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,Psyc 140 Module 7 Exam - Requires Respondus
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🩺 SECTION 1: PHYSICAL CHANGES IN MIDDLE
ADULTHOOD (Questions 1–12)
Question 1
What is the term for the midlife transition in which fertility declines
(menopause for women, andropause for men)?
A) Climacteric
B) Midlife crisis
C) Generativity
D) Senescence
Correct Answer: A) Climacteric
Rationale: The climacteric is the midlife transition period during which
fertility declines. For women, this is marked by menopause (cessation of
menstruation). For men, this is marked by andropause (gradual decline in
testosterone and sperm production). The climacteric is a normal biological
process, not a disease, but it is associated with various physical and
emotional changes.
Question 2
What is menopause?
A) The first menstrual period
, B) The complete cessation of menstruation for 12 consecutive months,
marking the end of a woman's reproductive years
C) A period of increased fertility
D) The beginning of the climacteric
Correct Answer: B) The complete cessation of menstruation for 12
consecutive months, marking the end of a woman's reproductive
years
Rationale: Menopause is defined as the point in time when a woman has
not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months and no other
biological or physiological cause can be identified. The average age of
menopause in the United States is approximately 51–52 years, with a
normal range of 45–55 years. The years leading up to menopause
(perimenopause) are characterized by irregular periods and symptoms such
as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.
Question 3
Common symptoms of menopause include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A) Hot flashes and night sweats
B) Vaginal dryness and dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
C) Increased bone density
D) Sleep disturbances and mood changes
Correct Answer: C) Increased bone density
Rationale: Menopause is associated with a decline in estrogen levels, which
leads to decreased bone density (increased risk of osteoporosis), not
increased bone density. Common symptoms include:
Vasomotor symptoms: Hot flashes, night sweats
Vaginal symptoms: Vaginal dryness, dyspareunia (painful
intercourse)
Sleep disturbances: Insomnia, night sweats interrupting sleep
Mood changes: Irritability, anxiety, depression
Other: Weight gain, cognitive changes ("brain fog"), urinary urgency
,Psyc 140 Module 7 Exam - Requires Respondus
Lockdown Browser + Webcam | 2026 Update |
Questions and Answers | 100% Correct.
🩺 SECTION 1: PHYSICAL CHANGES IN MIDDLE
ADULTHOOD (Questions 1–12)
Question 1
What is the term for the midlife transition in which fertility declines
(menopause for women, andropause for men)?
A) Climacteric
B) Midlife crisis
C) Generativity
D) Senescence
Correct Answer: A) Climacteric
Rationale: The climacteric is the midlife transition period during which
fertility declines. For women, this is marked by menopause (cessation of
menstruation). For men, this is marked by andropause (gradual decline in
testosterone and sperm production). The climacteric is a normal biological
process, not a disease, but it is associated with various physical and
emotional changes.
Question 2
What is menopause?
A) The first menstrual period
, B) The complete cessation of menstruation for 12 consecutive months,
marking the end of a woman's reproductive years
C) A period of increased fertility
D) The beginning of the climacteric
Correct Answer: B) The complete cessation of menstruation for 12
consecutive months, marking the end of a woman's reproductive
years
Rationale: Menopause is defined as the point in time when a woman has
not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months and no other
biological or physiological cause can be identified. The average age of
menopause in the United States is approximately 51–52 years, with a
normal range of 45–55 years. The years leading up to menopause
(perimenopause) are characterized by irregular periods and symptoms such
as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.
Question 3
Common symptoms of menopause include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A) Hot flashes and night sweats
B) Vaginal dryness and dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
C) Increased bone density
D) Sleep disturbances and mood changes
Correct Answer: C) Increased bone density
Rationale: Menopause is associated with a decline in estrogen levels, which
leads to decreased bone density (increased risk of osteoporosis), not
increased bone density. Common symptoms include:
Vasomotor symptoms: Hot flashes, night sweats
Vaginal symptoms: Vaginal dryness, dyspareunia (painful
intercourse)
Sleep disturbances: Insomnia, night sweats interrupting sleep
Mood changes: Irritability, anxiety, depression
Other: Weight gain, cognitive changes ("brain fog"), urinary urgency
