Explain how self-esteem influences and is influenced by social support.

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High-quality relationships with peers, parents, and other adults are associated with higher estimates of self-worth and better adjustment. When adolescents feel supported and well-liked by peers, they show high self-esteem; however, self-esteem also predicts social support. It is difficult to determine the direction of influence and is likely a two-way relationship in which they influence one another.

Psychology

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The two most profound influences on the growth of clinical psychology as a specialty were ____.?

a. ?World War I and World War II b. ?World War II and the VA hospital system c. ?the works of Binet and Freud d. ?Witmer's work and the world wars e. ?the influx of German psychologists in the 1930s and the VA hospital system

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Social-cognitive theory differs from behaviorism in that social-cognitive theory argues that

a. rewards shape behaviors. b. the ego follows the moral principle. c. wants and desires are the result of our environment. d. people influence their environments.

Psychology

Most adult patients complete the treatment prescribed by their doctors

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology

Researchers have found people's intentions predict their future behaviors with reliability

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology