Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Four

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four hypotheses to explain differences between tested ability and actual performance of the elderly?

• A) Differences in types of cognition tested
• B) Differences in the representativeness of either the individual or the observation
• C) Different measurements for cell growth and retention
• D) Different standards of evaluation

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Definitions:

Insanity Defense

A legal defense used in criminal trials arguing that the defendant was not responsible for their actions due to psychiatric illness at the time of the crime.

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Tarasoff

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Therapist

A professional trained to treat emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders through various psychological techniques and therapies.