Which model of successful aging was developed by Paul and Margret Baltes and focuses on the assumption that late adulthood brings changes and losses in underlying capabilities that vary from person to person?
a) Continuity theory
b) Activity theory
c) Selective optimization with compensation
d) Compensational theory
Answer: c
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A. symbols B. letters C. alphabet D. phonemes
According to the facial feedback hypothesis, when people are directed to move their facial muscles to simulate an expression of anger, which pattern of autonomic nervous system activity should result?
A. Heart rate and skin temperature increase. B. Heart rate increases and skin temperature decreases. C. Heart rate decreases and skin temperature increases. D. Heart rate and skin temperature decrease.
What is the difference between experimental and nonexperimental methods of study?
A. Experimental methods involve the manipulation and control of variables, whereas nonexperimental methods involve observation between variables. B. Nonexperimental methods result in definite results, whereas experimental methods simply give a broad perspective of the variables under study. C. Experimental methods have random variables, whereas nonexperimental methods have manipulated variables. D. Nonexperimental methods involve operational definitions, whereas experimental methods are simple observations.
The most common sexual outlet for adolescents is
A. sexual intercourse. B. masturbation. C. oral sex. D. petting.