What portion of older people has hypertension, or high blood pressure?
a) one-third
b) one-half
c) one-fifth
d) two-thirds
a
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Research has shown that people who engage in regular aerobic activity show lower blood pressure and heart rate when exposed to situations involving mental stress
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If a child suffers from congenital analgesia, why must he or she be careful when outside playing?
a. The child often cannot hear sounds unless he or she is within 3 feet of the source. b. The child cannot feel pain and can suffer injuries without even knowing it. c. The child lacks the ability to react to a dangerous situation. d. The child's sense of smell does not work properly.
Which of the following is NOT true of self-esteem according to the research?
A) ?Self-esteem is generally stable over time. B) ?People vary in the degree to which they experience self-esteem as stable. C) ?Self-esteem may fluctuate in the short term in response to situational factors. D) ?Happiness causes high self-esteem.
Changes in the limbic system during adolescence may cause
A. increased risk-taking. B. decreased emotionality. C. decreased responsiveness to rewards. D. decreased responsiveness to stress.