The idea that we learn about our own abilities and attitudes by comparing ourselves to other people.
A. social comparison theory
B. plausible, easy to verbalize
C. collective
D. relational
Ans: A. social comparison theory
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a. The disequilibrium principle b. Shaping c. Classical conditioning d. Vicarious punishment
Early other-sex interactions are done mostly in groups; intimacy with a member of the other sex usually does not occur until late adolescence
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The trait approach to personality assumes that traits are ____
a. ?inherited and remain stable over time b. ?inherited and change over time c. ?learned and remain stable over time d. ?learned and change over time
To reduce Mary Ann's fear of birds, a behavior therapist had her relax and think of a bird. Then she showed Mary Ann a picture of some birds, after which they both watched the Hitchcock movie about birds. After a few sessions, she took Mary Ann to the aviary. This is an example of what type of behavior therapy?
a. systematic desensitization c. higher-order conditioning b. flooding d. aversion conditioning