Which of the following is an accurate statement about the fear of death?
A) Old age is the time when death is most feared.
B) Older adults fear the period of uncertainty before death, such as whether they will be able to cope with the loss of control and independence.
C) Researchers have found that adults who are deeply religious and adults who are totally irreligious may fear death more than those who are ambivalent about a religious or philosophical tradition.
D) Adults who believe their lives have had purpose or meaning appear to be more fearful of death.
B
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a. A single gene puts people at risk for it, especially if the environment switches it on. b. Evidence suggests a minimal role for genetics, with environmental factors playing the strongest role. c. If a combination of about 10 genes are inherited, the disorder occurs regardless of environmental triggers. d. Multiple genes have been identified as risk factors, and environmental events, especially ones occurring prenatally, further increase the risk of developing the disorder.
Which of the following statements about health, fitness, and disability in late adulthood is true?
A) The number of feared physical selves increases with age. B) The number of hoped-for physical selves increases with age. C) Because older people compare themselves to same-age peers, the majority rate their health unfavorably. D) Subjective ratings of one's own health decline in late life, even when objective assessments by health professionals are positive.
Social Psychology in Action Video 9: Blue Eyes, Brown EyesClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 291 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:Think of what Jane Elliott did with her students, and reflect on your own life experience. Describe an episode where you believe an arbitrary criteria was used to categorize persons in a group you belonged to. What were the consequences?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following disorders is the most common?
A. attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder B. childhood disintegrative disorder C. Rett's disorder D. autism