In Freudian theory, defense mechanisms are strategies people use in order to

a) protect the libido.
b) insure that the id rules the ego.
c) make unconscious material conscious.
d) protect against unacceptable impulses.


d

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According to research on online dating services, which profile will Sarah find most attractive?

a. Jack, who is 5 feet tall and makes $100,000 b. Sam, who is 6 feet two inches tall, and makes $20,000 c. Quentin, who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and makes $170,000 d. David, who is 5 feet 2 inches tall and makes $180,000

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Matthew frequently screams when he wants attention from his Mom. In order to decrease Matthew's screaming behavior, his Mom does not pay attention to him when he screams. When Matthew quietly asks for attention, his behavior is reinforced with attention from his Mom. Which differential reinforcement procedure is Matthew's Mom using?

a. DRL b. DRO c. DRH d. DRA

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When Tenisha shows any relatively permanent change in her behavior as a result of some experience she has had, she is exhibiting

a. reinforcement. b. introspection. c. motivation. d. learning.

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In regard to social class,

A) cliques are likely composed of members who are similar in regard to social class partly because of SES differences in extracurricular activities. B) SES mix in cliques largely reflects the SES mixtures of schools. C) cliques are likely to be very heterogeneous and include members from many different social classes. D) has no effect on clique membership.

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