LS Psych Final Practice Exam 1

Compared to when they were children, many adolescents are _____. happier more carefree less self-confident more focused

About _____ percent of the adults under 65 that are providing care for those over 65 are caring for their parents. 16 20 25 42

When older Americans move, they are most likely to move _____. not far from their old residence to a warm climate to the town where they were born to the countryside, where it is quiet and where there is less crime

What global trend is evident with regard to alcohol? Affluent nations have more abstainers and abusers than low-income nations. Affluent nations have more heavy drinkers than low-income nations. Low-income nations have more abstainers and abusers than affluent nations. Low-income nations have more moderate drinkers than affluent nations.

Which term refers to reasoning from a general statement, premise, or principle, through logical steps, to figure out specifics? hypothetical reasoning inductive reasoning deductive reasoning adolescent egocentrism

Almost all social networking engaged in by adolescents is between adolescents _____. who do not know each other beyond social media who are friends who are in a bully-victim relationship who do not have many friends

At a recent doctor's visit, Russell's doctor informed him that he is at an age when he is likely to experience lower testosterone levels. Russell was informed that, due to lower testosterone levels, he could experience a reduction in all of the following EXCEPT _____. sexual desire muscle mass erections hair loss

A marked decrease in brain processing and memory in some older adults may be attributed to _____. the use of both hemispheres of the brain inadequate control processes increased production of neurotransmitters more neural fluid that slows cerebral blood flow

A couple has been trying to conceive a child for 12 months. They decide to consult a doctor about their inability to conceive. After several tests, the doctor suggests that perhaps they will need to use _____ because of a low sperm count. natural methods arranged reproductive technology assisted reproductive technology alternative medical technology

A school schedule that begins at _____ and ends at _____ would be the best fit for adolescent sleep patterns. 8:00 A.M.; 3:10 P.M. 6:00 A.M.; 1:10 P.M. 7:00 A.M.; 2:10 P.M. 9:00 A.M.; 4:10 P.M.

Although Erikson's stages of psychosocial development are sequential, the search for identity that begins in the stage of identity versus role confusion _____. can linger long past the teenage years ends with the stage of intimacy versus isolation ends with the stage of generativity versus stagnation comes to fruition only after the stage of integrity versus despair

Which of the following statements is NOT true about emerging adulthood? It is a time between full body growth and full adult roles. This developmental stage has not always existed. Universal trends, including longer educational tracks and later first-time parenthood, have "created" this stage. All individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 are now considered to be in this stage.

In the Seattle Longitudinal Study, the cognitive complexity of the occupations of more than 500 workers was measured, including the complexities involved in the workers' interactions with other people, with things, and with data. Older workers maintained _____. their intellectual prowess only for interactions with other people their intellectual prowess only for interactions with things their intellectual prowess only for interactions with data their intellectual prowess in interactions with other people, with things, and with data

All of the following contribute to the development of expertise EXCEPT _____. gender experience accumulated knowledge practice

When applied to the discussion of drug abuse, the term "generational forgetting" means that _____. adults turn a blind eye to youthful experimentation youth seek to get high and forget their age adolescents gather with others of their cohort to experiment with drugs the new generation ignores what adults have learned about the hazards of drugs

The expert artist, musician, or scientist is creative and curious, deliberately experimenting and enjoying the challenge when things do not go according to plan. This suggests that their thinking is more _____. automatic intuitive strategic flexible

Shortly after Louisa turned 18, she developed a newfound appreciation of her parents. What contributed to her change in attitude? less resistance and more placation her parents have adjusted to her independence a more developed prefrontal cortex self-reflection and humility

In one study, the researchers found that the brains, bodies, and behaviors of adults diagnosed with _____ were more like those of younger adults. the positivity effect compulsive hoarding late-life depression disengagement

Happiness among those who cohabit is associated with national _____. acceptance of cohabitation rates of cohabitation trends of cohabitation laws regarding cohabitation

The Hayflick limit is a natural limit to the _____. number of times cells can divide size of the Earth's population number of children born to one set of parents life span of a victim of genetic disease

Psychosocial development during adolescence is often seen as a quest to answer the question _____. "What am I going to do with my life?" "Will I ever find someone to love?" "Who am I?" "Why don't my parents understand me?"

The average age of menopause is about _____ years. 40 45 51 60

When a person under age 60 develops Alzheimer's disease, the final phase of the disease typically occurs around _____ years after the first signs appear. 1 to 2 3 to 5 6 to 9 10 to 15

A prediction that comes true because people believe it is called _____. ageism a self-fulfilling prophecy elderspeak a universal design

Which personality trait tends to increase with age? extroversion openness conscientiousness neuroticism

Which adolescent appears to be experiencing identity diffusion? Jeannine, who runs away from a pressured home environment and joins a commune Fred, who is pressured by his parents to become a doctor Barbara, a college student who frequently changes majors Zachary, who spends most of his time watching TV and hanging out with his friends

Which 70-year-old is most likely to be diagnosed with osteoporosis? Vivian, who has European ancestry Rhonda, who has African ancestry Benjamin, who has European and Asian ancestry Sato, who has Asian ancestry

Sylvia babysits two days a week for her school-age grandchildren and regularly gives her neighbor, who can no longer drive, a ride to the grocery store and doctor appointments. She also frequently sends small amounts of money to her daughter, who has just returned to college. Which of the following statements about Sylvia's activities is NOT true? These informal activities are not measured in statistics about the volunteer work of the elderly. Many elderly people provide this kind of informal volunteer assistance to others. This work, like all volunteer work, is likely to increase Sylvia's well-being. Sylvia would be better off volunteering with an organization; to really help others, she needs more structure to her activities.

In what way are older Americans the LEAST politically active? voting writing letters to elected officials staying informed on current events volunteering on political campaigns

Control processes depend on which part of the brain? amygdala cerebellum prefrontal cortex hypothalamus

The adjustment of all the body's systems to keep physiological functions in a state of equilibrium, moment by moment is called _____. organ reserve homeostasis massification allostasis

In older adults, a positive world view _____. correlates with less well-being correlates with believing that life is meaningful is associated with increased family conflict is associated with increased responsiveness to regretful events

In the past, there were 20 times more children than older people. Then there were 7 times more people under age 15 than over age 64. Currently, there are 3 times as many children as there are elders. These changes in the age make-up of the population are referred to as _____. population growth a cyclical event a demographic shift elder explosion

Idina is 10 years old and well into puberty. She will probably experience _____. welcome attention from boys her age pride that she is ahead of her friends teasing from boys her age a better body image than her peers

Generally, when is physical touch most likely to occur between two male friends? when they greet each other when they say goodbye when their favorite team wins a football game when their favorite team loses a football game

Xavier, 16, invites a group of his high school friends to swim in a neighbor's pool late at night while that neighbor is away. They climb the fence and jump in, playing wildly and loudly in the water. Just a few minutes later, the police arrive. How does adolescent brain development help explain Xavier's poor decision making? His limbic system is underdeveloped. His prefrontal cortex is underdeveloped. His amygdala is underdeveloped. The regions regulating his emotions are underdeveloped.

Approximately 12 percent of U.S. couples are _____. infertile celibate unfaithful same-sex

Because of a marked drop in the production of sex hormones in a woman's bloodstream, ovulation and menstruation stop. This signals _____. menopause andropause cancer a need for assisted reproductive technology

ADLs are _____. aged developmental limitations activities of daily life Alzheimer's disease lessons associations for disabled living

The ability to care for the needs and emotions of someone else while still attending to one's own needs and emotions is called _____. homeostasis intimacy versus isolation helicopter parenting mutuality

The cultural norm of familism often _____. demands that individual family members take care of themselves at a very early age fails to provide family members with a cushion during stressful life experiences requires family members to make sacrifices for the good of the whole undermines familial solidarity

A strategy to increase student motivation in middle schools is to encourage a belief in _____. students' ability to master whatever they seek to learn doing homework the entity approach to learning studying for tests

Shanice spends her weekends engaged in freestyle motocross. Shanice is participating in a(n) _____ sport. spiritual extreme illegal college

Mr. and Mrs. Vasquez have discovered that their son has been cutting school with a group of boys. Which conclusion is MOST likely true? The group has led their innocent son astray. The behavior is nothing to worry about. Their son is more rebellious than the group as a whole. Their son chose this group because he shares their interests.

A challenge faced by researchers who want to know if wisdom increases with age is that _____. most of the older people they want to study die there are no established ways to study change over time the definition of wisdom varies by culture it is difficult to find participants for a study that requires self-reflection

Who are considered to be digital natives? infants adolescents adults between the ages of 35 and 55 adults over the age of 65

In recent decades, the use of technology has _____. increased decreased not been discussed disappeared

In the United States, the trend has been toward _____ nursing home residents. more a stable number of fewer trying to increase the number of

Jeremy was reared in several foster homes and never knew his parents. When he started working with Kent, he became close to Kent's family to the point where they fondly referred to him as "our newfound son." The family has "adopted" Jeremy as _____. surrogate sibling foster son kindred brother fictive kin

Intelligence that reflects accumulated learning is referred to as _____. creative intelligence practical intelligence fluid intelligence crystallized intelligence

Ronald seems to thrive on changing jobs, is artistic, and likes to try new things. He would be rated high on the personality dimension called _____. extroversion openness neuroticism sociability

Which individual is most likely to be an STI vector? Carlton, age 15 Jared, age 23 Dean, age 39 Sean, age 55

In 2015 in the United States, the average life expectancy was _____ years for men and _____ years for women. 77; 82 81; 76 65; 84 84; 65

A study of women in the United States age 40 and older found that _____. sexual activity and satisfaction increased each decade sexual activity and satisfaction decreased each decade sexual activity increased each decade but satisfaction did not sexual activity decreased each decade but satisfaction did not

Which of the following is the most important nongenetic factor in preventing the onset of cognitive impairment? good nutrition physical exercise mental exercise healthy diet

Which of Sternberg's three forms of intelligence is sometimes called "street smarts"? creative practical analytic general

Low-SES European American men have all of the following EXCEPT _____than men of higher SES. less education more education worse health spottier work history

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of typical elder volunteers? strong commitment to the community many social contacts married to a volunteer poor health

The increased allostatic load that African Americans may experience as a result of years of stress related to discrimination is referred to as _____. self theory weathering disengagement integrity

The changes of primary aging are _____. caused by disease reversible preventable universal

Miles has a busy week of school ahead. He has a report due in history, a paper due in English, a test in biology, a concert for music, and two basketball games. To effectively manage all of these activities, Miles will need to engage what type of thought? deductive reasoning intuitive thought concrete reasoning analytic thought

About _____ percent of the adults under 65 that are providing care for those over 65 are caring for their grandparents. 16 19 24 42

Noah has added a room to his house in anticipation of his elderly parents moving in with him. As their oldest son, he feels obligated to provide care for them out of a sense of _____. filial responsibility family ethics guilt surrogate parenting

Ivis is 60 years old and realizes that his reading speed and eyesight are not as robust as they were when he was younger. He still enjoys participating in a book club, which requires a new book to be read every week. So Ivis now listens to the books on tape. Ivis is using _____ in order to participate in the book club. compensatory thinking selective optimization with compensation maturation of compensation optimization of maturation and wisdom

Identity diffusion refers to the identity status in which adolescents _____. pause during their identity formation to explore alternatives form their identity prematurely do not commit to goals and fail to take on any role understand who they are as connected to everything they have learned

According to Sternberg, intelligence used in everyday problem solving is considered to be _____. creative intelligence practical intelligence analytic intelligence crystallized intelligence

The average new stepchild in a family is _____ years old. 3 6 9 12

Earl Hunt, a psychologist who studies intelligence, has proposed that nations with the most advanced economies and greatest national wealth are those that make best use of cognitive _____, that is, ways to amplify and extend general cognitive ability. modifiers tools artifacts optimizers

Avery, who is 14 years old, is attending her first swim team practice. She is very sensitive to the facial expressions, body language, communication styles, and other social cues of her new teammates. Avery's sensitivity to these social cues is aided by her adolescent _____. hypothetical thinking deductive thinking inductive thinking egocentrism

Abraham was an early-maturing boy in the 1930s. Abraham would have been predicted to _____. be aggressive as an adolescent be a school leader as an adolescent use alcohol as an adolescent have an older romantic relationship partner

In schools structured so that individuals compete rather than work cooperatively, low-scoring students may _____. be highly motivated achieve higher scores as the school year moves on cope by endorsing the entity approach to learning believe in incremental mastery of a subject area

Research indicates that remarried people initially restore all of the following EXCEPT _____. intimacy health previous friendships financial security

Older immigrants tend to be _____. happy and financially stable because of retirement savings well integrated into extended family life, as is the norm in the United States isolated but provided for by social welfare programs lonely and poor, without a U.S. work history or the benefit of extended family life to support them

Friendships reach their peak of functional significance during _____. adolescence emerging adulthood middle adulthood late adulthood