MCQ Bank
Which of the following is true about adulthood?
- A) Age of starting marital life
- B) Right of vote
- C) All of the given options
- D) Gaining financial autonomy
According to White, there are five growth trends of adulthood. Which of the following is not one of them?
- A) Dependence on closer relations
- B) Expansion of caring
- C) Deepening of interests
- D) Stabilization of ego identity
Which of the following personality characteristic creates hindrance in martial adjustment?
- A) Willingness for self-disclosure
- B) Handle frustration and anger
- C) Affection and consideration for others
- D) Remain rigid on one’s point of view
Which period of life leads a person to physical decline?
- A) Middle adulthood
- B) Late childhood
- C) Middle childhood
- D) Late adulthood
Self actualization is not attained until which of the following phase of life approaches?
- A) Puberty
- B) Middle years
- C) Early adulthood
- D) Adolescence
LTB is an abbreviation of which of the following?
- A) Long time behavior
- B) Life temporary behavior
- C) Life threatening behavior
- D) Long tangible behavior
Changes in which of the following, are perhaps the most noticeable indication that aging is taking place?
- A) Skin
- B) Will power
- C) Intelligence
- D) Self esteem
Which one is an important characteristic of young adulthood?
- A) Reproductive maturity is attained
- B) Self awareness develops
- C) Career choices are made
- D) Women experience menopause
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of fracture that affects some women after which of the following phase?
- A) Menstrual cycle
- B) Menopause
- C) Childbirth
- D) Widowhood
According to Lopata, all of the following are the most pressing short-range needs of widows EXCEPT:
- A) Providing as assistance in confidence building
- B) Segregation and isolation from society
- C) Assistance in reengaging socially with others
- D) Meeting companionship needs
Men show an average ___________ while women show an average ___________ in body weight in middle age.
- A) Decrease; obesity
- B) Increase; increase
- C) Increase; decrease
- D) Decrease; increase
Which of the following is not a mid-life crisis?
- A) Changes in the family structure
- B) Acne Problem
- C) Signs of aging
- D) Frustrations in the workplace
Which one of the following behavioral problems has been found to be present in 5 to 15 % of all adolescents?
- A) Anti-social behavior
- B) Skin picking
- C) Conduct issues
- D) Selective attention
Disturbances of digestive system that may appear in middle age include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A) Gallstones
- B) Intestinal obstructions
- C) Ulcers in the stomach and duodenum areas
- D) Increase ability to digest heavy foods
Physical development of early adulthood is characterized by which of the following?
- A) Time of peak physical capacity
- B) Reduction in agility and coordination
- C) Beginnings of a decrease in physical strength
- D) Attaining full heights
The term adult comes from the Latin verb "adulhs" which means:
- A) To be fully actualized
- B) To grow to maturity
- C) To attain intellectual perfection
- D) To be able to reproduce
Which of the following does NOT change or decline in late adulthood?
- A) Sight
- B) Hearing
- C) Emotions
- D) Touch
From which of the following group, older adolescents attribute their drug use?
- A) Peers
- B) Media
- C) Parents
- D) Siblings
Who among the following identified seven specific criteria of maturity?
- A) White Hans
- B) Allport
- C) Erik Erikson
- D) Peck Donald
Menopause does NOT _________.
- A) Vary in intensity among individuals
- B) Vary in symptoms across cultures
- C) Cause women to suffer loss of libido
- D) Maintain similar societal stereotypes