The need to feel that one is thinking and behaving in consistent ways is ____
a. probably innate—rooted in our biological nature
b. probably culture-bound—important in some cultures but not in others
c. probably a matter of self-presentation only; inconsistencies seem only to be troubling when others know about them
d. enormously varied from one person to the next; not everyone feels this need, and—among those who do—some people feel it much more strongly than others
A
You might also like to view...
Which substance does not play a role in hunger?
A. Glucose-blood sugar B. Monoamines C. Leptin D. Digestive hormones
Currently, the research on the psychology of women
a. seems to be declining gradually. b. is mostly confined to psychology journals. c. is highly interdisciplinary in nature. d. tends to focus on discovering ethnic differences.
Developmental psychologists describe prenatal development as occurring in
a. three stages: first, second, and third trimesters. b. three stages: germinal, embryonic, and fetal. c. nine stages corresponding to each month of pregnancy. d. two stages: fertilization and pregnancy. e. three stages: fertilization, pregnancy, and birth.
At the onset of an unwanted thought, the thought-stopping procedure suggests:
A. focusing on the unconscious reasons for the unwanted thought B. doing physical exercise C. closing one's eyes, silently yelling, "Stop!" and counting to ten D. practicing progressive relaxation