In Freudian theory, defense mechanisms are a(n)
a) response by the ego to conflicting demands.
b) conscious means of resolving stress.
c) response by the superego to exterior circumstances.
d) accurate reflection of a person's inner reality.
a
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According to a study, what is the typical outcome from filing a formal sexual harassment complaint?
a. About one half of those who filed complaints felt that it made things better, and about one third felt that the complaint process made things worse. b. About three fourths of those who filed complaints felt that it made things better, and only a minority of people felt that the complaint process made things worse. c. About three fourths of those who filed complaints felt that it made things worse, and only a minority of people felt that the complaint process made things better. d. About three fourths of those who filed complaints felt that it made things worse, and only a minority of people felt that the complaint process made things better; but only if the work environment was overwhelmingly male dominated; otherwise, it was a more even split between a better or worse outcome.
Exchange theories of mate selection suggest that . . .
a) People’s mate preferences are strongly influenced by social norms b) People pay attention to the rewards and costs they experience in their relationships c) People prefer partners who act according to sex role stereotypes d) People’s partner preferences are affected by social learning processes
The general intolerance and hostility directed toward people because of their sexual orientation or sexual behavior is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The most reliable method of gender selection is preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). This technique involves
A. transferring the embryo from the uterus of one woman to that of another. B. the analysis of the chromosomal makeup of embryos fertilized via in vitro fertilization (IVF). C. percutaneous blood sampling of the umbilical cord. D. using obstetric ultrasonography to determine the sex of the fetus.