You are the coordinator of a senior-citizens group. What activities would you plan to make use of the cognitive developments of later life?
What will be an ideal response?
The activities suggested should recognize the greater aesthetic sense and the
increased philosophical approach of the elderly. Answers will vary. These areas
could be enhanced with programs in art and nature that allow the members to
express their creativity in an individualized way and with discussions and debates on
philosophical issues that require high levels of reflection and review.
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Prolonged use of amphetamines has been linked to an increase in violent behavior, but it is not easy to interpret this link because
a. there are many different definitions of violence. b. people are usually not willing to admit that they have taken amphetamines. c. the violence could be due to a drug user's lifestyle, not the drug itself. d. very few people actually engage in prolonged use of amphetamines.
Paulina is a kindergarten teacher. Every time one of her students answers correctly during her alphabet classes, she uses phrases like "Well done" and "Keep it up." Her behavior exemplifies reinforcement
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The "timing of puberty" effect states that
a. late maturers do better on visual/spatial tasks. b. early maturers have all the cognitive advantages. c. early gender segregation causes testicular feminization syndrome to occur at puberty. d. psychological androgyny causes puberty to occur early.
Heredity is defined as:
a. one's nature, and is based on biological transmission of traits and characteristics. b. the rod shaped structures found in cells. c. traits that are determined by pairs of genes. d. the cell division process by which growth occurs and tissues are replaced.