If 60-year-old Evelyn wants to increase her chances of preserving mental sharpness, which activity might she consider taking up?
a. mentally challenging games like chess
b. crossword or jigsaw puzzles
c. writing, painting, or sculpting
d. reading
e. Any of the above may help Evelyn preserve mental sharpness.
e
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Most studies find that about half of the patients who receive antipsychotic medication are rated as being much improved after what length of time?
a. twenty-four hours b. forty-eight hours c. four to six weeks d. two to four months
What have studies of twins indicated about the causes of personality development?
a. Personality differences depend almost entirely on the environment, not heredity. b. Many genes contribute to differences in the major personality traits. c. Genes contribute to differences in extraversion, but not other personality traits. d. Genes contribute to differences in emotional stability, but not other personality traits.
How a therapist supports certain members of the marriage or family to "balance out" differences in power is an example of
a. therapeutic alignment. b. therapeutic alliance. c. therapeutic powershift. d. establishment of control.
Which of the following psychologists would most often engage in basic research?
a. gender b. forensic c. engineering d. educational