Although dementia's such as Alzheimer's disease cause severe cognitive impairments,

Schaie ( 1994 ) has noted that adults with other health problems also display memory
problems (although less serious).

Of these diseases, __________ presents the most
difficulties for memory.
Fill in the blanks with correct word


cardiovascular

Psychology

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Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?

a. Individuals who are intravenous drug users are encouraged to come in for regular blood tests in order to be screened for possible HIV infection. b. In hopes of reducing the incidence of heart disease and stroke, a company offered free cholesterol tests each year. c. A health psychologist is involved in promoting women's health fairs that screen for breast and cervical cancer, and evaluating psychological and nutritional conditions d. none of these choices

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Susan, a researcher, conducts a study at a fruit and vegetable stand. She observes the stand's customers for a period of 3 days without their knowledge and notices that people are more likely to buy a bag of fruit and vegetables that they have sampled at random than those that have been sampled nonrandomly by the seller. Which statement is TRUE of Susan's observation?

A) The study is invalid, as the buyers were not informed of the expected outcome of the study. B) Susan has failed to avoid demand characteristics in her study. C) The buyers have considered random samples to be representative of the whole. D) Susan has used a double-blind observation in her study.

Psychology

Evidence that has supported the Synaptic Homeostasis Hypothesis has shown that during sleep, ______ occurred at small, unstable synapses but not at stronger synapses.

A. pruning B. strengthening C. long-term potentiation D. bursts

Psychology

You are able to remember your two computer passwords

because they are the name of the place and state where you went on your honeymoon. This illustrates the use of which of the following? a. elaborative processing b. rote learning c. redintegration d. maintenance rehearsal

Psychology