What is the most likely cause of slower reaction time for everyday tasks and activities for an older individual?
A) The preliminary effects of Alzheimer's disease
B) Geriatric dysthymia
C) The pruning of unused neural connections
D) Dendritic loss and the slowing of synaptic speed
D
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Research on prejudice against lesbian and gay people has shown that, in general, ____
a. gay men experience more prejudice than lesbian women b. lesbian women experience more prejudice than gay men c. prejudice against these groups appears to be innate, or inborn d. there has been strong prejudice against these groups in all known human societies
Animals that have just copulated and thereby reduced their primary sex drives often show renewed interest in sex when presented with a novel sex partner. This is an example of__________
A) stimulus motives B) intuition C) homeostasis D) drive reduction E) Select
Perhaps the most common individual factor that influences the recognition of symptoms and the seeking of treatment is:
a. age c. religion/denomination b. personality d. ethnicity
Claire and Dennis have lived in the same house for over 40 years. They reared their children there and were actively involved in the community
As they age, their children wantthem to move to a nearby small apartment. Like many other older adults, Claire and Dennis look forward to living closer to their children. prefer to age in place. will leave their house but will not sell it. want their children to move back into the family home.