In the socioemotional selectivity theory, what function of friendship becomes less important as people age?
A. the emotion-regulating function
B. the companionship function
C. the information-sharing function
D. the intimacy function
Answer: C
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a. The framing effect b. Confirmation bias c. Near transfer d. Representativeness heuristic
Which of the following statements summarizes the posttraumatic theory for the origin of dissociative identity disorder?
A. Therapists unwittingly reinforce role-playing of alter identities. B. Genetically programmed tendencies to dissociate are triggered by stress. C. Children deal with severe abuse by creating alters who provide an "escape." D. The rewards of avoiding punishment by the legal system induce people to fake symptoms.
How do young children first view themselves? How are self-concepts related to childhood fears?
What will be an ideal response?
Regarding the effectiveness of psychoanalysis and the development of briefer therapies, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Research has shown that some problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety do improve with the passage of time, even when not treated with therapy. b. Research has shown that psychoanalysis produces improvement in only a small minority of patients. c. Hans Eysenck suggested that psychoanalysis takes so long that patients experience a spontaneous remission of symptoms. d. Eysenck's critique of therapy has encouraged psychologists to try new ideas and techniques.