Why are people who are at risk for cardiovascular disease also at risk for vascular dementia?

A. Both illnesses are associated with blockages of blood vessels.
B. Both illnesses are impacted primarily by loss of neurons in the hippocampal region of the brain.
C. Both illnesses involve age-related declines in heart health.
D. Both illnesses are tied to diets heavy in unsaturated fats.


Answer: A

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a. dorsolateral b. ventral c. medial d. anterior

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Modern practices in the treatment of psychological disorders avoid long-term hospitalization and its chief negative side-effect, which is often

a. self-destructive behaviors. b. physical disability. c. chronic depression. d. life-long dependency.

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Explain the "felt responsibility" hypothesis and how it affects the empathy-altruism linkage at different ages

What will be an ideal response?

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Research applying social domain theory across cultures reveals all of the following except _________

a. some cultures (such as the Hindu culture) weigh interpersonal responsibilities more heavily than justice-based moral rules b. the distinction between morals, social conventions, and personal choice is made by children and adolescents in many cultures c. some issues of personal choice in the United States are seen as moral or social-conventional rules in other cultures d. there is agreement across cultures on social-conventional rules but not moral rules

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