According to socioemotional theory, for older adults, knowledge-related goals _____, whereas emotion-related goals _____.

A. increase; decline
B. decline; increase
C. increase; disappear
D. decline; disappear


B. decline; increase

Psychology

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Suppose that you are looking at a simple geometric design. If you were to perceive it holistically you would

a. first analyze it into parts, and then assemble the parts into a whole. b. use a visual template that precisely matches the shape of the entire stimulus. c. recognize it in terms of its overall structure and shape. d. compare it with a set of features stored in memory.

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Typically, the memory loss associated with retrograde amnesia:

a. is not permanent, and the memories recover slowly over time b. is permanent, with no recovery of the lost memories c. becomes worse with time, with more memories being lost d. only affects semantic memory, leaving episodic memory intact

Psychology

Cuddles is a beagle who bites her toy rubber cat repeatedly to hear the "meow" sound it makes. This illustrates the Piagetian principle called

a. predatory sensorimotor practice. b. secondary circular reaction. c. tertiary circular reaction. d. feline prey symbolism.

Psychology

Professor Wagner is explaining to his subjects the purpose

behind the experiment they just participated in, along with a general description of the results. He is engaging in what aspect of a research study? A) Debriefing B) Informed consent C) Ethical considerations D) Ethical consent

Psychology