Based on socioemotional selectivity theory, which statement would an older person make?

A) "I'm constantly doing things I don't like."
B) "I want to meet as many new people as I possibly can."
C) "I'd better be nice to that person, even though I can't stand her."
D) "I've decided to do exactly what I want!

Answer: D) "I've decided to do exactly what I want!

Psychology

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a. If she smiles at employees the way her male colleagues do, they are likely to begin disliking her. b. She is more likely to make "emotional" and illogical decisions than her male colleagues. c. When women express anger like their male colleagues, they are more likely to be seen as "out of control." d. Crying in front of male employees will make them like her more, but will prevent her from being promoted.

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Research in neuroscience should focus on

a. reductionism, generalization, and functionalism. b. reductionism. c. generalization. d. functionism. e. evolution.

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