Which statement is an example of a downward counterfactual?
A. If the tornado's path was different, there would have been less damage.
B. If the house was sturdier, the tornado wouldn't have blown the roof away.
C. If the tornado was stronger, the sirens would have sounded sooner.
D. If the tornado had hit seconds earlier, we would have all died.
Answer: D
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Regarding memory skills in adulthood, which of the following has been supported by research?
a. Some memory function decline can be expected with age. b. Memory function decline is often reversible. c. People tend to retain their verbal skills into advanced old age. d. All of these.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.