Statistically, which older person is most likely to experience elder abuse?

A. a patient with a hip fracture in a nursing home
B. a person who is relatively independent and does not require an intense level of care
C. a person with Alzheimer's disease living in a caretaker's home
D. a person who resides in assisted living


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. almost always antisocial; can have prosocial or antisocial consequences b. almost always antisocial; is always prosocial c. almost always prosocial; can have prosocial or antisocial consequences d. almost always prosocial; is always prosocial

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One-year-old Andy notices a rag doll sitting in the corner. He is very excited and begins to point at the doll in the hopes that his mother, Ann, will notice. Suddenly, Ann notices the doll and the two look at the rag doll together. At this point, this mutual experience represents

a. joint attention. b. sympathy. c. classical conditioning. d. prosocial behavior.

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Memories concerning events that are highly significant and are vividly remembered are called ______

a. eidetic images c. flashbulb memories b. elaborative rehearsals d. eyewitness images

Psychology

Differentiate between a short answer question and an essay question; explain the best way to study for a short- answer test; and describe three effective strategies for taking essay tests

What will be an ideal response

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