According to self-awareness theory, under which of the following circumstances would an individual be most highly motivated to avoid self-awareness?
a. after giving a successful presentation
b. while reading an engaging novel
c. directly after receiving a low grade on an important test
d. while helping a friend with her homework
Answer: C
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A preschool teacher would like to use behavior modification to improve the manners of some of her students. Which method would apply?
A. Taking away snack time for any student who misbehaves B. Sending a misbehaving child home early C. Awarding a gold star when a student does a good job D. Ignoring some undesirable behavior and commenting on others
Some researchers have hypothesized a link between the experience of discrimination and high blood pressure among people of color. This link has been found among ______.
A. both working-class and professional African Americans B. neither working-class nor professional African Americans C. working-class African Americans, but not professional African Americans D. professional African Americans, but not working-class African Americans
Positive emotions affect coping by
a. helping us sustain our coping efforts. b. distracting us from our stress. c. reducing the effectiveness of our coping efforts. d. helping us find meaning to our suffering.
What is a "sensitive period" of development?
when the child is most sensitive to instruction when it is most difficult for development to occur when a particular development occurs most easily when the child is developing emotional control