How many people in the United States is 65 years of age or older?
A. 1 in 5
B. 1 in 8
C. 1 in 10
D. 1 in 15
Answer: B
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Mr. Martinez is dying. Because of their cultural beliefs, his Mexican-American family will probably
A) pretend there is nothing wrong in an attempt to prevent unnecessary stress. B) forbid the doctors to talk to him about his condition because it will bring bad fortune to the family. C) avoid informing him of his condition because they believe doing so hastens death. D) talk openly and honestly about his condition, so that he can focus on resolving family conflicts before he dies.
When 18-month-old Jarrod realizes that he can ask his mother to give him a cookie, and that his mother will behave under her own power and will respond to his request, then Jarrod sees his mother as a(n)
a) good parent. b) compliant agent. c) social reference. d) independent agent.
The most significant event during adolescence is the onset of puberty, which begins for most girls at around ages __________ and for most boys at around ages ___________
a) 8 or 9; 10 or 11 b) 11 or 12; 13 or 14 c) 13 or 14; 11 or 12 d) 14 or 15; 12 or 13
Which of the following is NOT a traditional goal of science?
a. prediction b. application c. description d. explanation