Viriato is studying social psychology at his local community college. The theory of self that he finds most interesting is one that states everyone is motivated to reach his or her greatest potential, particularly through the development of close, shared bonds. Which theory has Viriato decided to pursue?
A. self-perception theory
B. self-discrepancy theory
C. self-expansion theory
D. social identity theory
Answer: C
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a. monozygotic twins. b. fraternal twins. c. sibling twins. d. dizygotic twins.
Dr. Travis says, "People with intellectual disabilities have an IQ below 90 and must be diagnosed before age 18 . Prevalence figures for the United States are 2-3%. People with intellectual disabilities have deficiencies in adaptive behavior that are lower than expected based on age or cultural background." What portion of this statement is accurate? a. It is accurate to say that intellectual
disabilities involve an IQ below 90. b. It is accurate to say that intellectual disabilities must be diagnosed before age 18. c. It is accurate to say that prevalence figures for intellectual disabilities in the United States are 2-3%. d. It is accurate to say that people with intellectual disabilities have deficiencies in adaptive behavior that are lower than expected based on age or cultural background.
Which of the following statements is true?
a. Signals above the threshold of excitation will prevent a neuron from firing. b. The strength (intensity) of a neuron's action potential depends on the strength of its excitation. c. A neuron fires in response to every message it receives. d. Impulses in myelinated neurons may reach speeds of nearly 400 feet per second.
One possible explanation for the presence of tantrums in toddlerhood is that __________.
A. as abilities to self-regulate increase, toddlers develop negative attitudes toward caregivers B. as abilities for self-expression increase, ability to self-regulate decreases C. as abilities to self-regulate increase, expectations for emotional control increase D. as expectations for emotional control increase, ability to self-regulate decreases