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Which of the following has the strongest relationship with psychological problems?
Pressure
Quid pro quo with regards to sexual harassment
Quid pro quo with regards to sexual harassment
The best-known experiments on the self-fulfilling prophecy have been conducted regarding which of the following settings?
Teacher expectations of students
Which of the following is NOT true regarding attaining a job?
Technical qualifications are the main factor in determining the success of your job search.
Which of the following is NOT true of drug therapies?
The pharmaceutical industry is not sufficiently influential in research as it relates to drug testing.
Marquita yells at the people around her when something doesn't go her way. Her behavior is most like the defense mechanism of
regression
Sexual satisfaction is correlated with
relationship stability for men.
Catharsis is Freud's term for
release of emotional tension.
Beneficial effects of stress
result from an adaptation process initiated by the stress to make personal changes.
Sylvia wanted to practice her assertive communication and asked her friend to pretend she was Sylvia's boss who was a source of her intimidation. This is an example of
role playing.
When relationships are in distress
self-disclosure patterns change.
According to research,
self-esteem is strongly and consistently related to happiness.
The tendency to attribute one's successes to personal factors and one';s failures to situational factors is called
self-serving bias.
Women in abusive relationships
stay because of unrealistic fears that they may be beaten or murdered if they try to leave.
Minor hassles seem to be more strongly related to mental health than major stressful events because
stressful events can be cumulative.
Prior to the 18th century, most conceptions of abnormal behavior were based on
superstition, such as demons, witches, or being punished by God.
People are _____ at predicting what will make them happy.
surprisingly bad
Internal conflict occurs when
two or more incompatible motivations or behavioral impulses compete for expression.
A correlation exists when
two variables are related to each other.
Philip engages in self-destructive unhealthy behavior. He most likely Correct!
underestimates the risks of his behavior compared to others' self-destructive behaviors.
The first step in assertiveness training is
understand what assertive communication is compared to other styles.
When Phyllis takes a personality inventory, the resulting scores on the subscales that measure masculinity and femininity are both low. This pattern of scoring is called
undifferentiated.
Counselors
usually work in schools, colleges, geriatric centers, and human services agencies.
The term psychobabble applies to
vague, but "hip" language.
The cost of therapy
varies depending on the setting and whether it is supported by tax dollars.
The way someone speaks about others influences our impression of that person. This is due to the key source of information of
verbal behavior.
It appears that especially for men the left hemisphere is more actively involved in ______ and mathematical processing, while the right hemisphere is specialized to handle ______ processing.
verbal; spatial
We cannot claim that stress causes illness because
virtually all the research on stress and health is correlational.
Kobasa's research on hardiness found that executives stayed healthier who Correct!
were more committed, felt more in control, and had bigger appetites for challenge.
Jimmy is three years old and his mother has warned him to never touch the stovetop. This is an example of
when obedience is good.
Positive feelings arise just on the basis of seeing someone
whether there is interaction or not.
According to Robinson, Johnson, and Shields, people were viewed as more genuine and likable who presented themselves
with a mix of self-deprecating and self-promoting comments.
Whenever Michelle stops drinking coffee, she develops strong headaches. Her _____ is an indication that she is _____ dependent on the caffeine.
withdrawal symptom; physically
Research indicates that
within the first year of divorce, half of fathers basically lose contact with their children.
According to research in gender differences in patterns of orgasm
women are less likely than men to reach orgasm during intercourse.
Married men and women surveyed about the frequency of sex responded most with
a few times per month.
William's therapist recommended he go into the hospital when William called saying he was feeling as if he might harm himself. William will probably go to
a public or private mental hospital or a psychiatric ward in a general hospital.
The results of empirical surveys about well-being indicate that
a small minority of people rate themselves as unhappy.
Regarding SSRIs, which of the following is true?
Adolescents starting on SSRIs should be monitored closely.
Road rage is an example of reacting to stress with
Aggression
Which of the following is true of marital adjustment?
All couples encounter problems.
People who have low concern for self and others are likely to use the conflict management style of
Avoiding
Interpersonal roots of depression include all of the following except
attracting a supportive social network.
Learned helplessness was originally viewed as a product of _____. Current theory proposes that it is _____ that determines helplessness.
conditioning; cognitive interpretation
Almost all research on self-presentation has been
conducted on first meetings between strangers.
In Gottman's communication patterns, _____ involves communicating insulting feelings that one's spouse is inferior.
contempt
Efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands caused by stress in one's life are collectively known as Correct!
coping
Answering "yes" to questions such as "I worry that others don't like me" and "I have difficulty accepting praise or flattery" is an indication of
low self-esteem.
Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is
maladaptive, but small illusions may often be beneficial.
During the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle,
males experience a refractory period.
The expectation that marriage will fill diverse psychological needs
may be linked to higher divorce rates in individualistic societies.
Optimistic bias
may lead to risky behaviors.
Regarding psychological health, marijuana
may precipitate schizophrenia in those with a genetic vulnerability.
to select participants, set goals, initiate the therapeutic process and protect the clients from harm.
Behavior is a product of learning.
Ambient stress refers to
chronic environmental conditions that place adaptive demands on people.
Eric has a high concern for self and others. He likes to find solutions that satisfy both parties. He considers conflicts as mutual problems to be solved. Eric is likely to deal with conflict using the style of
collaborating.
The best way to avoid troublesome battles over money is probably to
communicate about planning and expenditures.
Which of the following is NOT an example of modern job segregation?
Women and minority groups working in separate cubicles from white men
A good way to find out what therapeutic services are available in your community is
look in a local phone book, the Internet, or ask friends.
Which of the following is NOT a cause of burnout?
low salary.
Emergency contraception refers to
progestin pills also called "morning after" pills.
Which of the following is true regarding mental health services?
About 15% of the U.S. population use mental health services in a given year.
Antonia married to Brandon, whose parents arranged their union. Antonia is part of a culture that makes up about _____ of the world's cultures.
30%
In 2009, Burger's experiment replicating Milgram's obedience studies found
70% of participants continued to shock the learner despite hearing cries of anguish.
About _____ percent of Americans will marry at least once.
90
Which of the following is NOT true of people who report experiencing some type of racial discrimination? A negative effect on mental health A negative effect on well-being A high report of ambient stress A high report of stress
A high report of ambient stress
Subjective well-being is:
A person's assessment of their own well-being or happiness
Cognitive models of depression maintain that negative thinking is what leads to depression in many people. Correct! All of these has been supported in longitudinal studies of college students. cannot be adequately and ethically tested for cause and effect.
All of these
Psychiatric social workers generally have a master's degree. typically work with patients and their families to help the patient integrate back into the community. work as part of a treatment team. Correct! All of these
All of these
Which of the following should you look for in self-help books? All of these Focus on a particular kind of problem Clarity in communication Some mention of the theoretical or research basis for the advice
All of these
Which of the following are common job stressors? All of these and more Lack of privacy, deadline pressures, lack of control over one's work Office politics, cost or loss of health care and pension benefits High noise levels, fear of being downsized, conflicts with coworkers
All of these and more
An active and ongoing process of continuing mutual self-disclosure and maintaining relationship-enhancing beliefs and attributions about one's partner includes expressing feelings of commitment and having an optimistic view of the future of the relationship. involves using good listening skills. Correct! All of these apply. is called minding.
All of these apply.
Higher socioeconomic groups are more likely to seek medical care than lower-income people. more likely to report better health than lower-income people. All of these apply. more likely to report fewer symptoms than lower-income people.
All of these apply.
Twenty-three percent of high school girls and 16% of boys are at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases. are at high risk for pregnancy. use either withdrawal or no contraception at all. Correct! All of these apply.
All of these apply.
Children tend to separate into same-gender groups without being adult-driven. Correct! All of these are true. naturally and spend more time with same-gender peers from 6 to 12 years of age. between the ages of 4 and 6 years.
All of these are true.
Diana was raised by parents who were high in acceptance, but also high in control. Which of the following is likely to be true of Diana? Her parents had an authoritative parenting style. She probably has high self-esteem. All of these are true. She may be from any ethnic group and still have high self-esteem.
All of these are true.
Which of the following is NOT true of emergency contraception methods? All of these are true. If a fertilized egg is already implanted into the wall of the uterus, progestin will not harm it. Mifepristone can induce a miscarriage in the first seven weeks of a pregnancy. Progestin pills are 95% effective in preventing pregnancy if they are taken within 24 hours after intercourse.
All of these are true.
Which of the following is NOT a major source of gender-role messages?
Hormones
Which of these constructive coping techniques focuses on changing one's interpretation of stressful events?
Appraisal-focused coping
_____ involves standing up for your rights when someone else is about to infringe on them.
Assertiveness
Goldie was so afraid of the storm, that she could not calm herself even though the storm was merely being reported on the news and many miles away. Which anxiety disorder is Goldie most likely to be experiencing?
Brontophobia
_____ is a syndrome involving physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and a lowered sense of self-efficacy that is attributable to work-related stress.
Burnout
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons family background influences career choice?
Children in lower-status families are often taught to conform and obey, which is related to higher-status jobs.
John says, "My friends think I am smart." John is most likely from which culture?
Collectivistic
_____ involves the decision and intent to maintain a relationship in spite of the difficulties and costs that may arise.
Commitment
Compared to other dual-earner families, gay and lesbian dual-earner households
Compared to other dual-earner families, gay and lesbian dual-earner households
Janet noticed that Craig was forgetting to clean up his papers in the living room. Janet failed to notice the many times that Craig had cleaned up. What is occurring?
Confirmation bias
_____ is a persistent negative attitude marked by cynical, mistrusting thoughts, feelings of anger, and overtly aggressive actions.
Hostility
Which of the following is NOT a common emotional reaction to stress according to Richard Lazarus?
Coping efforts
Determining whether a depression is normal or abnormal depends upon
Determining whether a depression is normal or abnormal depends upon
Dr. Benoit has an M.D. degree and usually treats people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Dr. Benoit is most likely a
Dr. Benoit has an M.D. degree and usually treats people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Dr. Benoit is most likely a
__________ is the apparent causation and developmental history of an illness.
Etiology
Frank taught his son Fred to use the toilet by giving him a candy reward every time Fred made it into the bathroom. This is an example of CLASSICAL conditioning.
False
The majority of people who experience a traumatic event will develop post traumatic stress disorder.
False
_____ is getting someone to agree to a small request to increase the chances that they will agree to a larger request later.
Foot-in-the-door technique
_____ occurs in any situation in which the pursuit of some goal is thwarted.
Frustration
Wilma is going to set up a self-modification program to increase her time spent exercising each day. She is systematically observing her exercise behavior for a week before she begins her program. Which step is she doing?
Gathering baseline data
Carmen has gradually been becoming more and more anxious in a variety of situations. She seems to worry excessively all the time about almost everything. Which anxiety disorder is Carmen most likely to be experiencing?
Generalized anxiety disorder
_____ is the simultaneous treatment of several or more clients together.
Group therapy
Which of the following is NOT true regarding reactions to illness?
Health is NOT affected by how individuals respond to symptoms and illnesses.
_____ is a physiological process and _____ is a mindful activity and complex process.
Hearing; listening
Which of the following is NOT related to procrastination?
High achievement motivation
Which of the following is NOT a personal characteristic that is related to choosing an occupation?
Income
Which of the following statements is true of gender differences for a given trait score?
Individual differences are far more varied within each gender than between genders.
Which of the following is NOT an area of gender difference in cognitive abilities?
Intelligence
_____ is defined as an interactional process in which one person sends a message to another.
Interpersonal communication
Which of the following is the primary advantage of the experimental method?
It allows scientists to draw cause-and-effect conclusions.
Which of the following is NOT true of hardiness?
It is a poor predictor of success in high-stress occupations.
In a behavior modification plan:
It is important for the target behavior to be clearly defined
Which of the following is true of the cause of dissociative amnesia?
It is usually attributed to extreme stress.
Which of the following is a criticism of Wallerstein's 1970s longitudinal study of children of divorce?
It was based on a small sample that was not representative of the population at large.
Jeff was standing in the bus less than four feet from other people. This example illustrates that
Jeff may be uncomfortable because of the violation of his personal space.
Both Keera and Vin worked full-time, although Keera's job was not a career. Keera has maintained primary custody of their two children. Since their divorce, which of these is most likely?
Keera will have a 36% decrease in standard of living and Vin's standard of living will increase 28%.
_____ is the study of communication through body movements.
Kinesics
_____ is a passive behavior produced by exposure to unavoidable aversive events.
Learned helplessness
Which of the following is NOT a factor for work stress according to Keita and Hurrell? More workers service industries Unpredictable economy Rapid changes in technology Correct! Less diversity
Less diversity
According to Baumeister, which of the following does NOT describe people who are narcissistic?
Less likely to be a delinquent or criminal than those with low self-esteem
Which of the following is NOT true of people who seek mental health services?
Many people equate seeking therapy with personal strength.
Which of the following is NOT related to the qualities of attractiveness?
Matching looks
Which of the following is NOT true of divorce rates?
Most divorces occur after 12 to 15 years of marriage.
Which of the following is NOT a reason it is difficult to obtain accurate measures of self-esteem?
Most individuals hold unrealistically negative views about themselves.
Which of the following is consistent with the self-defeating behavior?
Most people engage in self-defeating behavior at some time.
Which of the following is true regarding adopting an assertive attitude? You Answered
Most programs do not talk explicitly about attitudes, but seem to instill a new attitude indirectly.
______ is a personality trait marked by an inflated sense of importance, a need for attention and admiration, a sense of entitlement, and a tendency to exploit others.
Narcissism
Oxycontin, Demerol, Vicodin, and codeine are types of
Narcotics
Which of the following is a finding that supports the idea that anxiety disorders are stress related?
Patients with panic disorder had experienced a dramatic increase in stress in the month prior to the onset of their disorder.
Which of the following is likely to be a reason for couples to choose not to have children?
New career opportunities for women
In response to stress:
People may actually feel both positive and negative emotions
Which of the following has been found to be very important to overall happiness?
Personality
Twin studies have shown that:
Personality is affected by genetics
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons proximity increases attraction? Living or working close by costs less in terms of time and energy. People who are near each other are more likely to find out their similarities. The person becomes more familiar. Correct! Physical attractiveness is more easily noticed.
Physical attractiveness is more easily noticed.
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs:
Physiological needs must be met before other needs can be met
Which of the following is NOT true regarding outpatient therapy utilization rates? The rates of married people are lower than those single or those divorced. Correct! Rates are relatively high among ethnic minorities. The rates of those with 17 years or more of education are higher than those with less education. The rates of those using public insurance are higher than those with private insurance.
Rates are relatively high among ethnic minorities.
Which of the following is NOT a cue that someone is lying.
Relatively long explanations without excessive hesitations.
Which of the following are the three steps in friendship repair rituals?
Reproach, remedy, acknowledge
Which of the following is not a cause of stress?
Resilience
Which of the following is NOT a beneficial effect of stress?
Resistance to physical illness
_____ are inferences that people draw about the causes of their own behavior and experiences.
Self-attribution
Which of the following is true regarding cohabitation?
Seventy-five percent of female cohabitants expect to marry their partner.
Which of the following are key words that often show up in catastrophic thinking?
Should, ought, always, and must
Psychoanalysis was developed by:
Sigmund Freud
_____ is the acquisition of the norms and roles expected of people in a particular society.
Socialization
_____ is any circumstance that threatens well-being and taxes coping abilities.
Stress
Which of the following is NOT true regarding critics of the medical model of abnormal behavior?
The disease analogy continues to be useful.
According to Smith, what is the difference between old and new work attitudes?
The keys to today's job success are self-direction, flexibility, and up-to-date knowledge and skills.
Which of the following is NOT true of condoms?
The man should withdraw after completely losing his erection.
Self-actualization refers to:
The need to fulfill one's potential
____ refers to perceiving negative characteristics as being dispositional and due to group membership.
The ultimate attribution error
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding attitudes toward single people?
There is no stigma to being single in modern times.
Which of the following is NOT true of drugs such as Thorazine, Mellaril, and Haldon? They require use over a span of weeks to months for effective improvement of symptoms. They are antipsychotics used primarily in the treatment of schizophrenia. Correct! They are effective antianxiety drugs. They are effective in reducing psychotic symptoms in about 70% of patients.
They are effective antianxiety drugs.
Which of the following is NOT necessarily true about close relationships?
They are emotionally intimate.
Which of the following is true of liars compared to those telling the truth?
They include less unusual content in their stories
_____ is a progressive decrease in a person's responsiveness to a drug with continued use.
Tolerance
Humanistic perspectives focus on an optimistic view of human nature Correct!
True
Research has shown that forgiveness is positively related to measures of well-being and negatively related to measures of anxiety and depression.
True
Stress can promote positive psychological change called posttraumatic growth. Correct!
True
Things in the environment, such as noise and crowding, can cause significant amounts of stress on a daily basis. Correct!
True
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for coronary disease?
Type B personality
Social support is:
Various types of aid provided by members of one's social network
Which of the following is known about the causes of dissociative identity disorder?
Very little
Which of the following is NOT true of antianxiety drugs?
Which of the following is NOT true of antianxiety drugs?
Which of the following is NOT true of technology in the workplace?
Which of the following is NOT true of technology in the workplace?
Which of the following is true of shifting marital roles?
Wives are still doing the bulk of household chores, even when they work outside the home.
Your textbook points out that the greatest enhancement to self-esteem is probably
acceptance and genuine affection from others.
The first step in promoting sexual satisfaction is to
acquire accurate information about sex.
In Ellis's system, the _____ may be any potentially stressful transaction.
activating event
The loneliest age group is
adolescents and young adults.
Chen and Martin found that _____ humor is related to better mental health and _____ humor is related to poorer mental health.
affiliative; aggressive
Females have a higher rate of ______ than males. eating disorders depression Correct! all of these anxiety
all of these
The finding that individuals whose partners are either androgynous or feminine (but not masculine or undifferentiated) report higher relationship satisfaction holds true for all of these couples. lesbian couples. gay couples. cohabiting heterosexuals.
all of these couples.
In order to gradually elevate mood and help bring people out of a depression, an SSRI might be less helpful if the person's depressive mood is due to bipolar disorder. Correct! all of these statements are true. an antidepressant drug such as those in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors would probably be helpful. some younger people in the first nine days of taking antidepressants may be more at risk for suicide than if given a placebo.
all of these statements are true.
A social trend that seems to be increasing loneliness is a rise in social isolation. parents with less time to cultivate adult relationships. Correct! all of these. more technology replacing social interactions.
all of these.
Children who witness marital violence experience all of these. increased delinquency. reduced self-esteem. depression.
all of these.
Jim noticed that there was someone lying on the floor in the hallway. Lots of people were walking by and although a few looked at the person, no one slowed down or stopped. Jim is likely to determine the person is not in need of urgent assistance and continue walking as well because of the ambiguous situation. informational influence. all of these. the bystander effect
all of these.
Marital conflict is associated with increased domestic violence. Correct! all of these. Increased physical health problems. increased depression and alcoholism.
all of these.
Results of burnout include increased absenteeism. Correct! all of these. increased vulnerability to health problems. reduced productivity.
all of these.
Results of sexual harassment can include reduced self-esteem and increased alcohol consumption. Correct! all of these. Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. less commitment to work and employer.
all of these.
The likelihood of developing a mood disorder influenced by genetic factors is most likely a predisposition for mood disorders. supported by the concordance rate of twin studies. relatively strong. Correct! all of these.
all of these.
The process of adjustment relates to all of these. behavior in groups. friendship and love. how people deal with stress.
all of these.
In Milgram's experiments on obedience, the subject was
always the teacher.
Work is
an activity that produces something of value for others.
Roger noticed that every time he started eating a bag of potato chips, he was watching television. Roger identified
an antecedent.
A polygraph is
an emotion detector.
Peggy thought Earl must be a good student and like reading. Earl wears glasses. Peggy may be judging Earl by
appearance.
People who see themselves as being similar across different social roles
are better adjusted than those with less integration of self-views.
Intersex individuals
are born with ambiguous genitals, sex organs, or sex chromosomes.
Self-help books about self-improvement
are not likely to turn the reader's life around.
Support for the idea that women have learned to value men's economic strength is supported by the finding that
as women's economic power increases, so does their preference for a physically attractive male.
Tom believes he deals with conflict by using a pragmatic approach that acknowledges the needs of both parties. He tries to meet others halfway. His style is most likely
compromising.
When people yield to social pressure in their public behavior, but their private beliefs have not changed they are
being compliant.
A newer designation of eating disorder that involves distress-inducing eating binges without purging, fasting, or excessive exercise following is
binge-eating disorder.
Parents influence socialization
by encouraging play activities with different toys based on gender.
When Cathy blamed herself for her boyfriend's unfaithfulness, she was engaged in what Albert Ellis calls
catastrophic thinking
You can become a more effective conversationalist by using nonverbal cues to communicate your interest in the other person. following the Golden Rule--give to others what you would like them to give to you. focusing on the other person instead of yourself. doing all of these.
doing all of these.
Research on survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 indicates that a common reaction to severe stress is
depression and anxiety.
Self-regulation seems to develop Correct!
develop early and remain stable.
Eating disorders
develop in about 2% -3% of young women for bulimia and 1% for anorexia.
Chronic stress can do all of these. reduce humoral immune response to bacteria. reduce cellular immune response to viruses. suppress the immune system more the longer it lasts.
do all of these.
Mindfulness
does all of these.
Observing someone modeling assertive communication
does all of this.
One reason some women temporarily opt out of the workforce or go into business for themselves is they had infant children and long work hours. to gain more control over their lives. Correct! due to all of these. work-family conflict.
due to all of these.
The central aspect of burnout is
exhaustion.
The stage of the general adaptation syndrome in which we are most likely to become ill, is the _____ stage.
exhaustion.
A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when
expectations about a person cause him or her to behave in ways that confirm the expectations.
Some specific guidelines for dealing effectively with interpersonal conflicts are
focus on specific behaviors rather than general statements about personality, avoid loaded words, and use an assertive communication style.
Expecting the salesperson in a clothing store to try to convince you to buy clothes means you are less susceptible to the persuasion because of
forewarning.
Fabio gave Carlos some really bad advice when Carlos lost his job. Fabio told him to
give up setting a realistic budget.
When Carl went to buy a car, the deal was being signed when he found out the radio and sound system were considered options along with the floor mats, steering wheel cover, and air-conditioner. These amounted to more than $1,000 additional fees added to the price that had been agreed. Carl is most likely to
go through with the deal because of the lowball technique.
Ginny had cold sores around her mouth. As her friend, you would suggest that she
go to a health clinic as soon as possible.
Community mental health centers
have psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers on staff.
Sylvia asked Ben to wear a pin supporting the Red Cross. When she asked Ben later for a donation to the Red Cross,
he would be likely to donate because of the tendency to be consistent in his behavior.
The marriage and motherhood mandates fuel women's intense focus on ______, which is, learning how to attract and interest males as prospective mates.
heterosexual success
Part of the answer to understanding why stress increases the risk for colds, rheumatoid arthritis, lower back pain, asthma, and periodontal disease is
immune functioning.
Cannabis tends to produce
impaired cognitive functioning and perceptual-motor coordination.
Feldman and Rosenman found a relationship between _____ and coronary risk.
impatience
Most women have major day-to-day responsibilities
in the three roles of spouse, parent, and worker.
The study of human behavior in the workplace is called
industrial/organizational psychology.
People with a pessimistic explanatory style tend to attribute problems to
internal, stable, and global factors.
Masturbation in married couples
is associated with a greater degree of marital and sexual satisfaction.
Women are more likely to have the career of _____ than _____.
kindergarten teacher; carpenter
The most common sexual dysfunctions among women are
lack of interest in sex and orgasmic difficulties.
Compared to people with high self-esteem, the self-views of people with low self-esteem are
more confused and tentative
It is difficult to estimate how often date rape occurs because
most incidents go unreported.
The bystander effect is
most likely to occur in ambiguous situations.
Modern couples
need to negotiate and renegotiate role responsibilities throughout a marriage.
The finding that when exercise increases weight decreases is a(n)
negative correlation.
Individuals' beliefs about themselves are
not easily changed.
During the process of friendship repair, the offender
offers a remedy by taking responsibility and offering a justification, apology, or concession.
When feedback about the self conflicts with a person's central self-conceptions, the person most likely will
often selectively forget it.
Subjective well-being refers to
personal assessment of overall happiness.
Variations in the effectiveness of psychotherapy appear to depend on individual therapists' ______ rather than on their theoretical orientation.
personal skills
The two sub-factors that make a source likable are
physical attractiveness and similarity to the receiver.
In the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle,
physiological arousal builds at a slower pace.
According to self-verification theory, people
prefer to receive feedback from others that is consistent with their own self-views.
Lucy read about research that males tend to use one side or the other of their brain for specific cerebral tasks more than females. She thinks this might make scientific sense because
the corpus callosum that connects the two hemispheres of the brain tends to be larger in females than males.
Betty wanted Barney to agree to going on a weeklong cruise. She started by giving him brochures on cruises that were several months in length. Betty is hoping her husband will be influenced by
the door-in-the-face principle
The HIV virus is transmitted through
the exchange of bodily fluids, primarily semen and blood.
According to Freud, the primitive component of personality that operates on the pleasure principle is:
the id
An increase in positive feelings toward a novel stimulus or person based on frequent exposure is called
the mere exposure effect.
Experiment research on the catharsis hypothesis has found
the opposite effect.
Walking through the stores the day after a holiday, Doria was told by a salesperson that the merchandise was marked down 10% for the day and then the sale would end. Chances are the salesperson is hoping Doria will be swayed by
the scarcity principle.
The household most likely to experience work-family conflict is
the single parent family.
The problem with multiple roles for women is
the tensions among the roles and the unequal sharing of role responsibilities.
The best predictor of someone's future happiness is
their past happiness.
Since the majority of therapists have been trained in the treatment of middle-class whites,
therapists are often not familiar with the unique characteristics of various ethnic groups.
In cross-cultural gender differences studies,
there are more differences within each gender than between genders.
Females are more likely _____ throughout the lifespan compared to males.
to engage in deliberate self-harm
In group therapy, the role of the therapist is
to select participants, set goals, initiate the therapeutic process and protect the clients from harm.
Dylan comes home on Wednesdays planning to cook dinner for Zoe. This is an example of a social trend in _____ that is affecting traditional marital models.
transitions in gender roles
