Karen and Kolton named their son Kevin. Sarah and Sam named their daughter Susan. Mia and Mike named their son Mark. These naming patterns illustrate the phenomenon of
a. implicit egotism.
b. basking in reflected glory.
c. self-handicapping.
d. self-verification.
a
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a) True b) False
Kayla made an appointment with her physician after she experienced a sudden attack of dizziness and nausea. Kayla's physician will most likely begin the examination by checking her a. ossicles
b. pinnas. c. spinal reflexes. d. inner ear.
Although she is normally not aware of its existence, Ingrid discovers that she has a blind spot in her vision by closing one eye and focusing on a fixed point. What explains why Ingrid has this blind spot in her vision?
A) She suffers from retinal degeneration. B) She is experiencing sensory adaptation. C) No photoreceptors are located where the optic nerve leaves the eye. D) There is insufficient light to activate her rods.
According to research, which of the following is NOT related to adolescents' ability to say no to unwanted sexual activity?
A) Being a female with high self-efficacy B) Having a less permissive attitude toward sex C) Being a sexually experienced male or female D) Giving low importance ratings to peer influence