Ziba thinks she is really struggling financially compared to all her friends. Then she moves to a rural, poor part of the country and decides she is pretty well off. When Ziba compares herself to the people in her new location, she is making a(n) ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


downward social comparison.

Psychology

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When giving correction, a parent separates the behavior from the child so the child does not experience rejection for the inappropriate behavior. This demonstrates Rogers'

a. conditions of worth. c. unconditional positive regard. b. conditional positive regard. d. self-actualization.

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A. it is often injected instead of swallowed. B. it more readily crosses the blood-brain barrier. C. it is a natural opioid. D. it is a synthetic opioid.

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Which statement is most accurate concerning psychosocial development in very old age?

A. Finding ways to integrate negative poles of each stage into a positive worldview strengthens one's character B. Developing and expanding self-doubt is greatly enhanced C. Meeting one's physical needs is the main factor in resolving the psychosocial crises of this stage D. Realizing that life is hopeless is integrated into one's future outlook

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