Question

The physiological change that most differentiates men and women during middle adulthood is

A. child rearing.
B. declining physical abilities.
C. menopause.
D. midlife crises.

Answer 1

The physiological change that most differentiates men and women during middle adulthood is Answer: c
. menopause.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

Menopause physiologically only affects women during middle adulthood which would be from around 40 - 60 years old. Menopause causes great hormonal changes in a women at this time in her life when her menstrual cycle ends, whereas men do not experience this at all.