Which of the following is FALSE regarding social development and early to middle adulthood?
a) Most adults choose to marry and have a family.
b) The notion of the empty nest syndrome has little basis in reality and is not supported by research.
c) About 80% of mothers who have school-aged children are employed and work outside the home.
d) Men and women alike seek promotions to upper-level management positions and typically work continuously throughout this time period.
Answer: d
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a) learned behaviors of depression b) unusual levels of neurotransmitters c) distorted interpretations of life events d) a superego that is too harsh and strict
The somatic system carries messages to and from the
a. internal organs and glands. b. parasympathetic system. c. sense organs and skeletal muscles. d. sympathetic system.
Parts of the Republic of Georgia, Pakistan, and Ecuador all have large numbers of people who enjoy unusual longevity. Which of the following do they also have in common?
a primarily urban civilization large regions at or below sea level high amounts of animal protein in diets high respect for the aged
In trying to make sense of the social world, people are much like amateur scientists. This observation is most compatible with Heider's (1958) classic scholarly work on
a. causal attributions. b. implicit personality theories. c. commonsense psychology. d. correspondent inferences.