The distinction between a person's chronological age and his or her social age is one that was first emphasized by behavioral scientist ____________
a. Bernice Neugarten
b. Erik Erikson
c. Carol Gilligan
d. Sandra Bem
Answer: A
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Which of these is considered an evolutionary adaptation of kittiwake chicks to the fact that they live in a nest on a narrow ledge? a. They show intense fear whenever they look down
b. They eat a highly varied diet, compared to related species. c. Their visual system is slow to mature, compared to other species. d. They remain motionless until they are old enough to fly.
In which of these situations would an agoraphobic be most likely to exhibit avoidance or fear?
a. touching an insect b. swimming in a backyard pool c. being at the top of a tall building d. sitting in the middle of a row in a crowded theater
Does social psychological research support the popular notion that "first you must love yourself, and only then you are ready to love someone else?" Why or why not?
a. Yes—because people with high self-esteem tend to have longer-lasting relationships than do people with low self-esteem. b. Yes—because people who have narcissistic personality traits tend to report greater relationship satisfaction compared with other people. c. No—because there are essentially no differences in relationship outcome measures when comparing narcissists, those with high self-esteem, and those with low or very low self-esteem. d. Not really—although extreme self-love and extreme self-hate seem to negatively impact relationship outcomes, there are no major differences in relationship outcomes between those with high self-esteem and those with low self-esteem.
According to the research of Pinquart and Schindler, which group of people shows the most satisfaction with retirement?
A. Older adults who retired at typical retirement age and maintained work-related activities. B. Older adults who retired later than average and maintained leisure activities. C. Older adults who retired at typical retirement age and maintained leisure activities. D. Older adults who retired later than average and maintained work-related activities.