Life ________ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

A. span
B. extension
C. achievement
D. expectancy


Answer: D

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According to MOST theories in social psychology, self-defeating behavior is ____

a. a paradox b. genetically wired c. is rational d. a clear sign of a mental disorder

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Which of the following statements is true of the scientific method?

A) The scientific method is a strict set of guidelines that psychologists have to adhere to when conducting research on human behavior. B) The scientific method of research typically begins by testing a hypothesis. C) Psychologists using the scientific method of research always confuse correlations-or associations-between research findings with cause and effect. D) Psychologists are guided by principles of critical thinking as they try to draw conclusions from research evidence collected through the scientific method.

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Some hemorrhages may result from a. embolisms

b. thrombosis. c. low blood pressure. d. aneurysms.

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Why is there a tendency for parents to treat full-term infants better than preterm infants?

a. Full-term infants cry more than preterm infants. b. The behavior of preterm infants is more irritable. c. Preterm infants demand more interaction time than full-term infants. d. They do not treat full-term infants better; that is a myth.

Psychology