In which of the following tasks is an older adult most likely to outperform a younger adult?
A. Resolving a conflict with a friend
B. Recollecting the names of the invitees to his or her last birthday party
C. Performing a timed arithmetic test
D. Repeating a random sequence of numbers in ascending order
Answer: A
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a. Linda Subich b. Linda Gottfredson c. John Holland d. Donald Super
Which of the following is a reason why great-grandparents do not have close relationships with their great-grandchildren?
a) Great-grandparents are often kept at a distance by the grandparents. b) There may be too many great-grandchildren, and therefore, great-grandparents do not feel an emotional tie. c) Great-grandparents lack interest in being involved in raising great-grandchildren, and therefore, don't build relationships. d) Close relationships between great-grandparents and their great-grandchildren usually only occur when the grandparents maintained a good relationship with their parents.
Larry wants to increase the amount of exercise that he gets. Larry arranges for significant others in his life to help influence his target behavior by having them exercise with him and give him encouragement and praise. This self-management strategy is referred to as:
a. social support b. behavioral assistance c. peer assistance d. environmental support
Which of the following is the best definition of overconfidence ?
a. The tendency to verify rather than challenge our existing schemas b. Errors in memory that result from receiving new, conflicting information c. When stimuli that are bright or colorful grab our attention d. When we are more certain of our judgments than we should be