In the United States, ___ % of the elderly live with their children.
A) 25%
B) 60%
C) 75%
D) 40%
Ans: A) 25%
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A. the hereditary background of a person B. the person's environment C. idiosyncrasies of the brain D. unique physical characteristics that may influence thinking
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic causes of group conflict discussed in the text?
a. Controlling: Disputes over power and authority. b. Deciding: Disagreements about procedures and decisions. c. Sharing: Disputes about the division of resources. d. Winning: Competition for scare outcomes. e. Hiding: Covert disagreements and secretive maneuvering.
The consequences of being labeled as suffering from a mental illness are real. In one study conducted with 84 men who had been hospitalized for mental illness that is described in the textbook, it was found that
a. 85 percent of the men had lost their job because of their hospitalization. b. 10 percent of the men reported having been denied a room or apartment. c. all of the men reported incidents of rejection. d. only after a year-long course of treatment that resulted in improved functioning did the perception of stigma disappear.
Which of the following individuals is more likely to be involved in political extremes, including protests, revolutionary movements, and terrorism?
a. an individual who is in their late teens b. an individual who is in the stage of emerging adulthood c. an individual who is closer to middle adulthood d. an individual who is in late adulthood