In what way is fear different from anxiety?

a. Fear is more general.
b. Fear occurs appropriately in the face of real danger.
c. Fear is associated with anticipation of future problems.
d. Fear is out of proportion to threats from the environment.


Answer: b.

Psychology

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a. behavior genetics b. abnormal psychology c. maladaptive behavior d. molecular genetics

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According to the authors of your text, introspection may not be an especially useful source of information about the self because people

a. may not be consciously aware of the reasons for our behavior. b. cannot be at once the observer and the object observed. c. are driven by unconscious self-enhancing motives. d. know that introspection uses up valuable cognitive resources.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Increased generativity is the best predictor of well-being in midlife

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According to Erikson, when parents positively meet the needs of their infants in a timely and loving manner, the infant will develop a sense of __________

a) hope b) trust c) faith d) confidence

Psychology