Research indicates that age-related gains in self-esteem ________.
A. are similar across generations
B. are so small as not to be meaningful
C. result entirely from increased egocentrism
D. were not present in earlier generations
Answer: A
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A. deferred imitation B. an A-not-B search C. the violation-of-expectation method D. encoding
Brad has been under a lot stress for a considerable amount of time. If Brad is in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome, what should he be experiencing?
A. a slow draining of energy B. serious psychosomatic symptoms C. symptoms of hypochondriasis D. nothing, Brad should feel healthy
Forming impressions and making judgments about the traits of others is called:
a. social facilitation c. social reasoning b. person perception d. person polarization
Nick is following the Atkins Diet, which allows dieters to consume lots of fats and proteins but very little carbohydrate. Consequently, it is likely that Nick will
A. not lose any weight, as weight loss requires people to reduce the amount of fats consumed. B. experience cognitive problems, as the brain will have insufficient glucose to function properly. C. use ketones from fats to provide energy to his brain. D. use amino acids from proteins to provide energy to his brain.