From childhood, Mark was fairly reliable, didn't seek the spotlight, and was generally conservative. If Mark follows the pattern that is indicated by research in personality change across the life stages, which of the following behaviors would you not expect to see him engage in during his 50s and 60s?
A. Volunteering as a stage hand at the local community theater
B. Planning the next adventure
C. Still working at the same job processing documents at the courthouse
D. Being the "go to guy" when help is needed
Answer: B
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A. reticular formation B. prefrontal cortex C. cerebellum D. hypothalamus
After three sessions, Molly decides she is madly in love with Dr. Arnold. As a psychoanalyst, Dr. Arnold will most likely ____
a. ignore these feelings and continue with therapy b. see this as a sign of other relationship issues in Molly's life c. encourage her feelings as a way to help her feel secure in her relationships d. correct her mistaken impression and discontinue therapy
A university professor who writes 100 multiple-choice questions immediately before going to bed is MOST likely to dream about:
A) fragmented lists of a, b, c, and d. B) ideas for additional questions. C) the question she last wrote. D) the chapter theme about which she is writing.
If you were having a baby in the United States this year, infants:
a. do not imprint on their parents like children in developing countries do. b. will likely be in close contact with both parents in the hospital from birth, barring and complications. c. will likely be kept in a nursery in a hospital after birth. d. will not be allowed contact with other relatives until released.