The purpose of defense mechanisms is to help the ego manage __________.
a) aggressive impulses
b) sexual impulses
c) worry and anxiety
d) unconscious thoughts surfacing
c) worry and anxiety
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Then it returns to the man in the blue shirtâ€"but now his sideburns are about an inch shorter. If you fail to notice that he looks different, you are exhibiting a. bottom-up processing. b. change blindness. c. the principle that face recognition is "special." d. the recognition-by-components approach.
A person who has a positive state of subjective well-being has all of the following EXCEPT
a. supportive relationships. b. meaningful work to do. c. a clean environment in which to live. d. a genetic predisposition for wellness.
Carly usually attributes hostile intentions to her son's actions, and she tends to use harsh discipline practices. Carly's son is
a. likely to behave better in school than at home. b. more likely to have problems with aggression in school. c. more likely to achieve better grades in school. d. less likely to commit acts of aggression against his peers.
Which of the following statements about the Attachment Q-Sort is true?
A) It is not suitable for preschoolers, as it requires self-report. B) Either the parent or a trained observer sorts 90 behaviors into nine categories. C) It is less time-consuming than the Strange Situation. D) Parents' Q-Sort responses correspond well with babies' secure-base behavior in the Strange Situation.