Caroline, a 25-year-old professional, has been dating Mike, her colleague, for the past 6 years. She wants to get married to him by the age of 30 and have kids with him before she turns 35. She feels that getting married to Mike and raising a family with him are her main goals in life and that these goals will show her the meaning of life. In the context of the four main needs for meaning proposed by Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs, which of the following needs is highlighted in this scenario?
A. the need for purpose
B. the need for self-efficacy
C. the need for self-worth
D. the need for values
Answer: A
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a. ?Our digestive system is innately suited for sugary, high-fat foods. b. ?Short bursts of elevated blood glucose lead to increased arousal. c. ?We retain the preferences of our ancestors for calorie-rich foods to ward off starvation. d. ?Sugary, high-fat food stimulates orexin release to relieve stress.
The accumulation of fatty substances in the blood vessels is called:
a. arteriosclerosis c. thrombosis b. atherosclerosis d. cholesterol
Provide an overview of typical physical development during middle childhood
What will be an ideal response?
When baby Rico whimpers and whines, his mother responds by ignoring him and refusing to pick him up. This decreases Rico's whining. The mother's behavior is an example of
A) habituation. B) a reinforcer. C) recovery. D) punishment.