The connection that Lewis Terman found between the characteristic of conscientiousness or social dependability in childhood and the reduced likelihood of an individual dying in any given year during adulthood can be partially explained by the
A. type of parenting style that the children's parents used.
B. fact that these children tended to come from smaller families.
C. children's ability to delay gratification.
D. fact that these individuals were less likely to smoke and drink to excess.
Answer: D
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a. raw fruits and vegetables b. protein-based foods c. grains and cereals d. wild game
As you read this question, you will choose an answer that you decide is correct by relating the question to information already stored in your long-term memory. The mental process taking place as you do this can best be explained by which of the following concepts?
a. attention b. chunking c. rehearsal d. recognition
“Looking at one's own behavior, given a predetermined criterion” best describes which strategy?
a. Self-observation b. Self-assessment c. Self-recording d. Self-determination of reinforcement
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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