Exam I – Emphasis Guide
All examinations are composed of mostly multiple-choice and matching questions, as well as a few short
answer questions. The total number of questions for each exam is approximately sixty. Make sure that
you are ready to take the exams before you begin. You will only be allowed one attempt to take the
test. The exams have a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The test will save and submit
automatically when the time expires. While there is an option to save and resume, please be
aware that the timer will continue to run. Make sure that you have selected a 90-minute block of
uninterrupted time that you can dedicate to taking the exam and make sure that you are using a
fully charged, reliable computer. Late examinations must be arranged through the instructor and are
subject to a 10% grade reduction.
Exam I: covers Textbook Chapters 1 – 5 and Lessons 1-5. The following information serves as an
Emphasis Guide for Exam I. It is not comprehensive, but it is designed to provide some guidance as to
the key concepts and material to review.
Chapter One/Lesson One
Multidirectionality; continuity principle of adult development and aging;
survivor principle; biopsychosocial model; be able to distinguish between
normative history-graded, normative age-graded and nonnormative influences
on development; functional age; country estimated to be world’s “oldest” by
