What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

A. difficulty with authority figures
B. lower life satisfaction
C. giving up when faced with a difficult situation
D. mental health problems as an adult


Answer: C

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a. a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus. b. a conditioned stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus. c. a neutral stimulus with a conditioned response. d. a conditioned stimulus with a conditioned response. e. an unconditioned stimulus with a conditioned response.

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Which of the following best demonstrates that the expression of some emotions is hard-wired (innate)?

A) The emotional state of infants is clear before they learn to speak. B) People can recognize the emotions of others within their social group by reading their facial expressions. C) Inducing people to smile makes them feel better. D) People who have been blind and deaf since birth smile when happy.

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Which of the following is an example of an anomaly?

a. “Chocolate frosting can ice skate.” b. “My cat is not an animal.” c. “I found a bat in the attic.” d. “Lydia is my aunt” implies that Lydia is female.

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A special kind of schema based on almost any distinguishing personal attribute is a ________

a. concept b. primacy effect c. unifying trait d. stereotype

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