According to Freud, the use of mental processes to deny, distort, or otherwise block out sources of threat and anxiety are referred to as
a. the pleasure principle.
b. self-efficacy.
c. congruence.
d. defense mechanisms.
ANSWER: d
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a. Mary: "Almost all people remain deeply depressed for many months after they learn that they are HIV-positive.". b. Ali: "Fortunately, very few HIV-positive individuals experience discrimination or rejection from other people.". c. Magda: "People report widely different reactions from friends and family—from warmth and support, to complete rejection.". d. Francis: "Unfortunately, there has been surprisingly little research on the psychological aspects of HIV and AIDS.".
Which of the following is a characteristic of Kohlberg's postconventional stage of moral development?
a) It involves moral reasoning on the basis of individual principles and conscience. b) It involves compliance with rules to avoid punishment and gain rewards. c) It is based on the concepts related to religion, spirituality, and divinity. d) It involves conformity to rules that are defined by others' approval or society's rules.
According to the American Psychological Association's (2007) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major, which of the following is NOT one of the major competencies college psychology programs try to teach their students?
a. values in psychology b. knowledge base of psychology c. intuitive thinking skills in psychology d. application of psychology
The work of pioneering physiologist Walter Cannon conclusively demonstrated that gastric activity in an empty stomach is the sole basis for hunger
a. true b. false