Middle-aged adults who do not meet the challenge of contributing to the next generation experience frustration and lack fulfillment. According to Erikson, these adults are experiencing _________

a. role confusion
b. isolation
c. stagnation
d. despair


c

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Following release from the presynaptic cell, neuropeptides a. cannot be deactivated by enzymes, whereas small-molecule transmitters diffuse away or are deactivated by reuptake. b. are deactivated by reuptake, whereas small-molecule transmitters diffuse away or are deactivated by enzymes. c. can diffuse away from synapses, whereas small-molecule transmitters are deactivated by reuptake

d. and small-molecule transmitters can be deactivated by diffusion, enzymes, or reuptake.

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With operant conditioning, when a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement is in place a response will only be reinforced after:

a. a specified, unchanging period of time has elapsed b. a specified, unchanging number of responses have been made c. an unpredictable period of time has elapsed d. an unpredictable number of responses have been made

Psychology

According to Anshel (1989), recommendations for teaching older adults movement skills include

A. increase verbal input B. keep a distance from participants C. keep voice control low and soft D. reduce the speed of delivery slightly

Psychology