Being able to focus on irrelevant and relevant information in a task is an example of selective attention

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


F

Psychology

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Kohut thinks that people in are especially prone to severe crisis

a. late middle age b. adolescence c. young adulthood d. preadolescence

Psychology

Since Jack's forced retirement, he has experienced overwhelming sadness and has withdrawn from his friends and family. He has gained twenty pounds and has been sleeping much more than usual. Most noticeably, he is no longer interested in participating in his life-long hobby of playing several rounds of golf each week. Most likely Jack is experiencing

A. a fugue reaction. B. bipolar disorder. C. conversion disorder. D. major depressive disorder.

Psychology

Passively reading your textbook rather than actively reciting the material is apt to lead to__________

a) proactive interference. b) decay. c) retrieval failure. d) encoding failure.

Psychology

Fran is an urban older adult. Which of the following advantages is Fran likely to have over small-town and rural seniors?

A) Fran is more likely to live near her children. B) Fran is more likely to have better health and a higher income. C) Fran is more likely to have nearby extended family. D) Fran is more likely to have close relationships with her neighbors.

Psychology