One aspect of the definition for total brain death is the total unresponsiveness to stimuli.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2About one year after she retired, Betty Joe suddenly became very unhappy and expressed the opinion that she now had nothing to do in her life. Atchley would argue that Betty Joe appears have entered the _____ phase of retirement.
a. honeymoon
b. reorientation
c. midlife
d. disenchantment
Question 3Which is a key theme of the modern lifespan perspective on development?
a. Development is solely continuous across the lifespan.
b. Development proceeds in multiple directions.
c. Humans become less diverse as they age.
d. We are passive in our own development.
Question 4According to Atchley's model, a month or so after retirement, most workers are in the _____ phase.
a. honeymoon
b. reorientation
c. preretirement
d. disenchantment
Question 5Which statement concerning bereavement programs is true?
a. Most bereaved individuals need psychological interventions to help them cope.
b. A past history of depression does not increase the risk of depression in a bereaved individual.
c. Family therapy can help bereaved parents and children communicate more openly.
d. Support groups are effective for those dealing with the death of a spouse, but ineffective for those dealing with the death of a child.
Question 6Sal has decided that his wife and he should sit down and begin talking about how their financial status when they retire in a few years. This indicates that Sal is in the _____ phase of retirement.
a. honeymoon
b. reorientation
c. preretirement
d. disenchantment