A researcher finds in a longitudinal study that her subjects are significantly more open to new experiences at age 50 than they were at 30. This change most likely reflects _______
a. a cohort difference
b. the classic nature nurture dichotomy
c. a developmental change
d. attrition
c
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According to the article containing the work of Bovjberg et al. (Being Sick of the Hospital) which of the
following was a conditioned response for participants in this study? (a) immune suppression (b) headaches (c) depression (d) all of the above
Mrs. Peterson, a typical third grade teacher, is likely to
a. be more influential than parents on her students. b. encourage behaviors that are considered masculine for both boys and girls. c. spend more time interacting with boys than with girls. d. spend more time interacting with girls than with boys.
George is pleased that he has been prescribed antipsychotics, which may cause fewer side effects than lithium, for his bipolar disorder. However, when evaluating his treatment, George should keep in mind that antipsychotics
A. are not as effective as lithium at reducing hospital admissions. B. are more likely than lithium to induce nausea and vomiting. C. are more closely linked to neurodegenerative disease. D. are significantly more expensive.
At what age do children start to show fear when a new person enters their environment?
A. at birth B. by 3 months C. by 6 months D. by 9 months