Which statement best characterizes the consensus on the status of Freud's theory of personality?
a. His theory is generally correct, with minor exceptions.
b. He is considered a fraud and his ideas are considered worthless.
c. Some of his ideas have been widely accepted and others have been abandoned.
d. It has been impossible to evaluate any of Freud's ideas through empirical scrutiny.
Answer: c. Some of his ideas have been widely accepted and others have been abandoned.
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a. Plasticity b. Reparability c. Multidimensionality d. Multidirectionality
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Boys mature slightly earlier than their female counterparts. b. The age of first menstruation is later today than it was a century ago. c. Today, the average age for first menstruation is about 12 years. d. Only boys experience a growth spurt.
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A. Thinking about his challenging exam scheduled for tomorrow B. Thinking about the severe storm that is predicted to happen in three days C. Thinking about his sister, who is a journalist in a distant, hostile region D. Thinking about the new car he might need to buy within the next couple of years
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a) Holmes b) Rahe c) Kanner d) Lazarus