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The adolescent growth spurt begins and puberty occurs approximately ________ in females than in males.
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two years earlier
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When people attempt to bolster their self-esteem by forming an imaginary or real alliance with some person or group, they are using
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identification
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David McCelland argues that ________ motivation is the spark that ignites economic growth, scientific progress, inspirational leadership, and masterpieces in the creative arts
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achievement
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According to psychoanalytic theory, a person who is conservative, strict, and moralistic is strongly influenced by her
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superego
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The cephalocaudal trend in physical development suggests that infants will be able to control their
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shoulders and arms before they can control their hips and legs
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Which of the following personality tests was designed to measure the "Big Five" traits?
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NEO Personality Inventory
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Recent research indicates that ____ of individuals experience a midlife crisis.
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a small minority
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Dr. Hewlett believes that early childhood experiences have a strong influence on adult personality, and that our personality is largely shaped by unconscious forces. Dr. Hewlett's views most closely mirror those of the
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psychodynamic perspective
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Which of the following behavioral responses to stress may result in internet addiction?
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self-indulgence
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According to Freud, which of the following is entirely unconscious?
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the id
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Harlow’s finding that “contact comfort” is an important factor in forming attachment is least consistent with the views expressed by
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Skinner
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Walking in the forest, you see a bear. Your heart starts pounding, you run, and then you feel fear. This description best illustrates the ____ theory of emotion.
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James-Lange
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Of the brain structures listed below, which one do scientists currently believe plays a larger role than the other structures in the modulation of hunger?
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paraventricular hypothalamus
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The hypothalamus initiates the body's physiological response to stress by activating the endocrine system through two major pathways that first signal the
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autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland
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Relatively healthful efforts that people make to deal with stressful events are referred to as
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constructive coping
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A bonus of $100.00 for completing a work assignment before a deadline is an example of
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an incentive
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Having someone to rely on, provide you with emotional support, and help you preserve your health constitutes
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social support
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Finding humor in a stressful situation
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can help to reduce stress by promoting social support
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Which of the following definitions of "personality" best reflects the views of B. F. Skinner?
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a collection of response tendencies that are tied to various stimulus situations
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Penile erection in males and the swelling of the clitoris in females is due to
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engorgement of blood vessels
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Ashley finds a wallet on the floor at the store. She decides to turn in the wallet at the lost-and-found because she believes her parents will be proud of her for being honest. Ashley's reasoning reflects the ____ level of moral development.
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conventional
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According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,
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emotion occurs when the thalamus sends signals simultaneously to the cortex and to the autonomic nervous system
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Michael is well known throughout his middle school for being a bright student who frequently disrupts class by answering a teacher's question with a somewhat appropriate wise crack. He behaves much the same when at baseball practice and boy scout meetings. His tendency to be a "class clown" in many situations relates to the ____ aspect of personality.
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consistency
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Which of the following is not one of the stages of the general adaptation syndrome?
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recovery
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By attributing our own unacceptable feelings to others and saying others have the feelings and not us, we are using
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projection
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