Rick believes that the present is the only possible outcome of the past, meaning that today is an inevitable outcome of what has happened before. Which of the following terms most closely fits Rick’s views?
a. presentism
c. dynamicism
b. relativism
d. systematics
A
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a. both appear to be either modestly or moderately heritable b. neither appears to have a significant heritable component c. both have a very high heritable component d. generalized anxiety disorder has a high heritable component, but panic disorders appear to be very lo
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a. projective test b. trait inventory c. Big Five questionnaire d. psychoanalytic personality report
While riding on a train, David notices that the trees and telephone poles close to the tracks seem to flash by, while the buildings, trees, and mountains that are farther away seem to move by more slowly. This phenomenon is called_____________
a. aerial perspective b. subliminal motion c. motion parallax d. motion differential
Kay displays a committed, involved approach to daily activities. She regards most experiences as controllable and she views change as a challenge. Kay displays
A) a Type A behavior pattern. B) a Type B behavior pattern. C) hardiness. D) resilience.