At age 65, women in the United States can expect to live another 16 years. Of those 16 years, they can expect that about _____ will be free of disability
A) 9
B) 7
C) 5
D) 3
B
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Dr. Applebaum says, "Contrary to popular belief, this substance actually functions to inhibit the central nervous system. At low doses, it appears to cause disinhibition because the inhibitory centers of the brain are those first depressed. At high doses, this drug can cause unconsciousness and even death." What drug is Dr. Applebaum referring to?
a. alcohol c. nicotine b. cocaine d. cannabis
The ________ spelled out broad mandates for providing services to all children with disabilities.
A. World Health Organization (WHO) B. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) C. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) D. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Which of the following statements accurately illustrates the growth of infants in the first year of life?
By their first birthday, infants double their birth weight. Infants' birth length increases by 40%. Infants grow slowly in the first few months of life, and then growth becomes more rapid as the first birthday approaches. Infant growth is very individual and cannot be predicted.
Three-year-old Joana has been having persistent nightmares since she started school. Nowadays, she refuses to go to bed and starts throwing a tantrum whenever she is asked to go to bed at night. To calm her down and help her reestablish her sleep patterns, her parents try to send her to bed right after dinner. They also switch off the television by early evening and discourage her from playing active games before bed. They keep a small night-light switched on near her bed and read stories to her. Which of the following is an accurate criticism of the efforts of Joana's parents?
A. It is inadvisable to feed a child right before bedtime. B. It is inadvisable to keep a night-light on. C. Active play before bedtime helps children go to sleep faster. D. Watching television before bedtime will wear a child out and help them sleep faster.