Although the sample size is small, the results of a study that looked at the writings of a group of Catholic nuns (Massie et al., 1996), suggest that the development of Alzheimer's type dementia might be predicted in early life by analyzing the _____ present in an individual's writing.

A. errors
B. word usage
C. idea density
D. emotional tone


C. idea density

Psychology

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The psychometric properties of a projective test refer to its _______.

a. reliability and validity b. usability and efficiency c. content and form d. none of the above

Psychology

According to L. L. Thurstone, intelligence should be conceptualized as seven primary mental abilities, which include verbal comprehension, verbal fluency, ____________________, numerical ability, memory, perceptual speed, and reasoning

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

What are threat and challenge appraisals? How are they similar? How are they different?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

The female growth spurt during adolescence is stopped by ____

a. testosterone c. the onset of menstruation b. estrogen d. completion of breast development

Psychology