The suggested mechanism behind the genetic limits theory of aging comes from the discovery that chromosomes in many human body cells (and those of some other species, too) have, at their tips, lengths of repeating DNA called _____________
a. chromosomal lids
b. pelorames
c. genetic signalers
d. telemores
d
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Which of the following students provides the most accurate information about bilingual people and monolingual people?
a. Molly: "On every cognitive skill that has been measured so far, bilingual people consistently score higher than monolingual people." b. Liam: "On every metalinguistic task that has been tested so far, bilingual people consistently score higher than monolingual people." c. Ross: " Bilingual people are more likely than monolingual people to develop dementia at a young age." d. Amelie: "Bilingual people are more likely to notice some pragmatic components of a language task."
What is true of early speech in children?
A. More than half (65%) of children's first words comprise action verbs. B. Early phrases such as "all gone" and "bye-bye" function as words when used continuously to symbolize the same meaning. C. Vocabulary acquisition is generally very rapid once a child speaks their first word. D. A child's first word typically is spoken between the ages of 18 and 20 months.
Don is undergoing therapy in which the psychologist will help Don to develop an intense awareness of present experiences and will help him break through emotional impasses. Don's psychologist is most likely using __________ therapy
a. behavioral b. client-centered c. psychodynamic d. Gestalt
The Mensa Society is a social organization for highly intelligent people. If Mensa members are encouraged to date and marry among themselves, and to have many children, then it practices a mild and voluntary form of
a. positive eugenics. b. negative eugenics. c. genetic counseling. d. gene replacement therapy.