Thomas likes to talk about himself a great deal. It is often quite hard to move the topic of conversation away from his interests, achievements, and activities. The barrier to effective communication with Tom is his
A) ?working self-concept.
B) ?self-defensiveness.
C) ?self-preoccupation.
D) ?motivational distortion.
C
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Chapter 4 discusses how adolescence is portrayed in the media. According to this discussion,
a. teen magazines emphasize that young women should focus on college and career planning. b. movies and television seldom portray lesbian relationships. c. the media correctly report a high incidence of intercourse among low-income Black females during early adolescence. d. the media now emphasize that dieting can be dangerous for teenagers.
As scientists, psychologists have confidence in theories that
a. have stood the test of time. b. reveal the true nature of human behavior. c. are tied to observable evidence. d. do not rely simply on observation. e. are accepted by the majority of leading scholars.
A researcher places a red dot on 2-year-old Raven’s nose. When she looks into a mirror, she tries to rub the dot off of her nose rather than off of the mirror. This behavior indicates that she has developed __________
A) effortful control B) a categorical self C) continuity of control D) self-recognition
Aarav can repeat a phrase such as "thunder and lightning," but he cannot repeat "car east grass." Which deficit is it likely that he has?
A. conduction aphasia B. transcortical sensory aphasia C. Broca's aphasia D. Wernicke's aphasia