Ernest, a 50-year-old man, bar hops every night in search of one-night stands – a behavior more commonly associated with much younger men in their 20s. To say that Ernest acts like a man who is 25 emphasizes the concept of:
a. chronological age
b. biological age
c. social age
d. psychological age
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What brain structures are involved in the processing of conditioned fear?
A. thalamus, parietal lobe, amygdala B. cerebral fluid, thalamus, hypothalamus C. amygdala, pituitary gland, visual cortex D. thalamus, amygdala, hypothalamus
The desire to have independence and a sense of control over one's life is called __________.
A. maturity B. adolescence C. adulthood. D. autonomy
Many people hang up on telemarketers, but others will listen politely to their pitches even if they are not interested in the product. Telemarketers know that anyone who agrees to listen to a pitch is more likely to buy the product, thanks to the __________ phenomenon.
A. risky shift B. polarization C. foot-in-the-door D. door-in-the-face