Physical and Psychological Changes in Adulthood Quiz

Explore adulthood changes & challenges. Test knowledge on cognitive decline, emotional resilience & more. Dive into theories & factors affecting aging.

#1

Which of the following is a physical change commonly observed in adulthood?

Increase in height
Decrease in bone density
Acceleration of growth spurt
Formation of primary teeth
#2

What is the term for the period of psychological and emotional distress that some individuals experience in mid-to-late adulthood?

Empty nest syndrome
Midlife crisis
Generativity crisis
Retirement syndrome
#3

In terms of cognitive aging, what is the concept that refers to the ability to focus on relevant information while ignoring irrelevant details?

Selective attention
Divided attention
Sustained attention
Executive attention
#4

What is the term for the decline in cognitive function that goes beyond normal age-related changes but is less severe than dementia?

Mild cognitive impairment
Alzheimer's disease
Vascular dementia
Parkinson's disease
#5

In the context of social development, what is the term for the phenomenon where older adults may prune their social networks, focusing on a smaller, more meaningful circle of relationships?

Social withdrawal
Ageism
Social optimization
Intimacy consolidation
#6

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals reflect on their past experiences and accomplishments?

Identity crisis
Midlife crisis
Generativity
Intimacy vs. isolation
#7

In the context of cognitive development in adulthood, what is the term for the ability to understand and solve complex problems?

Fluid intelligence
Crystallized intelligence
Sensory-motor intelligence
Egocentric intelligence
#8

Which cognitive ability tends to decline with age, making it harder for individuals to recall recent events?

Semantic memory
Procedural memory
Episodic memory
Working memory
#9

In Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary challenge or crisis during the stage of late adulthood?

Identity vs. role confusion
Generativity vs. stagnation
Integrity vs. despair
Industry vs. inferiority
#10

Which of the following is a common emotional development in late adulthood, characterized by a more positive outlook on life and reduced stress?

Midlife crisis
Empty nest syndrome
Late-life happiness
Generativity crisis
#11

Which factor is most likely to contribute to physical decline in late adulthood?

Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Genetic factors
Social support
#12

What is the term for the psychological concept where individuals experience a sense of purpose and satisfaction from contributing to future generations?

Ego integrity
Stagnation
Integrity vs. despair
Generativity
#13

What is the term for the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging?

Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Sarcopenia
Atherosclerosis
#14

Which theory suggests that aging is a result of the cumulative effects of DNA damage over time?

Free radical theory
Telomere theory
Biological clock theory
Hormonal theory
#15

What is the term for the phenomenon where older adults may have difficulty recalling recently learned information but can remember events from the distant past?

Retroactive interference
Proactive interference
Amnesia
Reminiscence bump

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