Many studies have found that social support is especially important as a buffer against depression when people are exposed to stress. Recent research by Kasen, Wickramaratne, Garneroff, & Weissmam (2012) showed that what specific kind of social support is particularly beneficial?
a. psychological support, such as help with problem solving
b. emotional support, such as having a "shoulder to cry on"
c. religious participation and neighborhood cohesion
d. workplace participation and leadership style
c
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Qualitative research methods are used, in particular, to investigate
a. a topic or issue once it is understood sufficiently well as a result of quantitative analyses b. basic issues in psychology, as opposed to more applied issues c. topics or issues that are more validly examined in a lab setting, as opposed to a field setting d. the meaning that people attach to a problem or issue
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
a) receiving harsh criticism for lying to your parents b) losing telephone privileges for breaking curfew c) getting stung by a bee when walking barefoot outside and stepping on the bee d) getting pepper sprayed for making a lewd comment to a stranger
Anastasia has been getting about three hours of sleep per night for the past month, and for the past month the quality of her work has drastically declined. Which of the following is most likely the cause of Anastasia's change in work performance?
a. Anastasia is too young to handle her job requirements. b. Anastasia hates her job. c. Anastasia has been hypnotized. d. Anastasia is suffering from sleep deprivation.