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The adolescent growth spurt begins and puberty occurs approximately ________ in females than in males.
two years earlier
When people attempt to bolster their self-esteem by forming an imaginary or real alliance with some person or group, they are using
identification
David McCelland argues that ________ motivation is the spark that ignites economic growth, scientific progress, inspirational leadership, and masterpieces in the creative arts
achievement
According to psychoanalytic theory, a person who is conservative, strict, and moralistic is strongly influenced by her
superego
The cephalocaudal trend in physical development suggests that infants will be able to control their
shoulders and arms before they can control their hips and legs
Which of the following personality tests was designed to measure the "Big Five" traits?
NEO Personality Inventory
Recent research indicates that ____ of individuals experience a midlife crisis.
a small minority
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
psychodynamic perspective
Which of the following behavioral responses to stress may result in internet addiction?
self-indulgence
According to Freud, which of the following is entirely unconscious?
the id
Harlow’s finding that “contact comfort” is an important factor in forming attachment is least consistent with the views expressed by
Skinner
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.
James-Lange
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?
paraventricular hypothalamus
The hypothalamus initiates the body's physiological response to stress by activating the endocrine system through two major pathways that first signal the
autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland
Relatively healthful efforts that people make to deal with stressful events are referred to as
constructive coping
A bonus of $100.00 for completing a work assignment before a deadline is an example of
an incentive
Having someone to rely on, provide you with emotional support, and help you preserve your health constitutes
social support
Finding humor in a stressful situation
can help to reduce stress by promoting social support
Which of the following definitions of "personality" best reflects the views of B. F. Skinner?
a collection of response tendencies that are tied to various stimulus situations
Penile erection in males and the swelling of the clitoris in females is due to
engorgement of blood vessels
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.
conventional
According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,
emotion occurs when the thalamus sends signals simultaneously to the cortex and to the autonomic nervous system
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.
consistency
Which of the following is not one of the stages of the general adaptation syndrome?
recovery
By attributing our own unacceptable feelings to others and saying others have the feelings and not us, we are using
projection