Three-year-old Molly is watching her mailbox. She tells her mother that the mail carrier will soon come because it is now daytime. This type of thinking is called
a. egocentrism.
b. transductive reasoning.
c. artificialism.
d. formal operational thought.
b
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b. When men gossip, they are more likely to gossip to acquaintances. c. When men gossip, they are more likely to gossip to romantic partners. d. Research shows there are actually no gender differences related to gossiping.
The cognitive-behavioral model emphasizes that
a. learning principles and cognitions interact. b. cognitions always come first then behavior follows. c. each individual has a different cognitive behavioral balance. d. identifying thoughts always informs behavior.
Which statement is a cognitive characteristic of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
a. "I have to be absolutely certain that I turned off the computer." b. "Thinking about throwing little Timmy under the bus isn't as bad as actually doing it.". c. "If I just find a way to relax, then everything will be okay.". d. "My thoughts are always rational.".
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A) secure B) avoidant C) ambivalent D) disorganized