A new measure for anxiety correlates highly with the Beck Anxiety Inventory. This new measure is demonstrating
a. discriminant validity.
b. convergent validity.
c. construct validity.
d. predictive validity.
b
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The cognitive perspective is an approach that emphasizes mental processes in thinking, memory, language, and other areas of behavior
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In Lazarus's view, primary appraisal is to __________ as secondary appraisal is to
__________. a. hypothalamus; adrenal glands b. epinephrine; glucocorticoids c. alarm; resistance d. evaluation of threat; assessment of resources e. fight; flight
Metacognition refers to the
A) very rapid increase in cognitive abilities experienced during adolescence. B) knowledge people have about their own thinking processes and the ability to monitor their own cognition. C) stage of development that, according to Piaget, characterizes adolescents' thoughts. D) ability to solve multiple problems at the same time.
What occurs for most individuals during late adulthood when one thinks about the life he or she has lived and comes to an acceptance of it, both the lows and the highs?
a. life review b. circumstantial reflection c. generativity analysis d. existence synopsis