Which statement about adult learners and their younger counterparts is TRUE?

A. Adults are more willing to learn about abstract problems.
B. Adults tend to be more motivated by internal factors.
C. Younger learners tend to have a larger variety of experiences on which they can build.
D. Younger learners have a higher need to know why they should learn something.


Answer: B

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a. Dr. Amin says, "Hypnosis is a social interaction between a hypnotist and a subject.". b. Dr. Birnbaum says, "Hypnosis is an altered state of awareness characterized by heightened suggestibility.". c. Dr. Chestnut says, "Hypnosis involves a state of dissociated consciousness.". d. Dr. Davison says, "In hypnosis, part of the subject's consciousness remains a hidden observer.". e. Dr. Evans says, "Hypnosis is a trance state.".

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left Cynthia susceptible to the viral infection? A) alarm B) exhaustion C) resistance D) collapse

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What is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States?

A) Obesity-related illness B) Strokes C) Cardiovascular disease D) Diabetes-related complications

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The fact that no two participants are exactly alike can be a serious problem in ____ experiments

A) baseline B) between-subjects C) within-subject D) all

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