Recent studies have found

a. intelligence declines substantially in later age.
b. older people are less capable of learning than younger people.
c. on some measures, intelligence increases with age.
d. a majority of elderly show overt signs of senility


ANSWER: c

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What will be an ideal response?

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Why do social movement participants sometimes engage in provocative, dramatic, flamboyant, and even lewd public displays and activities?

a. some participants become so emotional they are willing to do these things b. they are trying to get public attention for their cause or message c. it is important that a social movement be fun, as well as serious, in pursuing a cause d. a dramatic presentation is required in order to critique the absurdity of normal life

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