Developmental Psychology

90. What are memories of historical events or remote events referred to as? a. Working memory b. Tertiary memory c. Long-term memory d. Short-term memory 91. How does Levinson describe adulthood? a. A long, stable period b. A period of constant changes c. Slow changes that happen frequently d. Stable periods that alternate with transitional periods 92. What 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. Which of the following best describes euthanasia? a. Acting on the last will and testament b. Allowing the patient to die naturally c. Allowing the patient to decide which drugs to use for their pain management d. The intentional administration of a legal drug dose by medical personnel to the dying patient 94. Why are adults in the adult middle-aged stage considered to be in the sandwich generation? a. They face the demands of caring for both their children and 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. Which of the following stages of aging, stages that people age because the insides of their cells, normal metabolism produces unstable oxygen molecules that ricochet around the cells, and damage DNA and other cellular structures? a. Senility b.

Cellular Clock c. Free Radical d. Teratogen

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