The pain-prone personality was thought to predispose a person to experience persistent pain. Although there is little empirical support for this theory, it did account for how pain itself can produce changes in personality. According to this theory the pain prone person tends to:
a. have a career that is more physical in nature.
b. be more sedentary in nature.
c. tends to deny emotional and interpersonal problems.
d. have a family history of anxiety disorders.
C
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A. thalamus B. thyroid C. pituitary D. pineal
According to Ryckman, the theories covered in the text:
a. have contributed very little to our understanding of personality functioning b. are all parsimonious and comprehensive c. have all made contributions to our understanding of personality functioning d. are all empirically valid
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Research has shown the sons of authoritarian parents to be relatively hostile and defiant and the daughters to be low in independence and dominance
Indicate whether the statement is true or false