The time-dependent biological process that involves functional loss and susceptibility to disease and death is called ______.

a. the Gompertz law
b. normal aging
c. successful aging
d. the wear-and-tear theory of aging
e. the Hayflick limit


b. normal aging

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P, age 17, lives in a group home and has a severe intellectual disability. P has facial

hair and had difficulty learning how to shave his face. After several weeks of staff members modeling how to do it and having P try it himself, P was able to shave his face with staff watching to ensure his safety. P was ecstatic that he could do this because it means that he could soon start making plans to move to a living situation with greater independence. Before P starts making plans to move, he needs to focus on which change work activity? a. Motivation b. Resources and abilities c. Experience changes with the problem d. Practice and integration

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Which of the following obstacles may prevent victims of human trafficking from asking for

assistance? a) They do not trust the police or other authorities b) They are afraid of being deported c) Shame d) All of the above

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Which term refers to the interpersonal practice not only of being in tune with how another person feels, but also conveying to that person that you understand how he or she feels?

A. Warmth B. Empathy C. Genuineness D. Openness

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Abram de Swaan identified three conditions that encourage collective solutions to individual problems. Apply his conditions to the problem of HIV/AIDS infection, and speculate on the likelihood of a collective response

What will be an ideal response?

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