Age influences patterns of cognitive and memory performance. Which of these is NOT true according to research studies?

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Age influences patterns of cognitive and memory performance. Which of these is NOT true according to research studies?

A. older adults show a disproportionate decline in memory for negative pictures B. children exhibit more false memories than adults C. children are less future oriented than adults D. young children have less loss aversion than adults in decision making

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What factor has been shown in experiments to increase the willingness for a bystander to help somebody?

A. the presence of many people B. the presence of experimental confederates who do not help C. recent consideration of the importance of helping others D. not being in a rush for an appointment

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Research has shown all of the below EXCEPT which one?

A. Women are more selective in choosing possible dates at speed-dating events regardless of whether the men or women rotate seats at the events. B. Lottery winners are no happier than other people a year or two after their lottery win. C. Students are happier after having a choice of which picture to give away when the choice is irrevocable than when they have the opportunity to reverse their choice in a few days. D. A person is more likely to find other people warm or give away something to a friend after exposure to a warm object (cup, therapeutic pad) than a cold object.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is the most difficult source of bias in personality inventories to correct?

A. Social Desirability Bias B. Response Bias C. Introspective unawareness D. Test-Retest reliability

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is a good example of a teratogen?

A. Taking folic acid during pregnancy B. Playing music to a fetus C. Drinking several cups of coffee per day during pregnancy D. Eating chocolate during pregnancy

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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