People who hold grudges, have few friends, suspect their spouses of infidelity (without evidence to back up their suspicions) and are unlikely to confide in others have characteristics of a(n) ______ personality disorder.

Young children are better at recalling ____ than ____

a. activities? objects b. objects? activities c. their own activities? other people's activities d. random events? events that occur in a particular order

How do doctors test for brain death?

A. The doctors do imaging to determine whether or not there is blood circulating in the brain. B. The doctors take an EEG to measure the alpha rhythms. C. The doctors test for reflexes to pain, such as opening their eyes or grinding their teeth. D. The doctors wait until the patient awakens to ask about his near-death experience.

Lauren is self-conscious about her cooking abilities and fears her new boyfriend will judge her harshly after eating the dinner she has prepared. Which of the following strategies is likely to buffer her self-esteem from insult?

A. Telling him upfront that she is an awful cook and offering to buy pizza, if needed B. Repeatedly bragging about her cooking abilities before and during the meal C. Spending more time than usual on the dish to make sure it is delicious D. Preparing a fancy dish that she considers to be her specialty

Which of the following is an example of primary aging?

a. Cardiovascular disease b. Alzheimer's disease c. Wrinkled skin caused by years of sun tanning d. Graying and thinning of the hair