Which of the following statements is true of activity theory?
A) It suggests that physical and social activities in late adulthood are likely to hasten physical and cognitive impairment of older adults.
B) It suggests withdrawal from society as an effective means to handle the challenges of successful aging.
C) It is based on the belief that physical activity is associated with a higher mortality rate in late adulthood.
D) It places many of the barriers to physical and social activities of older adults in social attitudes and in structural matters.
D
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a. lens. b. iris. c. cornea. d. vitreous humor.
Correct categorization of information
a. allows for information to be retrieved faster. b. creates complex schemas that slow down reaction time. c. occurs automatically and without effort. d. usually does not occur until age 6 or 7.
Regarding the research on socialization and health, the safest conclusion is that
a. social support is important, but more so for those individuals who are at high risk for various physical or psychological disorders. b. having a supportive group of people around us is important to our physical health but not our psychological well-being. c. having a supportive group of people around us is important to our psychological well-being but not our physical health. d. having a supportive group of people around us is one of the most important parts of maintaining our physical and mental health.
Which statement about research on the genetics of schizophrenia is accurate? a. Too little genetic research has been done to come to any conclusions
b. Heredity appears to play almost no role in causing schizophrenia. c. Schizophrenia occurs only among identical and fraternal twins. d. Multiple genes interact, while single genes make only a minor contribution.