Describe three biosocial differences between middle-aged men and women, one referring to normal aging, one to the sexual-reproductive system, and one to fatal or chronic illness
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should mention changes in appearance, which may be more difficult for
women in our culture; greater hearing loss among men; higher incidence of chronic
illnesses such as arthritis among women; and the special vulnerability of women to
breast cancer and osteoporosis. Differences in the way men and women experience
reproductive changes and express their sexuality should also be discussed.
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a. acceptance b. anger c. worry d. denial
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a. antidepressants. b. tranquilizers. c. lithium carbonate. d. antipsychotics.
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a. Lack the control of a real experiment because researchers cannot manipulate the adoption variable b. Have shown that rearing children apart from their biological parents has no effect on their intelligence c. Are worse than family studies in determining the heritability of a trait d. Completely control for environmental influences