Sample Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers: 1. Dr. Joan Goodman is studying how memory changes as people get older. She is most likely a(n) psychologist. A) social B) cognitive C) developmental D) experimental 2. Which is the correct order of stages of prenatal development? A) zygote, fetus, embryo B) zygote, embryo, fetus C) embryo, zygote, fetus D) embryo, fetus, zygote 3. A child can be born a drug addict because: A) drugs used by the mother will pass into the child's bloodstream. B) addiction is an inherited personality trait. C) drugs used by the mother create genetic defects in her chromosomes. D) the fetus's blood has not yet developed a resistance to drugs. 4. A child whose mother drank heavily when she was pregnant is at heightened risk of: A) being emotionally excitable during childhood. B) becoming insecurely attached. C) being born with the physical and cognitive abnormalities of fetal alcohol syndrome. D) addiction to a range of dru...
There’s no need to have your DNA sequenced yet to determine what genes you carry. It won’t change what you need to do now. You have the power to change many things that influence your health and how long you live. Here are 10 steps that will help you have the longest, healthiest life possible: Don’t smoke. Be physically active every day. Eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains, lean protein, vegetables, and fruits. Reduce or avoid unhealthy saturated fats and trans fats. Instead, use healthier monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Be sure to get enough vitamin D and calcium. Maintain a healthy weight and body shape. Challenge your mind. Build a strong social network. Protect your sight, hearing and general health by following preventive care guidelines. Floss, brush, and see a dentist regularly. Poor oral health may have many effects. It can lead to poor nutrition, pain and possibly even a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Discuss with your doctor whether you n...