Some theorists believe that a general slowing of __________ underlies nearly all age-related declines in cognitive performance
A) processing speed
B) synaptic connections
C) verbal IQ
D) central nervous system functioning
D
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a. the mean differences among the levels of one variable. b. the mean differences among the levels of all variables. c. the mean difference between the two variables. d. none of the above.
Which of the following statements is true?
a. The idea that people are more difficult to defeat if they are on their home turf is a myth. b. People working with others on a cooperative task are more dominant if they must venture away from their home territory. c. Playing at home is a disadvantage in most sports. d. Individuals seem to gain strength and resolve when the dispute takes place on their home territory.
Which parental behavior is least likely to encourage aggressive and antisocial behavior?
a. Disciplining adolescents in a harsh manner b. Intermittent monitoring of adolescents' behavior c. Seeing parental conflict and stress d. Enforcing many rules with supporting reasons
Which statement about drug addiction is TRUE?
A) It refers only to a physical dependence on a drug. B) It is an incurable condition. C) Its definition changes across cultures and time. D) It refers to the recreational, but not medicinal, use of drugs.