Stephen had a fear of public speaking. Before and during every public presentation he had to make he broke out in a cold sweat, his heart raced, and he continuously cleared his throat. One day he found himself giving an impromptu demonstration for his employees. He realized he was speaking in a public format and none of his usual symptoms was present. This success increased his ______________and his problem decreased over time.
A. self-efficacy
B. type A personality
C. hardiness
D. potential stressor
A. self-efficacy
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Cooke and Sheeran (2004) found that attitude accessibility and direct experience with an attitude object increase the magnitude of attitude-behavior correlations. This finding, among others, led them to which of the conclusions below?
a. Accessibility and direct experience are interchangeable constructs. b. The effect of direct experience on attitude-behavior relations is mediated by the effects of direct experience on attitude accessibility. c. Attitude strength is an important moderator of attitude-behavior relations. d. Attitude accessibility is one of many consequences of direct experience with an attitude object.
In which area has research shown hypnosis to be most effective?
a. altering sensations b. decreasing the number of false memories of eyewitnesses c. producing superhuman strength d. providing valid regression to childhood for use in therapy
Unlocking the secrets of associative of learning begins with noting
a. the level of motivation displayed by the respondent. b. the level of maturation of the respondent. c. whether vicarious learning has already occurred. d. what happens before and after a particular behavior.
A sleep researcher described Tim as an "owl" and Sheila as a "lark." These designations suggest that Tim and Sheila exhibit differences in the
a) amount of Stage 4 sleep. b) timing of their peak temperature. c) likelihood they will remember their dreams. d) ability to adapt to low lighting when they awaken.