Which statement is accurate about memory strategies and basic processing capacities as one ages?
a. Verbal knowledge begins to show a steep decline beginning around age 50.
b. Holding negative stereotypes concerning memory ability actually leads to improved memory abilities in older adulthood.
c. Memory problems in adulthood are more likely the result of original encoding and not retrieval.
d. Limitations in working memory in older adulthood may be due to the slowing of the nervous system.
d
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Observers tend to attribute actors' behavior to ____ factors, and actors tend to attribute their own behavior to ____ factors
a. situational; dispositional b. dispositional; situational c. dispositional; dispositional d. situational; situational
According to Roger Gould, at approximately what age do adults begin to feel a sense of urgency about attaining life's goals?
a. 25 to 33 b. 21 to 29 c. 27 to 36 d. 35 to 43
Bandura found that verbal modeling:
a. is as effective as actually observing a model. b. works best when supplemented by behavioral demonstrations. c. is incapable of changing behavior. d. increased aggression in children in the Bobo doll study.
Consume a "rainbow diet" of multicolored fruits and vegetables to increase your fiber, beneficial phytochemicals, and ____
a. amino acids c. LDL b. antioxidants d. fats