One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that
a. the abilities acquired through formal education help compensate for some of the deficits of the disorder
b. the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder.
c. knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder.
d. the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder.
a
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a. a delusion. b. an illusion. c. a mental set. d. a generic insight.
The notion that DNA regulates the aging process is referred to as the
cellular accident. error catastrophe. genetic clock. free-radical hypothesis.
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a. do seem to perceive a difference between the shallow side and the deep side. b. show no reaction when placed on either side of the "cliff." c. seem to be afraid of the "cliff" only if their mothers look scared. d. use only monocular cues, but not binocular cues, to perceive depth.
Genetic influences on eating disorders are
a) a substantial factor b) a minor factor c) not important for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa d) not important for obesity