The notion that "feeling another's pain" motivates us to help others is called the ____
a. negative state relief hypothesis
b. empathy-altruism hypothesis
c. reciprocity hypothesis
d. upward helping hypothesis
B
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Which type of insomnia is caused by worry, stress, or excitement; is characterized by excess mental activity and heightened arousal leading to frustration; and is best dealt with by getting up and doing something useful or satisfying?
a. cyclic insomnia b. temporary insomnia c. chronic insomnia d. drug-dependency insomnia
Ashley gets a headache after studying for several hours. She takes an aspirin and an hour later the headache is gone. The next time she gets a headache she immediately takes an aspirin. This example best illustrates the process of
A. negative reinforcement. B. negative punishment. C. positive reinforcement. D. positive punishment.
The majority of people with the types of family histories which behavioral and psychodynamic theorists say predict gender dysphoria, actually do develop the disorder.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Erikson, if an adolescent struggles to find and adopt a suitable identity, he/she may do any/all of the following EXCEPT
a) exhibit socially unacceptable roles as a way of expressing what/who they do not want to be. b) have difficulty forming and maintaining long-lasting and close personal relationships. c) develop a sense of self that is "diffuse" because it is not organized around a central, unified core identity. d) develop an identity disorder/mental illness such as schizophrenia.