Norma, age 91, lives independently, has no major illnesses, and is able to take daily walks to the local grocery store. Which category best describes Norma's functional age?
A. oldest old
B. old old
C. young old
D. geriatric
Answer: C
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Which of the following is not characteristic of children in the preoperational stage?
a. egocentrism b. ability to mentally represent static objects c. tendency to focus on a single dimension to the exclusion of others d. ability to interpret events in terms of their relation to hypothetical events
The shift from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural societies changed human brains and behavior. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this change?
A. Greater geographical mobility increased the need for new technologies. B. Cultural systems became more focused on egalitarian distributions. C. Larger social groups required humans to develop new cultural systems. D. Easier access to food increased overall reproductive fitness.
When does age become just a number and not a predictor of a stage or behavior?
A. Early adulthood B. Adolescence C. Older adulthood D. Infancy