Which of the Following Is True of Physiological Measures Used

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of physiological measures used in the study of life-span development?

• A) They are based on the assumption that a person's behavior is consistent and stable, yet personality can vary with the situation.
• B) They involve the use of a standard set of questions to obtain people's self-reported beliefs about a particular topic.
• C) They involve the use of electromagnetic waves to construct images of a person's brain tissue and biochemical activity.
• D) They provide insights that sometimes cannot be attained in the laboratory and are used at sporting events and child-care centers.

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Definitions:

Awareness

The state of being conscious of something, including understanding and sensitivity to certain issues.

Third-Wave Therapies

A psychological approach that incorporates mindfulness and acceptance strategies, extending beyond traditional cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Explicit Feature

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Mindfulness

A mental practice of focusing one's awareness on the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.