Ruth and Gerald Are a Married Couple

question 89

Multiple Choice

Ruth and Gerald are a married couple. Both are in their late 60s. It is likely that as they get older, ________.

• A) both Ruth and Gerald will get shorter
• B) Gerald will get shorter, but Ruth will not get shorter
• C) Ruth will get shorter, but Gerald will not get shorter
• D) only if Ruth or Gerald has osteoporosis, he or she will get shorter

Understand the concept and application of hypotheses in research.

Comprehend the role and limitations of different data collection methods.

Grasp the significance of longitudinal and cross-sectional studies.

Understand the impact of theoretical perspectives on family research.

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Definitions:

Brain Volume

Refers to the size of the brain, often measured in cubic centimeters or milliliters, and considered important in neuroscience for comparing individual or group differences.

Conservation Skills

The understanding that certain properties of objects, such as volume or mass, remain the same despite changes in their form or appearance.

Alzheimers Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

Normal Aging

The physiological and psychological changes that naturally occur in the human body over time, not associated with disease or severe disability.