The theory suggesting that people need to maintain their desired level of involvement in society in order to maximize their sense of well-being and self-esteem is called __________

a) disengagement theory
b) activity theory
c) continuity theory
d) compensational theory


Answer: c

Psychology

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a. ?they were classically conditioned b. ?they are simple ideas c. ?they are complex ideas d. ?we don't recollect having learned them e. ?we can't identify their component elemental ideas

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The term temperament is defined as:

A) expectations about how the primary caregiver will respond. B) the strength of the tendency to lose one's temper. C) characteristic patterns of emotional reactivity. D) the tendency to show strong negative emotions.

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Large differences in the verbal and performance scores on the WAIS are an indicator of

a. lack of standardization. b. gender differences. c. low reliability. d. possible undiagnosed brain damage. e. low validity.

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Schizophrenia affects about 1 person in ______.

a. 50 b. 100 c. 150 d. 200

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