Paul is competing with Art in a game and attempts to win by saying, "If you try to do well, I will smack you!" What term best describes this statement?

A. Parallel play
B. Social referencing
C. Constricting action
D. Enabling action


Answer: C

Psychology

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The idea that emotional feeling results from sensing your body's reaction is known as the ________- ________ theory

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Based on the prevalence rates of anxiety disorders across cultures, which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder?

A. Koki, a Japanese male living in Canada B. Sylvia, a Hispanic female living in the United States C. Moka, a Nigerian male living in Nigeria D. Laura, a Caucasian female living in the United States

Psychology

As an infant, Molly was securely attached to her mother and her father, and this attachment has not changed. When she enters preschool, she is most likely to

a. strenuously resist separating from her parents. b. cling to her teacher in her parents' absence. c. be curious and willing to explore her environment. d. be socially immature.

Psychology

Olivia failed a minor quiz in her psychology class. When she tells her therapist about this event she says that she is going to fail the entire class and will probably have to drop out of college. Olivia’s therapist may decide that Olive’s case could be successfully treated using:

A. psychopharmacology. B. token economy. C. psychoanalysis. D. cognitive restructuring. E. systematic desensitization.

Psychology