Which of the Following Is Not a Reason for Why

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason for why rates of psychopathology are so low late in life?

• A)Older adults may underreport symptoms.
• B)Cohort effects.
• C)People with mental illness are at risk for early death.
• D)Dementia masks most other psychopathology.

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Definitions:

Motivation Psychology

The study of what drives individuals to initiate, sustain, direct, and terminate actions.

Sexual Response Cycle

Masters and Johnson’s model of sexual response, which consists of four stages or phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits or incentives given by external sources, such as money, grades, or praise, that motivate people to engage in certain behaviors.

Cognitive Theorists

Psychologists who study how we perceive, think, and solve problems, emphasizing the importance of mental processes in understanding behavior.