The demands that poverty makes on many African American families may be related to unique family structures and socialization goals that are adaptive and help them to cope. Which of the following is an example of one of these adaptive factors found more frequently in African American families?
a. Extended families
b. Multiple jobs held by one family member
c. Public assistance
d. Being a single mother with older children who look after their younger siblings
A
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A. the actual self is different from one's self-concept. B. there are three different representations of the self. C. the internal self and external self are the same. D. all of the above
In the chapter-ending Psychology in Action sections of the textbook, students are introduced to how to use tension-reduction methods, how to be less shy, and how to perceive the world more clearly. These Psychology in Action sections are designed to enhance the students' personal skills
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Before Jane starts studying, she takes a few deep breaths to calm herself. She always goes to the same part of the library and sits at the same table. Before her exam, she takes a few deep breaths to bring herself back to the same frame of mind that she was in during her study session. Jane is applying:
A) enhanced hypnotic retrieval. B) state-dependent retrieval. C) the emotional similarity principle. D) state-specific encoding.
In a study in which males and females reacted to hypothetical situations in which they were betrayed or criticized, males usually said they would be ______, while females said they would be ______
a. hurt; hurt c. angry; hurt b. hurt; angry d. angry; angry