Sarah Is in Her Forties

question 13

Multiple Choice

Sarah is in her forties.Her menstrual cycle is irregular and she is experiencing "hot flashes" that are keeping her awake at night.The changes Sarah is experiencing are called _______.

• A)the climacteric
• B)perimenopause
• C)menopause
• D)andropause

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Definitions:

Conversion Effect

When minority influence brings about a sudden and dramatic internal and private change in the attitudes of a majority.

Moscovici

Refers to Serge Moscovici, a French social psychologist known for his work on social influence and the theory of social representations.

Private Change

Alterations in personal beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors that are influenced by internal factors or personal reflection, not necessarily observable by others.

Attitudes

Mental states or leanings toward objects, people, or events, reflecting evaluations or feelings.