PY2 - Langer and Rodin (1976)

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  • Created on: 28-05-12 17:52
Studied the ....
The effects of choice and enhanced personal responsibility for the aged.
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DeCharms (1930) described the need to control one's personal environment as ' an intrinsic necessity of life itself'. TRUE or FALSE
False
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Who studies geriatric patients?
Ferrare
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Where was this study conducted?
Nursing home in Connecticut
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The Ps had been at the home for different lengths of time and were of different socioeconomic background. TRUE or FALSE
False
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In the RIG, there were 8 males and 39 femals. In the CG, there were 9 males and 35 females. TRUE or FALSE
True
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Were the Ps aware of the aims?
No
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What percentage of the RIG were considered to have improved, compare with only 21% of the CG?
93%
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It is not clear from this study whether the behavioural improvements show were a direct consequence of increased perception of choice and decision-making opportunities or whether they were an indirect consequence. TRUE or FALSE?
True
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Rodin and Langer (1977) re-evaluated the residents in this core study 18 months later. __% of the residents in the RIG died compared with __% of those in the CG.
15 and 30
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DeCharms (1930) described the need to control one's personal environment as ' an intrinsic necessity of life itself'. TRUE or FALSE

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False

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Who studies geriatric patients?

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Where was this study conducted?

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The Ps had been at the home for different lengths of time and were of different socioeconomic background. TRUE or FALSE

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Kyle james

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You stink misha!

Misha

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Don't be mean Mr James!! >.<

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