Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease that can be modified?

a) age
b) heredity
c) gender
d) high blood pressure (hypertension)


D

Psychology

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What is an infarct?

a. dementia due to depression b. clogged arteries in the brain c. a surgical procedure to clear brain plaques d. an area of dead brain tissue caused by a stroke

Psychology

Groups seeking donations often ask people to simply sign a petition first. This approach illustrates which of the following social influence techniques?

a. lowball technique b. highball technique c. foot-in-the-door technique d. reciprocity norm

Psychology

Aaron Beck's negative cognitive triad involves feeling negatively about __________.

A. helplessness, hopelessness, and sorrow B. one's self, one's world, and one's future C. one's past, one's present, and one's future D. one's family, one's self, and one's friends

Psychology

The statement "It's not fair to pay a bad employee the same amount of money as an excellent employee" exemplifies the need for accurate performance appraisals in:

a. determining salary increases b. making promotion decisions c. employee training and feedback d. training needs assessment

Psychology