Attributions are __________________

a) explanations that account for one's own behaviors and/or the behaviors of others.
b) innate personality traits
c) genetic predispositions to behave a certain way
d) physical qualities people have such as attractiveness


A

Psychology

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____________________ are most likely to fear animals, imaginary creatures, the dark, and personal danger

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

In a multi-institutional study of happiness, researchers found that the gene monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) was associated with significantly greater feelings of happiness, but this effect was found only among ________

a) women b) those with Down syndrome c) children d) men

Psychology

Dr. Waung investigates how a person's interpre-tation of a situation affects his or her reaction. Evidently, Dr. Waung is working from the ____________ perspective.

a. neuroscience b. behavioral c. cognitive d. social-cultural

Psychology

As with assessment, child therapy poses particular challenges to clinicians related to the fact that children

a. often are eager to get their problems solved and try to rush the process. b. don't refer themselves for treatment and so successful treatment often requires parental motivation and cooperation. c. have difficulty forming an alliance with the therapist because they are still attached to their parents. d. all of the above

Psychology