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Chapter 15

Ask Yourself

Ask Yourself

This activity contains 16 questions.

	REVIEW: Cite cultural influences on the experience of menopause. (pp. 505, 506)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	APPLY: APPLY: At age 42, Stan began to wear bifocals, and over the next 10 years, he required an adjustment to his corrective lenses almost ¬every year. What physical changes account for Stan’s repeated need for new eyewear? (pp. 500–501)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	APPLY: APPLY: Between ages 40 and 50, Nancy gained 20 pounds. She also began to have trouble opening tightly closed jars, and her calf muscles ached after she climbed a flight of stairs. “Exchanging muscle for fat must be an inevitable part of aging,” Nancy thought. Is she correct? Why or why not? (p. 502)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	REFLECT: In view of the benefits and risks of hormone therapy, what factors would you consider, or advise others to consider, before taking such medication?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	REVIEW: Cite evidence that biological aging, individual heredity, and environmental factors contribute to osteoporosis. (p. 511)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	APPLY: During a routine physical exam, Dr. Furrow gave 55-year-old Bill a battery of tests for cardiovascular disease but did not assess his bone density. In contrast, when 60-year-old Cara complained of chest pains, Dr. Furrow opted to “wait and see” before initiating further testing. What might account for Dr. Furrow’s different approaches to Cara and Bill? (pp. 509–511)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	CONNECT: According to the lifespan perspective, development is multidimensional—affected by biological, psychological, and social forces. Provide examples of how this assumption characterizes health at midlife. (pp. 508–511)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	REFLECT: Which midlife health problem is of greatest personal concern to you? What steps can you take now to help prevent it? (pp. 507–515)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	REVIEW: Cite research findings on changes in crystallized and fluid intelligence during adulthood. What accounts for these differing trends? (pp. 516–517)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	REVIEW: How does slowing of cognitive processing affect attention and memory in midlife? What can older adults do to compensate for these declines? (pp. 519–521)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	APPLY: Asked about hiring older sales personnel, a department store manager replied, “They are my best employees!” Why does this manager find older employees desirable, despite the age-related decline in speed of processing? (p. 521)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	CONNECT: In which aspects of cognition did Devin decline, and in which did he gain? How do changes in Devin’s thinking reflect assumptions of the lifespan perspective? (pp. 515, 518–519)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	REVIEW: In view of the impact of vocational and educational experiences on midlife cognitive development, evaluate the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” (pp. 522–525)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	APPLY: Marcella completed one year of college, in her twenties. Now, at age 42, she has returned to earn a degree. Plan a set of experiences for Marcella’s first semester that will increase her chances of success. (pp. 523–525)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	CONNECT: Most high-level government and corporate positions are held by middle-aged and older adults rather than by young adults. What cognitive capacities enable mature adults to perform these jobs well? (p. 521)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	REFLECT: Interview a nontraditional student in one of your classes about the personal challenges and rewards of working ¬toward a degree at a later age. What services does your institution offer to support returning students? (pp. 523–525)   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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