Sports may be said to be an institutionalized way of dealing with unacceptable impulses for aggression and competition through the defense mechanism of __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


sublimation

Psychology

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In the study done by Langer and Rodin (1976), they believed that giving nursing home residents a sense of control would improve their __________.

A. pain scores B. health and happiness C. stages of grief D. willingness to comply with medical procedures

Psychology

The fact that some people often ignore their hunger and skip lunch in anticipation of a special dinner is a direct contradiction to the ____ theory of motivation.?

a. ?drive reduction b. ?arousal c. ?incentive d. ?opponent-process

Psychology

Tiffany exhibits attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Her doctor may prescribe _____________ to help her concentrate

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

________ reflect the tendency of people to act in ways that are consistent with their expectations, beliefs, or cognitions about an event or behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood that the event or behavior will occur

A) Self-fulfilling prophecies B) Prejudicial behaviors C) Social identities D) Expectation effects

Psychology