Distress displayed by infants when away from their parents or principal caregivers is called

fill in the blank with correct word


separation anxiety

Psychology

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According to cognitive dissonance theory, "we come to love the things we suffer for." For example, we tend to be especially loyal to groups that require severe or painful initiations. Why does this happen?

a. This happens because the goals themselves (the things that we suffer for) are actually always very valuable; otherwise, we wouldn't have suffered for them in the first place. b. This happens because, deep down, people really like to suffer. c. This happens because we are motivated to justify the time and effort we've spent on our choices. d. This happens because classical conditioning is at play: when we finally reach our goals, our suffering ends. We therefore associate our goals with "end of suffering" and come to love them.

Psychology

Evidence from studies of biological differences in sexual orientation is most likely to lead to what conclusion?

a. Biological factors are much stronger for lesbian women than for gay men b. Biology allows us to predict sexual orientation for almost 90% of people. c. Biology probably interacts with social influences in predicting sexual orientation. d. Biology plays no role in influencing sexual orientation.

Psychology

Cross-cultural studies on mate selection find that men tend to place relatively greater emphasis on professional status, consideration, dependability, kindness, and fondness for children

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Many antipsychotic medications are believed to act by

a. blocking dopamine receptors. c. increasing the production of dopamine. b. decreasing the production of serotonin. d. increasing the use of adrenaline.

Psychology