One of the criteria used to define abnormal behavior is emotional distress. For a behavior to be considered emotionally distressing it must:
a. cause the individual to experience great despair and unhappiness
b. occur infrequently among the members of a population
c. violate the accepted standards of society
d. prevent the individual from functioning well in typical daily activities
A
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In one study presented in the textbook, participants were asked to engage in a five-minute "get acquainted" conversation. The researchers found in this study that
A. shy people made little attempt to be polite to the other person. B. socially anxious people were less likely to agree with the other person. C. shy people attempt to minimize the amount of evaluation by the other person. D. all of the above
A social experience that is known to contribute positively to the child's sense of self-awareness is
a. secure attachment to a caregiver. b. attempting to lie or deceive others. c. developing a moratorium identity status. d. eating together with family members at mealtimes.
Which of the following appears to be Tannen's advice to women?
a. A little conflict won't kill you. b. It's always best to compromise. c. It's not necessary to oppose the will of others to get your own way. d. Opt for less confrontation.
Applied research is used to address theoretical questions regarding the mechanisms and processes of behavior.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)