Which of these statements about the decline of mental abilities in old age is false?
a. It can often be lessened with training programs.
b. It inevitably declines sharply.
c. It is sometimes a result of malnutrition, medication, or disease rather than aging.
d. It is slowed when people live in stimulating environments.
B
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A. physical characteristics. B. language. C. meaning. D. direction.
The heart is the most susceptible to developing birth defects
during the first two weeks after conception. between the third and sixth weeks after conception. between the eighth and twelfth weeks after conception. during the two months immediately before birth.
Tamika, a 9-month-old infant, watches as her mother pushes a button on a toy and the toy beeps. Several hours later, Tamika pushes the button and the toy beeps. This is an example of:
a. deferred imitation. c. instrumental learning. b. imitation. d. classical conditioning.
The most frequent treatments for ADHD involve
A. psychosurgery. B. medication. C. behavioral therapy. D. cognitive therapy.