Hajara's teenage son fails his mathematics exam due to lack of studying. She immediately assumes that it is her fault. Hajara is engaging in __________.
A. arbitrary inference
B. selective thinking
C. personalization
D. minimization
Answer: C
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A. influence of siblings on personality. B. stability of temperament over time. C. influence of genetics on personality. D. effects of birth order on personality.
Adena looks on the bright side of life. When a situation is not going well, she is able to bring to light something positive. This is known as
A) optimism. B) pessimism. C) rumination. D) self-enhancement.
Men and women have similar sensation-seeking scores
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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