According to Psychologist Janet Davidson, a person who is able to evaluate new problems by contrasting them with old information or with problems already solved is good at
a. selective attention.
b. selective encoding.
c. selective combination.
d. selective comparison.
D
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Differing views on the course and nature of changes in personality across the lifespan illustrates which of the following unifying themes from your text?
a. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. b. Psychology is theoretically diverse. c. Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. d. Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.
Susan has symptoms involving criminal acts, repeated lying, irritability and aggressiveness, disregard for the safety of others, and chronic irresponsibility. She most likely has
a. histrionic personality disorder. b. narcissistic personality disorder. c. dependent personality disorder. d. antisocial personality disorder.
Individuals who experience less control over eating and feelings of withdrawal if access to food is limited show similar patterns of _____________ as do those with substance abuse
a. Impulsive behavior b. Personality dysfunction c. Hormone imbalance d. Reward neurocircuitry in the brain
How do the personality characteristics hardiness and resilience assist people in moderating the effects of stress, and improving their ability to cope?
What will be an ideal response?