Gerontologists Are Scientists Who Focus on the Biological,psychological,and Social Aspects

question 78

True/False

Gerontologists are scientists who focus on the biological,psychological,and social aspects of aging.

Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Recognize the symptoms and causes of common respiratory diseases.

Explain factors that can weaken the body's immune system.

Describe the characteristics and impact of subcellular microorganisms.

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Definitions:

Conservation

In psychology, the concept that a child recognizes that quantity does not change with physical rearrangement; in environmental science, the protection of natural resources.

Public Commitments

Decisions or promises made in a public setting, which are more likely to be upheld due to the added pressure of social accountability.

Prompts

Cues that convey a message and remind people to do something.

Hypocrisy Induction

A technique for effecting behavior change by confronting people with the inconsistency between their attitudes and their behavior.