You do not like to drive with your 54-year-old uncle. He prides himself on being a great driver, but you think that he gets too close behind other drivers. Relative to your uncle's age, why does this concern you?

You think that you might get into an accident because, as a middle adult, ____.
a. his vision has been reduced significantly
b. he is less able to multitask
c. he is forgetful and reckless
d. his reaction time is slower


Answer: D

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A. Self-disclosure is an important part of the therapy process. B. Self-disclosure allows people to better understand themselves. C. Self-disclosure allows people to grow emotionally and move toward self actualization. D. Knowing when to self-disclose and when to avoid disclosure is a sign of good personal adjustment.

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