The physical or psychological mistreatment or neglect of elderly individuals is called
a) elder ignorance.
b) ageism.
c) elder abuse.
d) age discrimination.
c
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In a classroom presentation, Kato reports, "Dissociative disorders are nonpsychotic conditions in which people develop physical problems even though there is no physiological cause. They are very rare." What error has Kato made?
a. Dissociative disorders do not involve physical problems. b. Dissociative disorders are physiologically caused. c. Dissociative disorders are psychotic conditions. d. Dissociative disorders are verycommon.
The purpose of Kassin and Kiechel's (1996) study using computers and confederates was to
A. reflect the use of false incriminating evidence by police. B. demonstrate the effect of peer pressure in obtaining false. C. reflect the use of plea-bargaining by the police. D. demonstrate that everyday subjects will confess to an undesirable action that they did not commit.
Which of the following statements is true about borderline personality disorder?
A. It is observed in every culture and seen in about 5% of the population. B. Emotional dysfunction is one of the best predictors of suicide in this group. C. Long-term outcomes are discouraging, with many relapsing within five years. D. A high number, almost 12%, succeed at suicide.
Research by Teresa Amabile shows that time pressure has ________impact on one's ability to be creative
a) no
b) a positive
c) a negative
d) some