Research by Twenge Indicates That, in the Past Few Decades

question 13

Multiple Choice

Research by Twenge indicates that, in the past few decades, scores on the personality trait of anxiety have ___________ in the population at large.

• A) increased
• B) decreased
• C) remain unchanged

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Definitions:

Caudate Nucleus

A nucleus within the brain known for its role in various forms of memory and movement regulation.

Sleep-deprived

A state resulting from not getting enough sleep, affecting mental, physical, and emotional functioning.

Microsleeps

Brief, unintended episodes of loss of attention associated with events such as blank stare, head snapping, and prolonged eye closure, which may happen when a person is fatigued but trying to stay awake.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and is associated with dreaming and brain activity similar to wakefulness.