Most people do not perceive their risks correctly, and they view their poor health behaviors as shared by everyone. This perception is often
A. unambiguous.
B. socially influenced.
C. unrealistically optimistic.
D. unrealistically pessimistic.
Answer: C
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The social constructionist view is best supported by the finding that
a. we "see" feminine behavior in infants we believe are female and masculine behavior in infants we believe are male. b. chromosomal patterns and hormones are the primary determinants of social behaviors. c. atypical prenatal development can be easily corrected with hormonal treatment. d. strangers treat boys and girls more similarly than parents do.
Evolutionary forces would have favored the survival of individuals who were predisposed toward acquiring certain fears
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Through the centuries, mental illness has always been defined:?
a. ?relative to the experiences of an average person b. ?as a disease c. ?by trained professionals d. ?as criminal behavior
The term ________ refers to the learned expectation that one is capable of carrying out a behavior or producing a desired outcome in a particular situation
A) self-esteem B) self-concept C) self-competent D) self-efficacy