A variable that precedes an outcome of interest and increases the chances that the negative outcome will occur is a(n) ____
a. risk factor
b. protective factor
c. predictive factor
d. epidemiological factor
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A person will have curly hair if either or both of their parents have curly hair. Curly hair is what kind of feature?
A. Dominant B. Recessive C. Heterozygous D. Phenotypically specific
Cindy is about to cross the street when a car comes speeding in her direction. Without thinking, she jumps back to narrowly escape being hit. This response is an example of a(n)
A. learned behavior. B. reflex. C. fixed action pattern. D. imprinting.
Research has consistently shown that older adults who are best adjusted to retirement are those who:
A) minimize their familial and social interactions. B) are less likely to be married. C) are highly involved in a variety of activities. D) find it difficult to participate in leisure and other non-work-related activities.