A large cross-cultural study in 1957 showed that, in most societies, achievement and self-reliance are encouraged in
a. both boys and girls.
b. boys but not in girls.
c. girls but not in boys.
d. both sexes, when the society approves of homosexuality.
B
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a. naturalistic observation b. meta-analysis c. structured observation d. sequential design
Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction. The therapist has instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging, kissing, and mutual massage. This is an example of a. nongenital pleasuring
b. cognitive restructuring. c. nonsensate focus. d. performance "rehearsal.".
In a study by McCann and Holmes, mildly depressed female college students were assigned to one of three treatment conditions. One group engaged in a regular program of aerobic exercise, one group learned relaxation techniques, and the third group received no treatment. After 10 weeks, McCann and Holmes found that:
a. the group who learned relaxation techniques showed the largest improvement in mood b. overall mood was the same in both the aerobic group and the relaxation group c. the group who engaged in aerobic exercise showed the largest improvement in mood d. both the aerobic exercise group and the relaxation group showed the same level of mood improvement
What are Thomas and Chess's three profiles for infant temperament?
What will be an ideal response?