Delirium is thought to be more common in the elderly due to __________.
A. their weakened immune systems
B. their relative lack of physical and mental activity
C. chemical imbalances
D. normal age-related changes in the brain
Answer: D
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a. inherited ways of need fulfillment. b. all the needs at the same time. c. higher needs such as esteem and self-actualization. d. only one dominant need at any point of time.
According to Sternberg, all types of love are a combination of three dimensions: intimacy, commitment, and
a. disclosure. b. fascination. c. jealousy. d. passion.
Which statement is TRUE with regard to the duration of a self-generated sleep/activity cycle? a. It is unreliable in most species, and dependably close to 24 hours only in primates. b. It is longer if the organism is normally active in the dark
c. It rarely varies from one individual to another, if at all. d. It is highly consistent in a given individual in a given environment.
The idea that attitude change is driven by efforts to reduce the tension that emerges when one's attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent is called ________ theory.
A. justified attribution B. social identity C. cognitive dissonance D. social facilitation