Mike's parents understand that at 16, he needs more rest than he is getting. They have a strict bed time of 10:00 p.m. on school nights. Unfortunately, Mike is wide awake and cannot sleep. Which of the following explains this situation?
A. puberty
B. phase delay
C. increased testosterone levels
D. sleep deprivation
Answer: B
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a. habits c. learned behaviors b. environmental influences d. traits
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a sadness b. anger c. sadness, but only if they were high in need for cognition d. sadness, but only if they were high in need for affect
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a. the ego ideal. b. self-reinforcement. c. conditions of worth. d. unconditional positive regard.
Which individual has the highest risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?
A. Suzanne, an 87-year-old woman B. Julie, a 79-year-old woman C. Walt, a 66-year-old man D. Scott, a 59-year-old man