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

Who among the following have come to terms with their level of achievement, even if they did not go as far in their careers as they had hoped?

• A) Workaholics
• B) Passionate
• C) Mellowed
• D) Stubborn