What term did Cumming and Henry use to describe the shrinkage of social contacts and social roles in old age?

a. interiority
b. introversion
c. disengagement
d. role decline


c

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A. the main reproductive organs in humans B. human sex chromosomes C. primary and secondary sexual characteristics D. sex hormones

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What is the primary way that combination birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy? a. They create an artificial barrier to the cervix

b. They release chemicals that deactivate sperm. c. They prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus. d. They cause mucus to form in the fallopian tubes blocking fertilization.

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The is one-tailed test best when evaluating two types of student study methods in order to determine which one results in higher exam grades.

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

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In one study participants were shown a videotape of a teacher-student interaction and asked to write down what the people on the tape were feeling or thinking. Results show participants who

A) reported accurately what the people were feeling got along better with others. B) reported accurately what the people were feeling were more intelligent. C) were inaccurate about what the people thought were more likely to be bullies. D) were inaccurate about what the people felt were more intelligent. E) believe they were accurate were often inaccurate about what the people felt.

Psychology