Which of the following offers the best explanation of the fact that contacts with acquaintances decline over the course of adulthood while those with family and close friends increase?
a. socioemotional selectivity theory
b. disengagement theory
c. social network theory
d. activity theory

The ideal that all people should be treated equally. a. rule of law b. representative government c. limited government the bill of rights and the declaration of rights both seek to protect a. the separation of powers b. personal liberties c. representative government

Which of the following is not a common estate planning goal? a. maximizing transfer costs. b. minimizing transfer taxes. c. providing for liquidity at death. d. fulfilling client's healthcare decisions.

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. "andy was asked to speak in a school assembly about a fundraising opportunity for a fellow student who had recently been diagnosed with leukemia. andy's stomach hurt and his hands were cold. "steady man," he thought. "you can do this. it's for tim. he needs our ." andy could picture the students wanting to get involved. it occurred to him now that he wasn't just giving a speech. he had something worthwhile to say. which strategies did andy use to reduce his apprehension? select all that apply." be prepared. use muscle relaxation techniques. get experience. think positively. focus on communicating to the audience.