Which set of aging theories proposes that the mechanical functions of the body simply wear out over time?
A. wear-and-tear theories of aging
B. inevitable death theories of aging
C. life expectancy theories of aging
D. genetic programming theories of aging
Answer: A
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a) France. b) the United States. c) the United Kingdom. d) the former Soviet Union.
Social-psychological research has revealed that viewers of a great deal of television come to view the world as a dangerous and hostile place. If Terry is one such person, what is he likely to think when he watches a violent cops-and-robbers show?
a. "If they can do it, so can I." b. "So that's how it's done." c. "I guess it's the urge to aggress that I'm feeling." d. "I had better get him before he gets me!"
When can a variable be considered extraneous?
A) Only when it is assumed to influence the independent variable B) Only when it is assumed to influence the dependent variable C) Only when it is assumed to influence the control or treatment group D) Only when it is assumed to influence the researcher
Which statement about babbling is true?
A. For vocal babbling to fully develop, infants must be able to hear human speech. B. Deaf infants do not start babbling until much later than hearing infants. C. Babies with hearing impairments produce the greatest diversity of babbling sounds. D. With age, babies coo more than they babble, in an effort to gain control over producing particular sounds.