Which of the following situations is likely to be somewhat threatening to self-esteem?
a. Tony loves to play tennis, and being able to play the game well is an important part of his self-identity. His best friend also enjoys tennis and has just won a championship.
b. Penny plays golf very well, although she seldom plays anymore unless she considers doing so to be important to her job. Her best friend also enjoys golf and has just placed first in an important tournament.
c. Mary has just won first place in a guitar competition. Her best friend has won first place in a swim meet.
d. all of the above
e. a and b
Ans: a
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Covert behaviors are
a. not directly observed by others. b. those occurring outside of therapy. c. a common behavioral complaint. d. not included in the behavioral model.
Which statement about the cultural influences on the choice of psychotherapy is true?
a. ?Researchers have found that matching therapeutic techniques with a client's culturally determined expectations has limited benefits. b. ?Research has shown that when a client's and therapist's goals are mismatched, more success is seen when the therapist's goals prevail. c. ?Cultural background has limited impact on therapeutic efficacy. d. ?Cultural-sensitivity training helps a therapist to set goals that are in harmony with the client's cultural views.
Most clinicians agree that the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is best used to ____
a. assess intelligence b. diagnose psychopathology c. ascertain an individual's personality and motivational traits d. assess imagination
One problem psychologists have with using personality types is they
a. are hereditary constructs. b. oversimplify personality. c. describe character, not personality. d. are not observable or measurable.