According to K. Warner Schaie, what is the main cognitive developmental task of people in late adulthood?
A. assuming responsibility for one's shortcomings
B. acquiring wisdom
C. gaining a sense of achievement
D. reintegration of personal interests
Answer: D
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In the United States, social class is relevant in discussions of women and psychotherapy because
a. women are less likely than men to have insurance that pays for mental-health care. b. insurance companies are much more likely to cover psychotherapy than pharmacotherapy. c. workplace regulations now specify that companies must allow employees to have time off for appointments with mental-health professionals, yet women in low-paying jobs do not know this information. d. women respond well to psychodynamic therapy; unfortunately, this approach is likely to be very expensive.
Which part of the brain plays an important role in sleep, attention, and consciousness?
a. ?limbic system b. ?cerebellum c. ?hippocampus d. ?reticular formation
Little is known about long-term adjustment following divorce among middle-aged men, perhaps because
A) so few men divorce in middle adulthood. B) they often die within 5–10 years after divorce. C) how well they adjust depends on the reasons for the divorce. D) most enter new relationships and remarry within a short time.
Which of the following is not a common method or source of communication among scientists?
A. professional talk B. opinion paper C. poster presentation D. manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed journal