For older adults, short-term/working memory span scores are generally __________ those of younger adults

a. lower than
b. higher than
c. the same as
d. more inverted than


Answer: a

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a. ?generalized anxiety disorder b. ?a phobia c. ?panic disorder d. ?somatoform pain disorder

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Donna is captain of her HS swim team, works out regularly, and is very concerned about being in good shape. She occasionally goes off by herself and eats a half-gallon of ice-cream, but then forces herself to vomit afterwards. What condition does Donna likely have?

a. anorexia nervosa c. dementia b. bulimia nervosa d. obesity

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When a young child is talking on the phone with someone and says, "look at my birds," holding

the phone towards her parakeets and assuming that the other person can see what she sees, she is demonstrating what characteristic? a. Improper logic b. Egomania c. Egocentrism d. Short attention span

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Which of the following best describes dysthymia?

A. A mild, chronic form of depression B. A severe, intermittent form of depression C. A form of depression that affects biological functions such as appetite D. A form of depression that is very responsive to electroconvulsive therapy

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