________ involves relieving emotional pressure either directly or indirectly

a. Venting
b. Catharsis
c. Ego defense strategies
d. Social support
e. Accommodation


b. Catharsis

Psychology

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a. control b. validation c. qualification d. quantification

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_____ is the process of learning socially acceptable behaviors, attitudes, and values

a) The interactionist approach b) Attachment c) Egocentrism d) Socialization

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__________ is the process of organizing large pieces of information into smaller pieces or groups

a. Clustering b. Associating c. Chunking d. Grouping

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Which of the following is an example of Vygotsky's zone of proximal development?

A. Figuring out the answer to your math homework after your sister gives you a hint B. Getting a better grade on the math test than you usually get C. Using trial and error to eliminate incorrect answers to a problem D. Thinking about a purely abstract problem like how many digits there are in infinity

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