Newer research with sequential developmental designs has documented that compared to
older adults of previous generations that older adults of today:
A) show less common sense or practical intellect.
B) are more creative than older adults of previous generations.
C) enjoy taking intelligence tests more.
D) score higher on traditional tests of adult intellect.
D
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An important point from the authors' discussion on why people need to care about the dangers of pseudo-psychology is that
a. harm rarely results from pseudopsychological beliefs or treatments. b. a lack of critical thinking may lead to poor decisions that affects one's personal life, including their physical or emotional health. c. people are often quite accurate and unbiased in their day-to-day decision-making. d. quackery and pseudo-psychology are especially easy to detect without exposure to critical thinking or skepticism. e. the more people listen to pseudo-psychology, the more accurate the claims of that pseudo-psychology¬ become.
Which of the following is NOT evidence of the strong feelings of intimacy and commitment that typically grow in long-term relationships?
A) Losing a spouse wreaks serious psychological and physical havoc. B) People in long-term relationships often feel less passion for one another over time. C) Someone whose spouse dies has an increased risk of dying. D) Extended separation from a long-term partner is emotionally difficult.