Which of the following statements about loss of bone strength in middle adulthood is true?

A) Loss in bone density usually begins in the early twenties and accelerates in the thirties.
B) Environmental factors do little to slow bone loss in postmenopausal women.
C) Loss of bone strength causes the disks of the spinal column to collapse.
D) By the end of middle adulthood, women have lost 70 percent of their bone density.


C

Psychology

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A. increased steadily since 1890 B. declined steadily since 1950 C. remained about the same for 125 years D. increased steadily since 1970

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Which of the following best describes the contrast between psychological and social well-being?

a. Social well-being involves easily attainable strengths, and psychological well-being involves strengths that are hard to attain. b. Social well-being consists of hidden strengths, while psychological well-being displays tangible strengths. c. Psychological well-being indicates the lack of depression, and social well-being indicates the lack of social anxiety. d. Psychological well-being is mainly comprised of internal strengths, while social well-being is mainly comprised of social strengths.

Psychology

In NHST, there is always some probability that the decision made is an error.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

Which of the following statements is true of sexual behavior?

A) Sex hormones predispose lower animals to stereotypical masculine or feminine mating patterns. B) Genetic factors are unlikely to determine the sexual orientation of individuals. C) Sexual differentiation of sex organs and brain begin at the same time. D) Individuals are genetically predisposed to have a homosexual orientation.

Psychology