One theory about the development of Alzheimer's disease suggests that the formation of solid waxy proteins in the brain causes the disorder in a process similar to
A. cholesterol buildup in blood vessels causing cardiovascular disease.
B. vascular spasms causing migraines.
C. head trauma causing neuronal death.
D. formation of scar tissue following an injury.
Answer: A
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a. near retirement age b. a young adult c. middle-aged d. an adolescent
?____ is an unconscious inability to bring into conscious awareness memories that are too shameful or painful to be faced
a. ?resistance b. ?recession c. ?rationalization d. ?regression e. ?projection
Learning the phonology of a language involves learning the differences in ______.
A. combinations of sounds B. speech sounds C. the meanings of words and sentences D. the proper structure of sentences
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A. Rajesh will suggest that they hang out after work instead of leaving early. B. Rajesh will reject the friend's request and focus on his own work. C. Rajesh will encourage the friend to reconsider their priorities. D. Rajesh will be impulsive and agree to join his coworker on the adventure.