Generalizing from the text, when an older adult is given a laboratory memory test, his or her score will:

A) be totally inaccurate.
B) minimize her true abilities.
C) reflect her true abilities.
D) inflate her true abilities.

Answer: B) minimize her true abilities.

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Why are "stress interviews" generally not appropriate in clinical settings?

a. Upsetting patients/clients may result in malpractice claims. b. Anxious interviewees are less likely to disclose personal information. c. Most psychologists are unable to correctly conduct stress interviews. d. Stress interviews are only used in criminal investigations.

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