Which of the following factors are considered in a description of one's functional age?

a) Cognitive functioning
b) Physical and psychological well-being
c) Emotional/behavioral functioning
d) Their ability to recover from illness


Answer: b

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a. become upset very easily and have difficulty accepting new experiences b. are generally shy and fearful of unfamiliar people c. are generally happy, but may show high levels of distress in new or unfamiliar situations d. are typically happy and readily establish daily routines

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The normal development of a male locked in an Oedipal rivalry would be expected to occur when

a. he finds a substitute source of sexual gratification. b. his superego overpowers the sexual impulses of his id. c. he identifies with his father and accepts his values. d. he becomes fixated at the phallic stage of development.

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