An overweight person who defends his or her overeating with many reasons ("I need the energy," "I
need the vitamins," and so forth) is using the defense mechanism of rationalization.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: FALSE
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Which of the following is an accurate statement about crack cocaine use?
A. Because crack cocaine is inexpensive, users do not have the life problems seen in other addicted populations. B. Chronic users develop sexual dysfunctions and a disinterest in sex. C. Research suggests that there is no fetal crack syndrome. D. Because crack cocaine is associated with passivity and depression, chronic users are less likely to die violent deaths than other addicted populations.
The Rorschach presents ambiguous stimuli to an individual who then provides his or her own personal interpretation. This is an example of what kind of test?
a. Structured b. Projective c. Intelligence d. Abilities
In Sternberg's triangulartheory of love, intimacy refers to ____
a. behaviors that are sexual in nature b. feelings of closeness, mutual understanding, and concern c. an emotional state characterized by high bodily arousal d. sexual monogamy
The notion that music can influence mood is widely held. Several psychologists decide to put this idea to an experimental test. What would happen to the participants in the control and experimental groups?
a) Both the control and experimental groups would hear the same type of music. b) The control group would hear no music; the experimental group would listen to music. c) Both groups would be asked to make ratings of the songs they typically hear on the radio. d) The control group would give ratings of their mood; the experimental group would select music they want to hear.