Jerome is hooked up to an EEG in a sleep lab. As the researcher watches the EEG recording, delta waves appear. Based on this information, the researcher can conclude that Jerome:
a. is awake, but relaxed and drowsy
b. has just entered Stage N1 sleep
c. has just entered Stage N3 sleep
d. is experiencing REM sleep
C
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According to the discussion of the representativeness heuristic in Chapter 12, people often commit the small-sample fallacy in social situations. An example of this point is that
a. people may form a stereotype, based on only a few members of a particular ethnic group. b. people frequently try to confirm their current hypothesis. c. people judge others in terms of personal characteristics that are easy to remember. d. people judge the conjunction of two events to be more likely than just one of those events.
Mary, age 10, has asthma. Her parents bought a HEPA filter for her bedroom. This represents which level of prevention?
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Although cognitive abilities typically decline in middle and older adulthood, thinking usually becomes more efficient and therefore faster, so performance usually remains steady until about age 70
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Aimee is coordinating a continuing education program for older adults. Which of the following pieces of advice should she follow?
A) Do not provide handouts because they are often cumbersome.
B) Present the information in one session to aid mastery of new material.
C) Present information at a fairly rapid pace so it is not quickly forgotten.
D) Relate new material to what older adults have already learned by drawing on their experiences.