Delusions can be described as __________. For example, Sally is convinced that she is the reincarnation of a famous historical figure
a. false beliefs
c. hallucinations
b. disconnected ideas
d. paranoid
A
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Gottlieb proposed that each species inherits not only species-typical genes, but also __________.
A. the same environmental context B. a species-typical rearing environment C. species-atypical genes D. identical epigenetic factors
Jerome does not seem to be able to hold a job, having repeatedly engaged in behaviors that sabotage his own success at work. His psychotherapist tells him that he may have some unconscious conflicts that result in a fear of success and that uncovering these issues will be important in their work together. Jerome's therapist most likely takes the __________ approach to psychology.
A. psychodynamic B. cognitive C. behavioral D. relational
Which of the following statements about divorce in midlife is true?
A) Women are more likely than men to admit that their emotional inattentiveness played a major role in marital failure. B) Middle-aged adults with little or no education are more likely to divorce than highly educated midlifers. C) Women are more likely than men to initiate divorce, and those who do fare somewhat better in psychological well-being. D) Women who initiate a split often already have another romantic involvement to turn to after the divorce.
Walter has just watched the news of Hurricane Irene, including an interview with a man who is standing in knee-deep water in his basement. Walter decides to go to the store and on his way sees a stranded motorist
The empathy-altruism model predicts that Walter will ________. a) keep driving because on a bad day like today, he can't begin to deal with one more problem b) keep driving because the motorist is a member of his ingroup c) stop and try to help because he might as well wallow in his negative feelings d) stop and try to help because he remembers how it feels to be stranded on the side of the road