Dr. Dias's research shows that the death of a spouse in old age is correlated with a decline in the surviving partner's physical health. Which of the following conclusions is supported by this study?
A) The death of a spouse causes a decline in the surviving partner's physical health.
B) The death of a spouse is related to a decline in the surviving partner's physical health.
C) A decline in a surviving partner's physical health can cause the death of a spouse.
D) A third variable, such as memory loss, causes a surviving partner's decline in physical health following the death of a spouse.
B
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a. DSM-5. b. Sigmund Freud. c. B.F. Skinner. d. Eugen Bleuler.
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a. develop reinforcers. b. identify critical behaviors. c. determine a baseline. d. determine the cause of the problem behavior.
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What will be an ideal response?
Research discussed in Chapter 11 indicated that empowering settings provide opportunities for interpersonal contact and exchange of resources among group members. This represents the element of:
a. a group-based, strengths-based belief system. b. opportunity role structures. c. peer social support systems. d. shared, inspiring leadership.