Which of the following do we know to be true of middle adulthood?

A. Unlike adolescence, it is clear where middle adulthood starts and ends.
B. During mid-life, people experience a range of external and internal physical changes.
C. One of the most noticeable changes for most middle-aged people is the conset of myopia.
D. All of the above

Which research findings have been used to support the belief that every middle aged person experiences a mid-life crisis?

A. Period of turbulence and self-doubt are experienced by adults of most ages.
B. In large samples of middle-aged people, a minority of people report the experience of a mid-life crisis
C. Many middle-aged people report better mental health and self-esteem during this period of life than event before
D. None of the above

On the average, how do people in late adulthood(mid-60’s) compare to people in early adulthood(mid-20’s) on tests of cognitive performance?

A. 60-year olds perform roughly the same as 20-year olds
B. 60-year olds perform better than 20-year olds
C. 60-year olds perform worse than 20-year olds
D. Research has not compared 60-years olds to 20-year olds

Which factor(s) have been identified as critical to maintaining positive mental and physical health in late adulthood?

A. Having grandchildren
B. Retirement
C. Social support
D. (a) and (b)

According to longitudinal research by Levy and colleagues, what psychological factors were significantly associated with how long people actually lived?

A. Parents’ age of death and will to live
B. Generativity and secure attachments
C. Optimism and openness to experience
D. Perceptions of ageing and will to live

Which of the following statements is FALSE in old age:

A. Some people find that the marital relationship becomes more rewarding.
B. The most long-lasting relationships are usually with siblings.
C. Family becomes more important
D. Social networks are no longer important

Identify the FALSE regarding personal development:

A. Development stops when we reach adulthood.
B. Physical developments are a key consideration when considering adult changes.
C. Social perspectives are important in adult development.
D. Cognitive themes are relevant to our development as adults.

Research has documented that physical development during adolescence affects all of the following except_____

A. Sense of self
B. Secondary sex charecteristic
C. Computer skills
D. Relationships with other

Which research findings have challenged the belief that adolescents are dominated by peer pressure?

A. peers are less influential when it comes to moral values or career choices
B. parental influence can be stronger than peer influence
C. friends and peer groups are influenced by parents
D. adolescents do not report feeling significant pressure from peers

According to research by Petty, Cacioppo and colleagues, people will process messages most carefully, and rely less on simple cues, when what is true about the message?

A. Message is memorable
B. Message is high in personal relevance
C. Message is humorous
D. Message is low in personal relevance