Changes in a person's height and weight during middle adulthood usually are accompanied by a decline in __________.
A. strength
B. skin pigmentation
C. mental acuity
D. feelings of security
Answer: A
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The extent to which parents __________ contributes strongly to early language progress
A) provide toys or interesting activities for children B) actively teach children letters and sounds C) talk to infants and toddlers D) speak to each other and to other adults
According to Erikson, what is the developmental challenge during middle to late childhood?
a. trust vs. mistrust b. autonomy vs. shame and doubt c. initiative vs. guilt d. industry vs. inferiority
Your 32-year-old brother has decided to reduce his caloric intake to improve his health. Research by Fontana et al. (2004) has determined that he is likely to benefit in what ways?
a. better cardiovascular functioning and lower blood pressure b. low risks of cancer and infectious diseases c. lower probability of obesity and stroke d. longer lifespan and less risk of senile dementia
In general, young adolescents
A. view gender-role violations as a sign of psychological abnormality. B. are more accepting of peers' cross-sex interests than they are likely to be as adults. C. make less negative judgments of peers who violate traditional gender roles than do those in middle childhood. D. show significantly fewer sex difference on tests of cognitive abilities.