________ increases considerably during early childhood, but after the age of 7 does not show as much increase.

A. Reconstructive memory
B. Analytical memory
C. Short-term memory
D. Metamemory


Answer: C

Psychology

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A. hyperactivity B. muscle weakness and fatigue C. severe depression D. memory deficits

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The idea that bodily arousal and the experience of emotion arise in tandem forms the essence of ________

a) dual pathway theory b) two-factor theory c) James-Lange theory d) Cannon-Bard theory

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Colby is a researcher whose work focuses on increasing medication adherence among older adults. He decides to build a device that beeps to indicate when it is time to take a medication. To retrieve the medication and stop the beeping, the individual will first need to solve a two-word crossword puzzle that will appear on the top of the device. Given research on cognitive changes in older adults, is this device likely to be effective?

A. Yes, the device will force older adults to pay more attention to taking their medication. B. Yes, older adults will likely be able to retrieve their medications without difficulty. C. No, very old adults may find the problem-solving element too challenging. D. No, older adults will likely prefer a visual reminder rather than hearing a beep.

Psychology

Carlos, age 23, is expected to live at home with his family until marriage. His parents emphasize family loyalty and interdependence. Carlos feels a conflict because he sees that the mainstream non-Latino White culture, with which he also identifies, values

A. rejection of ethnic norms and traditions. B. social isolation. C. loyalty to the dominant culture only. D. independence and self-assertion.

Psychology