As a child, Carlos had a hard time sitting still and was highly aggressive. As an adolescent, he is extremely impulsive and has difficulty controlling his anger. Carlos probably suffers from
A. attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
B. oppositional defiant disorder.
C. obsessive/compulsive disorder.
D. antisocial nervosa.
Answer: A
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An 8-year-old child who scored like an average 10-year-old on an intelligence test would have a mental age of __________ and an IQ of __________
a) 8; 80 b) 8; 125 c) 10; 100 d) 10; 125
Genetically based behavior tendencies that are evident at an early age are known as __________.
A. conditioning B. temperament C. conscience D. control
According to Paul Baltes and his colleagues, which of the following is an effective selection strategy?
When things do not go the way they used to, search for other ways to achieve what you want. Focus on the most important goal at a particular time. Persevere and keep trying until you reach your goal. If things don't go well for you, be willing to let others help you.
Which statement describes marriage in middle adulthood?
A. Women report being happier than men. B. Same-sex partners prefer that one takes care of the majority of household tasks. C. Men report being happier than women. D. Opposite-sex partners prefer that one takes care of the majority of household tasks.