Dr. Hassan is studying a group of 25 youngsters from the time they are born until they reach school age. This is known as __________ research.
A. cross-sectional
B. mixed design
C. longitudinal
D. historical
Answer: C
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A) It is a trait that reflects a grandiose view of the self combined with a tendency to seek admiration from and exploit others. B) It is a trait more common in people who are self-actualized. C) It is a tendency to take credit for one's successes but downplay responsibility for one's failures. D) It is a personality disorder resulting from low self-esteem.
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b. calcium pumps. c. anterograde transport within neurons. d. retrograde transport within neurons.
Which one of the following statements regarding testing for Alzheimer’s disease is TRUE?
a. There is a large age-appropriate, normative database that can be used to help with the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. b. Testing for Alzheimer’s disease must be conducted in a hospital. c. Standard tests of memory, language, and problem solving have not been found to be useful aids for diagnosing the disease. d. A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can only be made after the patient’ death.
Jean Piaget proposed that a person's cognitive abilities are organized into coherent mental structures. Which of the following best describes his approach?
a. psychosocial approach b. cognitive-developmental approach c. psychosexual approach d. neurobiological approach