_________ is the term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging

One reason why brain functioning begins to change in middle adulthood is that __________.

A. middle-aged adults do not take good care of themselves, and it affects the health of their brains B. middle-aged adults carry greater loads of stress, which adversely affects their health C. researchers have found that 20 genes that are vital to learning, memory, and mental flexibility begin to function less efficiently as early as age 40 D. middle-aged adults are too busy to participate in mental learning and activities to maintain mental flexibility

Jerry is fond of saying "I am the master of my own destiny. My future is what I choose it to be.". Jerry's statement illustrates the concept of:

a. hardiness c. internal locus of control b. conflict d. external locus of control

Schizophrenia is far more likely to occur in people who are over 25 years of age.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Because child maltreatment is embedded in families, communities, and society as a whole, __________

A) efforts to prevent it must be directed at each of these levels B) it is almost impossible to prevent C) prevention efforts are not cost-effective D) providing social supports to families is ineffective