The theory of terminal decline or terminal drop proposes
a. a situation of panic can cause sudden decrease in cognitive functioning.
b. a precipitous decrease in cognitive functioning occurs one to two years before death.
c. memory loss for older people is irreversible.
d. loss of intelligence is inevitable and irreversible when people reach 80 years of age.
ANSWER: b
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a. eliminate favoritism. b. regulate the size of the organization. c. create a friendly environment. d. improve efficiency.
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a. more than 20% of the population that is considered poor b. more than 20% of the population that is considered rich c. the majority of people who serve as heads of major corporations d. the majority of the population with advanced college degrees
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A. men forbidding their wives from earning more money than they earn B. gender socialization, which steers women toward lower-paying occupations C. women being more likely to leave the workforce for childcare responsibilities D. the gender division of labor, which limits women's access to top-paying jobs