WorksheetsM51 Reading Check
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Researchers were interested in studying the effects of divorce on children. Their study included 250 4-year-olds. Interviews and family observations were conducted 6 months, 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years after the initial interviews and observations. Which method did the researcher use?
cohort sequential
cross-sectional
longitudinal
experimental
quasi-experimental
Dorothy just celebrated her 90th birthday with her close friends, and is excited about a visit from her grandchildren. According to Erikson, she has probably most recently achieved...
isolation.
integrity.
despair.
autonomy.
industry.
An important way to help retain your cognitive abilities as you age is by...
develop skills to maintain your reflexes.
having a career that is intellectually challenging.
maintaining family relationships.
living a relaxing, comfortable lifestyle.
engaging in combative and aggressive conversations.
Alzheimer's disease is typically associated with...
the gradual deterioration of cognitive functioning.
developing fears and worries about aging.
the development of chronic heart of lung disease.
a history of poor nutrition and medical care.
the rapid degradation of muscle tone and responsiveness.
According to Erikson, a successful midlife transition fosters a sense of...
unrest.
stagnation.
resolution.
generativity.
self-discovery.
Alberto believes that his function in life is to help younger generations by passing on his acquired business wisdom. Erikson would say that Alberto is exhibiting...
resignation.
stagnation.
ego integrity.
despair.
generativity.
Which of the following is true of menopause?
Both men and women experience menopause around the age of 50.
Men experience menopause around 50 years of age, but women experience menopause around 65 years of age.
Women experience menopause around 50 years of age, but men experience menopause around 65 years of age.
Women experience menopause around the age of 50, but men don't experience menopause.
Women experience menopause around the age of 65, but men don't experience menopause.
Which of the following changes does not occur with age?
Visual sharpness diminishes.
Distance perception is less acute.
Adaptation to light-level changes is less rapid.
The lens of the eye becomes more transparent.
Sense of smell and hearing diminish.
Think about the adults in your life: How have they demonstrated successful completion of Erikson's final two stages? You can use two different adults!
Identify a Bio, Psycho, and Social aspect of aging. Explain why each contributes to a healthy life and development.
