The belief that one has little control over situations, perhaps because of lack of ability or inconsistent outcomes, is called

a. competence monitoring. c. immanent justice.
b. learned helplessness. d. mastery orientation.


B

Psychology

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__________ personality disorder in adulthood is predicted by conduct disorder in childhood

a. Avoidant b. Antisocial c. Schizotypal d. Narcissistic

Psychology

It is possible for prejudice to occur without discrimination, and it is possible for discrimination to occur without prejudice

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Extreme shyness is often associated with depression, loneliness, fearfulness, inhibition, and low self-esteem and may be diagnosed as a(n) __________ disorder

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

In terms of the relationship between heredity and race, all of the following have been found EXCEPT for which one?

a. Nature and nurture play a part in IQ. b. Race is strongly driven by social circumstances. c. IQ is strongly related to genetics and is responsible for IQ gaps between races. d. Heredity is not an adequate explanation for IQ differences.

Psychology