False beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their falseness are known as __________

a) delusions.
b) hallucinations.
c) obsessions.
d) compulsions.


a

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vary from those with the L allele, individually and within societal context? What will be an ideal response?

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Freud's concept of the conscious is to _______________ as the unconscious is to _______________

a. mystery; instincts c. awareness; non-awareness b. instincts; awareness d. fears; awareness

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What percent of people over the age of 65 live with family members?

a) 50% b) 55% c) 60% d) 66%

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