Miranda is worried about an exam and begins to study for it; the latter behavior is known as:

A) a stress appraisal. B) an emotion focused coping effort.
C) a problem focused coping effort. D) stress avoidance.


C

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Leroy lives in a large city. Each day, he must deal with the noise of traffic, the pollution created by that traffic, and the overcrowded streets. Leroy is dealing with __________ factors of stress.

A. innate B. environmental C. both innate and environmental D. traumatic

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The interactionist approach to language development differs from the behaviourist approach in that the interactionist approach:

A) believes that humans have an innate ability to acquire language. B) believes that environmental factors affect language development. C) does not believe in the existence of a language acquisition device. D) places a heavier emphasis on the role of social interactions in language development.

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MRI scans of the schizophrenic brain have shown

a. enlarged ventricles. b. enlarged occipital lobes. c. smaller, constricted surface fissures. d. thicker corpus callosums.

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In the best relationships, we tend to

a. give more than we receive. b. create a social reality. c. demand more than we receive. d. avoid social exchange. e. both give and receive rewards.

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