Studies of vulnerable populations, for example children, older adults, etc., who are exposed to a chronic stressor indicate that they

A. exhibit few cognitive decrements but do show signs of helplessness.
B. eventually habituate to high levels of the stressor.
C. exhibit little adaptation to chronic stressors.
D. eventually learn to change their task strategies and focus to accommodate the noise in their environments.


Answer: C

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

The number of individuals in mental hospitals in the U.S. has decreased substantially since the 1950s.

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Essence started off as a nursing major, but then decided that this was not the right career path for her. She switched to her passion of social work after taking a course in sociology her first semester of college. According to Arnett, she is experiencing

a. positive instability b. feeling in-between c. moratorium d. selective optimization with compensation

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Researchers must carefully consider the ethics involved in developing, conducting, and disseminating their research. Which of the following is the best example of an ethical concern that researchers should keep in mind?

A. Random assignment, because some participants will not receive treatment that may benefit them B. Publication bias, because studies that may further scientific understanding are frequently not published C. Correlational studies, because researchers cannot draw conclusions about causal relationships D. Experimental studies, because attempting to make experimental settings more realistic may cause harm to participants

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