Describe the Brain at Midlife and How Changes in the Brain

question 46

Essay

Describe the brain at midlife and how changes in the brain make tip-of-the-tongue experiences more likely.

Understand the transtheoretical model of behavior change and its stages.

Recognize the implications of stress on physical health and the concept of hardiness.

Describe the role of social support in stress management and coping.

Understand the different types of amnesia and their psychological or trauma-related causes.

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Definitions:

Monetarist Economists

Economists who believe that variations in the money supply have major influences on national output in the short run and the price level over longer periods.

Phillips Curve

Curve showing inverse relationship between the unemployment rate and the rate of inflation.

Laffer Curve

Shows that at very high tax rates, very few people will work and pay taxes; therefore government revenue will rise as tax rates are lowered.

General Price Level

indicates the average of the current prices of all goods and services in the economy at a specific time.