1 A) dry, inelastic skin B) deteriorating eyesight C) increased stamina D) increased reaction time 2 A) During the midlife transition, a man reevaluates his life in regard to his past and future goals. B) The quality of a man's relationship with his wife will likely to be an important factor in his midlife transition. C) Generativity, a man's desire to use his wisdom to guide future generations, can be especially satisfying during the midlife transition. D) Stagnation, hanging on to the past, is another way to successfully make the midlife transition. 3 A) A woman may experience greater personal freedom as the demands of motherhood decline. B) Due to the dramatic drop in sex hormone production, every woman experiences depression during menopause. C) "Empty nest" syndrome refers to the time in a woman's life when her last child has left home. D) A stable relationship with one's spouse can make the transitions of middle adulthood easier. 4 A) good health in adolescence and adult life B) the decline in chronic disease C) the quality of health care for the elderly D) the lack of stereotypical views of the aged 5 A) In early adulthood, transitions usually involve less commitment. B) In old age, changes are often negative and reduce responsibilities. C) Transitions in early adulthood and old age are for the most part the same. D) In old age, changes in life situations create a deeper involvement in life. 6 A) fluid intelligence B) senile dementia C) ageism D) crystallized intelligence 7 A) "I'm 70 years old, and I'm training for the next marathon." B) "I can't go shopping this weekend because I have to go to my grandmother's graduation ceremony." C) "I've got arthritis, hardening of the arteries, and insomnia, but what do I expect? I'm 75 years old!" D) "The doctor tells me that I have heart disease because I've eaten poorly all of my life." 8 A) denial B) anger C) bargaining D) depression 9 A) a comfortable atmosphere in which to die B) drugs to ease pain C) care by family members D) machines to prolong life
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