Worry and distress concerning potential events or outcomes is referred to as …
a. aggression.
b. concern.
c. anxiety.
d. fear.
Ans: C
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c. situational phobia. d. separation anxiety.
Casper is conducting research on how biological factors, such as brain activity and genetics, affect how a person experiences subjective well-being. Casper's research is in line with the goals of
A. evolutionary theory. B. social psychology. C. biological psychology. D. social cognitive neuroscience.
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a) jnds b) difference threshold. c) adaptation. d) absolute thresholds.
"Mom, he's looking at me! Make him stop!" These remarks imply that the very act of being looked at is offensive to this child. Mom, on the other hand, doesn't see the problem. This typical family dilemma illustrates
A) sibling rivalry. B) nature versus nurture. C) an issue of cognitive development. D) internal models of experience.