Whether a person will experience a disequilibrium period as a crisis or merely a transitory phase is most likely to depend on:
a. the number of siblings and amount of contact with extended family the person had.
b. the person's personality and coping skills.
c. the quality of education, number of years of schooling and the person's cohort.
d. whether or not the individual engaged in a life review.
b
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of memory problems. Based on the family's information, the physician suspects the man is experiencing delirium. Which of the following questions would provide information that could confirm this diagnosis? a. "Does schizophrenia run in your family?" b. "Is he taking any medications at this time?" c. "Does he experience any difficulties with motor movements?" d. "Do any members of the family suffer from Huntington's disease?"
Which statement concerning children and adolescents living in poverty is true?
A) Families can overcome the negative effects of inner city neighborhoods. B) The drop-out rate from high school is much higher than in inner city schools. C) Almost 25% of children living in inner cities in the United States are poor. D) Families often keep to themselves, fearing for their children's safety.