Episodes of delirium are common with the ill and the elderly because ____
a. they are likely to develop delirium with medical illness or surgical procedures
b. their immune systems are compromised and are likely to develop delirium with infection
c. they are susceptible to inflammation of tissues surrounding the brain that cause delirium
d. their skeletal structure deteriorates, which causes loss in cognitive functioning
a
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a. a childhood indicator of the gay/lesbian homosexual orientation. b. identified in 90 percent or more of children raised by parents with interests in psychological androgyny. c. more common in boys than in girls. d. more common in girls than in boys.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A growing number of researchers believe the midadult transition
A) is stagelike. B) is an adaptation to normative life events. C) does not exist. D) is a series of age-graded life events.
Which of the following represents indirect reference by characterization?
a. Identity: Michelle bought a computer. It was on sale. b. Probable parts: Erick bought a used snowboard. The bindings are broken. c. Optional roles: I taught a class yesterday. The chalk tray was empty. d. Causes: Thuy answered a question in class. The professor had called upon her.