Jeremy is 17 years old. According to Erikson, his chief task will be acquiring a sense of

a. identity.
b. intimacy.
c. generativity.
d. autonomy.
e. integrity


a. identity.

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A. Rumination is a protective factor against depression. B. People who ruminate a great deal tend to have longer periods of depressive symptoms. C. Gender differences in depression are explained by ruminative styles. D. Biological factors have been most clearly linked to the development of rumination in those who do not have a family history of mood disorders.

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Consciously planned behavior determined by the needs of a given situation and designed for a specific purpose, usually to bring about a change in one's environment, is called _____

a. expressive behavior c. spontaneous behavior b. coping behavior d. non-directional behavior

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If you are facing a controllable stressor, it is best to use

a. primary process thinking. b. problem-focused coping. c. emotion-focused coping. d. defense mechanisms.

Psychology

When 10-month-old Delia’s mother greets her, Delia is likely to display a __________ smile

A) brief, fleeting B) broad, “cheek-raised” C) “mouth-open” D) reserved, muted

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