One medical response to sleep problems of the elderly is to prescribe narcotic medications to help them sleep. Unlike its effect on younger adults, the usual dose of a sleep aid in older adults can
cause very light sleep.
make them too alert.
make them more steady on their feet.
impair wakefulness and cause confusion.
impair wakefulness and cause confusion.
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation is currently not a widely used form of treatment for depression; it is
a. More intrusive than ECT b. Less effective than ECT c. The last resort treatment for depression because it causes memory loss d. Has only been tested in a few individuals
____ theory states that we are motivated to seek out activities that provide us with the optimal level of stimulation that will keep us engaged and active.
A. Arousal B. Self-determination C. Locus D. Instinct
Open-ended questions are more appropriate for
a. preliminary studies b. large-scale studies c. follow-up studies d. studies in which you don't want respondents to have to think too hard
Which of the following is true about gender differences?
a. Other than anatomical differences, such differences are small. b. There are differences in how men and women use parts of their brains. c. Many gender differences may be caused by differences in levels of sex hormones. d. all of these