Which of the following is NOT a good example of "goodness of fit"?

A) A highly reactive infant is born to parents who are calm, reflective, and patient.
B) A slow-to-warm-up child is born to patient parents who value spontaneity and new
experiences.
C) A highly active infant is born into a family that values exercise and other physical activity.
D) A difficult child is born to parents who are unpredictable, intense, and argumentative.


B

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Ten-year-old Benjamin is often nervous about bringing report cards home to his parents. Although his parents say they love him, he feels that they only really love him when he obtains excellent grades in school. Based on the theory developed by Carl Rogers, Benjamin perceives his parents' affection as

a. conditional, and he is likely to develop congruence in his self-concept. b. unconditional, and he is likely to develop incongruence in his self-concept. c. unconditional, and he is likely to develop congruence in his self-concept. d. conditional, and he is likely to develop incongruence in his self-concept.

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________ young adults who experienced their parents’ divorce are well-adjusted

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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According to the ______ approach to memory, what people report as memories is based on what actually happened plus additional factors such as other knowledge, experiences, and expectations.

A. event-specific B. source C. constructive D. misinformation

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Which of the following situations does NOT indicate that an individual needs psychological help?

a. Fred is a compulsive gambler. b. Mary is a mildly mentally disabled adult who has recently become aggressive toward her parents. c. Shelia is a 55-year-old grandmother who rides motorcycles, skydives, and skateboards. d. Gary goes on frequent buying sprees to improve his mood.

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