According to Erikson, elderly people who are successful in the last stage of psychosocial development experience a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, which Erikson terms ______________.

a. fulfillment
b. integrity
c. retirement
d. opportunity


Answer: b. integrity

Psychology

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When a person uses information that she or he has been taught to solve problems in a rational way, Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence would suggest that person was demonstrating what kind of intelligence?

A. contextual intelligence B. experiential intelligence C. practical intelligence D. componential intelligence

Psychology

In a dichotomized construct, when people select the high-risk, high-reward alternative, they are:

a. extending their construct system. b. limiting their construct system. c. fitting themselves into another person's construct system. d. reinforcing their existing construct system.

Psychology

Dr. Henry is treating Jose for hyperactivity. Heis correct in recommending ____

a. medication alone b. cognitive-behavioral treatment alone c. parent-training programs alone d. comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral treatment combined with medications

Psychology

A number of research studies have investigated gender differences in physiological and behavior reactions to stress. The evidence from these studies suggests that in comparison to males, females:

a. have a weaker physiological response to stress b. are more likely to create and maintain social networks c. enter Selye's exhaustion stage much sooner d. show stronger and more widespread physiological reactions to stress

Psychology