A person who exhibits behavior that clearly shows signs of reverting to less mature stages is likely to be using which ego defense?
What will be an ideal response?
regression
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Nature is to nurture as
a. stimulus is to response. b. contiguity is to reinforcement. c. stimulus generalization is to stimulus discrimination. d. biology is to the environment.
Cause-and effect relationships regarding human behavior are determined through the use of which of the following research methods?
A. Case study B. Correlational study C. Experimental study D. Nonexperimental study
Many parents worry that their children will be lured into negative and unhealthy behaviors if they give in to peer pressure. What does research suggest about these fears?
a. These fears have no merit, as peer pressure very rarely influences the actions of adolescents. b. These fears are only valid in Europe, where teenagers tend to be more reckless than in the United States of America. c. These fears are valid for girls, but not for boys. Research suggests that girls "cave" more easily to the demands of peer pressure, while boys are more able to resist peer pressure. d. These fears are well-founded, as teenagers of the same friendship group usually indulge in similar risky behaviors.
The adaptational systems that promote resilience in adolescents include all the following except
A) self-efficacy. B) extrinsic motivation. C) attachment relationships. D) positive self-regard.