Modern definitions of successful aging have shifted the focus toward
A) specific achievements and physical characteristics.
B) the processes older adults use to reach personally valued goals.
C) easily measurable outcomes, such as the absence of disabilities.
D) cognitive performance and creative achievements.
B
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Based on recent research regarding the ability to forecast emotional reactions to major events, people tend to ________.
a. be accurate judges of the emotional impact of future events b. underestimate the emotional impact of negative events but not positive events c. underestimate the emotional impact of positive events but not negative events d. overestimate the emotional impact of both negative and positive events
In making general comments about cultures that could help clinicians be more cognizant of cultural differences, what must one be aware of to avoid stereotyping?
a) In order to offer the best mental health services possible, clinicians must learn the stereotypes relevant to the culture. b) That individuals within a culture can be as different from each other as they are from another culture. c) That stereotyping is a common occurrence and that it is only negative when people hold negative stereotypes. d) None of the above.