Which of the following are the two major subdivisions of the nervous system?
a. Central nervous system and somatic nervous system
b. Autonomic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system
c. Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
d. Parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system
c. Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
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Phonology refers to the:
a) study of a particular culture. b) study of the origin of words. c) system of rules governing how words should sound in a given language. d) system of rules governing how words should be spelled.
Which of the following tend to meet problems head-on, actively cope with adversity, take better care of themselves, and are less stressed and anxious?
a. Type A personalities b. Type C personalities c. realistic pessimists d. optimists
Because of their focus on money for all, collectivist countries have greater wealth than do individualistic countries
a. True b. False
Colby is a researcher whose work focuses on increasing medication adherence among older adults. He decides to build a device that beeps to indicate when it is time to take a medication. To retrieve the medication and stop the beeping, the individual will first need to solve a two-word crossword puzzle that will appear on the top of the device. Given research on cognitive changes in older adults, is this device likely to be effective?
A. Yes, the device will force older adults to pay more attention to taking their medication. B. Yes, older adults will likely be able to retrieve their medications without difficulty. C. No, very old adults may find the problem-solving element too challenging. D. No, older adults will likely prefer a visual reminder rather than hearing a beep.