Alexis brags excessively about her good looks and frequently deceives others in order to establish romantic relationships with them. Her behavior most clearly illustrates

____________ is a term that refers to the need to consider the unique characteristics of the culture in which a person's behavior takes place

a) Cultural relativity b) Social context c) Situational context d) Situational relativity

A psychologist wants to collect some information from individuals who have been diagnosed as suffering either acute stress disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following could provide the best indication of the presence of certain

symptoms in these individuals? a. They are asked to keep track of their calorie intake for a period of two months. b. They are asked to fill out a questionnaire asking for basic demographic information. c. They are videotaped as they wait to be interviewed and react to an expected loud noise. d. They are asked to proceed to another building on campus and their speed of walking is measured.

A child who is diagnosed with a learning disability must meet all EXCEPT which of the following criteria? a. The child has difficulty mastering an academic subject

b. The child has normal intelligence. c. The child is not suffering from any other condition that would explain the poor performance. d. The child has an absence of adaptive skills and has difficulties adjusting to their surroundings.

Gen-X women a. seldom start their own business

b. often negotiate on more than just salaries. c. reject the idea of home-based businesses. d. tend to be unconcerned about childcare issues.