As Humans Age, Which of the Following Accurately Describes What

question 11

Multiple Choice

As humans age, which of the following accurately describes what happens to their brains?

• A) neocortical white matter volume shrinks by nearly a third between the ages of 20 and 90
• B) cortical regions begin to shrink at 0.5% a year starting at age 60
• C) the sizes of the ventricles increases, especially in men
• D) all of the above

Discuss the role of perspective-taking and optimal contact in reducing prejudice.

Comprehend the dual process approach to prejudice and its implications for reducing bias.

Recognize the impact of societal and self-perceptions on stereotype formation, self-objectification, and stereotype threat.

Evaluate strategies to combat stereotypes, including the role of role models and self-affirmation in mitigating stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Subjects

Participants or individuals under study in a research project.

Research Methods

Various strategies, techniques, and procedures used to gather and analyze information in the pursuit of knowledge or understanding.

Experimental

Related to or based on controlled and intentional intervention to investigate an hypothesis or the effect of a variable.

Descriptive/Correlational

A type of research methodology that involves observing and describing the behavior of a subject without influencing it, often used to find patterns or correlations between variables.