A researcher studies how the experience of a stressful situation affects resilience. What is resilience in this example?

A. external factor
B. mechanism
C. construct
D. causal factor


Answer: C

Psychology

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According to your text, which physiological measure consistently distinguishes individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) from non-anxious normal subjects?

A. Increased muscle tension B. Increased heart rate C. Decreased EEG beta activity D. Decreased skin conductance levels

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Preschoolers' memories are often organized in a broad representation of events in the order in which they occur, called __________.

A. autobiographical memory B. biographical memory C. scripts D. intuitions

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Sarah's mother, Stephanie, was not at home much when Sarah was very young, so Sarah's 12-year-old brother took care of her most of the time. Now that Sarah is approaching adulthood, she chain-smokes and drinks alcohol excessively. She has a difficult time forming close relationships since she is very jealous and never believes anyone really loves her. Sarah most likely had difficulty in which psychosexual stage of development according to Freudian theory?

A. Anal B. Latent C. Phallic D. Oral

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