriage
and decreased sex is debunked as it indicates that married couples engage in sex more frequently than
singles or unmarried couples.
Reflection question: Were you surprised by the information on divorce statistics? Why or why not? -
Answer: No, I was not surprised by the information on divorce statistics. I was aware that the rates of
divorce are high but was shocked by the methods of the inaccurate statistics. However, the section
describing how the likelihood of divorce varies as well as factors that decrease rates seems very
accurate.
How would you summarize postformal thought? - Answer: Postformal thought is a word utilized by
Labouvie-Vief to describe adult thinking. This thinking is seen to be more relativistic in that the individual
sees shades of gray rather than just simple dichotomies. It is a concept that works to anwser the
question of "What, if anything, comes after formal operations".
Describe Sternberg's three components of love. - Answer: Sternberg's three components of love are
intimacy, passion, and commitment. Sternberg states that couples can have loving relationships that are
based on just one of these components but more complete forms of love include two or all three
components. He combined different components to define different types of love and what they consist
of.
Choose three of the 7 types of love discussed in this module and create a profile of a fictional couple
that exemplifies these types of love. - Answer: Type 6 is considered infatuation. This type of love runs off
of passion. Kelsey and Ryan are obsessed with each other and don't spend a minute apart. They are
always expressing PDA and are over the moon about their new partners.
Type 1 is considered consummate love and runs off of intimacy, passion, and commitment. Tanner and
Marie have been dating for several years. They moved in with each other and are now engaged. They
are happy, in love, have a good sex life, and are committed to taking the next steps in life together.
, Type 3 is considered companionate love. This type of love runs off of intimacy and commitment. Richie
and Heather have been married for 35 years. They have three kids and a stable successful life. As they
are both aging their passion has declined but the love is warm, comfortable, and trusting.
How would you summarize the information on the likelihood of couples divorcing? - Answer: Couples
who experience factors that increase strain on the relationship are more likely to get a divorce vs
couples who have low life strain. These factors include money, children, religion, education, and family
background.
Identify common symptoms of menopause. - Answer: Common symptoms of menopause include mood
fluctuations, hot flashes, shrinking of reproductive organs, difficulty becoming sexually aroused,
decreased skin elasticity, loss of bone mass, raised blood pressure, etc.
Why don't all women experience symptoms of menopause? - Answer: Women experience symptoms of
menopause in a great variety. Some women have difficulties with menopausal symptoms, while others
barely notice them. Differences in diet, ethnic background, environment, cultural beliefs, and genetics
may all play key roles in a women's experience with symptoms of menopause.
What are the pros and cons of hormone therapy? - Answer: The pros of hormone therapy include
treating hot flashes and vaginal discomfort, preventing bone loss,
reducing fractures in post-menopausal women, and many more. Overall, hormone therapy promotes a
greater quality of life and improves one's psychological well-being.
The cons of hormone therapy include an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, blood clots, and breast
cancer. The severity of the risk is dependent on the type of hormone therapy, the dose given, the length
of medication is taken, individual health risks, as well as family health history. This is why it is important
that a physician tailor hormone therapy specifically to each patient. Patients should be reevaluated
every so often to ensure the benefits still outweigh the risks. Another risk to be aware of is an increased
risk for mood instability, anxiety, and insomnia during the weening of treatment or right after stopping if
you choose to quit hormone therapy.
Given what you learned in this module, how would you respond to the claim, "everyone goes through a
mid-life crisis"? - Answer: It is atypical for individuals to have a mid-life crisis as research states that
many people do not experience this. It is more seen as a transition for many adults, as they become
accustomed to the changes that aging brings about and become ready for the next phase of life. Only a
small portion of adults actually experience a full-blown crisis. These tend to be in males who felt in early
adulthood they were prevented from fulfilling some personal goals.
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
,Give an overview of the types of physical changes that occur in early adulthood. - Answer: Some types of
physical changes that occur in early adulthood include a gradual decrease in one's maximum heart rate,
respiratory capacity, and sensitivity to sound at high frequencies. Some other changes that occur include
lens of the eye stiffening or becoming thick and fast-twitch muscles declining in size and amount.
What did this Module say about differences in sexual behavior between married and unmarried
couples? - Answer: This Module references a general social survey indicating that married couples in the
US on average have sexual intercourse 58 times a year. Based on these results, the myth about marriage
and decreased sex is debunked as it indicates that married couples engage in sex more frequently than
singles or unmarried couples.
Reflection question: Were you surprised by the information on divorce statistics? Why or why not? -
Answer: No, I was not surprised by the information on divorce statistics. I was aware that the rates of
divorce are high but was shocked by the methods of the inaccurate statistics. However, the section
describing how the likelihood of divorce varies as well as factors that decrease rates seems very
accurate.
How would you summarize postformal thought? - Answer: Postformal thought is a word utilized by
Labouvie-Vief to describe adult thinking. This thinking is seen to be more relativistic in that the individual
sees shades of gray rather than just simple dichotomies. It is a concept that works to anwser the
question of "What, if anything, comes after formal operations".
Describe Sternberg's three components of love. - Answer: Sternberg's three components of love are
intimacy, passion, and commitment. Sternberg states that couples can have loving relationships that are
based on just one of these components but more complete forms of love include two or all three
components. He combined different components to define different types of love and what they consist
of.
Choose three of the 7 types of love discussed in this module and create a profile of a fictional couple
that exemplifies these types of love. - Answer: Type 6 is considered infatuation. This type of love runs off
of passion. Kelsey and Ryan are obsessed with each other and don't spend a minute apart. They are
always expressing PDA and are over the moon about their new partners.
Type 1 is considered consummate love and runs off of intimacy, passion, and commitment. Tanner and
Marie have been dating for several years. They moved in with each other and are now engaged. They
are happy, in love, have a good sex life, and are committed to taking the next steps in life together.
, Type 3 is considered companionate love. This type of love runs off of intimacy and commitment. Richie
and Heather have been married for 35 years. They have three kids and a stable successful life. As they
are both aging their passion has declined but the love is warm, comfortable, and trusting.
How would you summarize the information on the likelihood of couples divorcing? - Answer: Couples
who experience factors that increase strain on the relationship are more likely to get a divorce vs
couples who have low life strain. These factors include money, children, religion, education, and family
background.
Identify common symptoms of menopause. - Answer: Common symptoms of menopause include mood
fluctuations, hot flashes, shrinking of reproductive organs, difficulty becoming sexually aroused,
decreased skin elasticity, loss of bone mass, raised blood pressure, etc.
Why don't all women experience symptoms of menopause? - Answer: Women experience symptoms of
menopause in a great variety. Some women have difficulties with menopausal symptoms, while others
barely notice them. Differences in diet, ethnic background, environment, cultural beliefs, and genetics
may all play key roles in a women's experience with symptoms of menopause.
What are the pros and cons of hormone therapy? - Answer: The pros of hormone therapy include
treating hot flashes and vaginal discomfort, preventing bone loss,
reducing fractures in post-menopausal women, and many more. Overall, hormone therapy promotes a
greater quality of life and improves one's psychological well-being.
The cons of hormone therapy include an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, blood clots, and breast
cancer. The severity of the risk is dependent on the type of hormone therapy, the dose given, the length
of medication is taken, individual health risks, as well as family health history. This is why it is important
that a physician tailor hormone therapy specifically to each patient. Patients should be reevaluated
every so often to ensure the benefits still outweigh the risks. Another risk to be aware of is an increased
risk for mood instability, anxiety, and insomnia during the weening of treatment or right after stopping if
you choose to quit hormone therapy.
Given what you learned in this module, how would you respond to the claim, "everyone goes through a
mid-life crisis"? - Answer: It is atypical for individuals to have a mid-life crisis as research states that
many people do not experience this. It is more seen as a transition for many adults, as they become
accustomed to the changes that aging brings about and become ready for the next phase of life. Only a
small portion of adults actually experience a full-blown crisis. These tend to be in males who felt in early
adulthood they were prevented from fulfilling some personal goals.
