The Tsunami in Indonesia, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, and the events of September 11, 2001 are all examples of __________

a. hassles
b. stressors
c. burnout
d. catastrophes


Answer: D

Psychology

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Most children today ____

a. will have the same development trajectory to adulthood b. grow out of their childhood difficulties by adulthood c. face greater stressors at earlier ages than children of the past d. have the same types of problems as children of the past

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In 2007 in the U.S., the leading causes of death for young adults ages 25-44 were

a. cancer and heart disease b. homicide, suicide, and accidents c. accidents, cancer, and diseases of the heart d. diseases of the heart, diabetes mellitus, and cancer e. HIV infection and cancer

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Anne is a 3-year-old who is securely attached to her parents. Which of the following characteristics is she likely to exhibit?

A. Strong trust in other people as well as her parents B. Heightened aggressiveness around strangers C. Psychopathology D. Helplessness when her parents are absent

Psychology

Unresolved issues from the second psychosocial stage are most relevant to the cultural institution of

A) law. B) technology. C) marriage. D) religion.

Psychology