When people's actions and beliefs challenge their self-worth, they experience a feeling known as __________.

A. Defensive attribution
B. Low self-esteem
C. Affective ambivalence
D. Cognitive dissonance


Ans: D. Cognitive dissonance

Psychology

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______________ reinforcers increase the probability that behavior will occur when they are applied

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When child custody is disputed, a custody evaluation takes place. Which of the following represents how this occurs?

A. A judge can appoint one clinician to conduct a custody evaluation that is then available to all of the parties. B. Each side can retain its own expert to conduct independent evaluations. C. The sides can agree to share the expenses of hiring an expert to conduct one evaluation. D. all of the above are possible

Psychology

Which of the following perspectives focuses on unconscious motivation and early childhood experience?

a) behavioral b) psychoanalytic c) cognitive d) sociocultural

Psychology

The sociocultural domain is comprised of:

a. ethnocentrism and socialization b. enculturation and assimilation c. evolution and accommodation d. socialization and enculturation

Psychology