Developmental Psychology

Achieve Test Prep: Developmental Psychology

91. How would Levinson describe adulthood? A) A long, stable period B) A period of constant changes C) Slow changes that happen frequently D) Stable periods alternating with transitional periods

92. ___________ is one of the most serious stresses a person can undergo. A) Losing a job B) Retirement C) Death of a spouse D) Remarriage

93. What best describes active euthanasia? A) Acting on the last will and testament B) Allowing the patient to die naturally C) Allowing the dying patient to decide which drugs to use for pain management D) The intentional administration of a lethal drug dose by medical personnel to the dying patient 94. Why are middle-aged adults described as the sandwich generation? A) They face the demands of caring for both their children and their elderly parents B) They are responsible for taking care of their children and grandchildren C) They have to manage finances for themselves, children, grandchildren, and parents D) It is now up to them to pass on family traditions to their children and grandchildren

95. The ________ theory of aging states that people age because inside their cells, normal metabolism produces unstable oxygen molecules that ricochet around the cells, damaging DNA and other cellular

structures. A) Senility B) Cellular clock C) Free radical D) Teratogen

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