Which statement about shyness is true?
a) Shyness is a problem that cannot be overcome.
b) Shyness is a relatively common problem, affecting up to 40 percent of the U.S. population at some point in their lives.
c) Shyness is a very rare problem affecting at most only 2 percent of the U.S. population.
d) There is no genetic basis for shyness.
Answer: b
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a. becomes more active across time. b. becomes more passive as s/he matures. c. remains constant over time. d. is inconsistent/unpredictable over time.
The results from a research study indicate that adolescents who watch more violent content on television also tend to engage in more violent behavior than their peers. The correlation between amount of TV violence content and amount of violent behavior is an example of _______
a. a positive correlation c. a correlation near zero b. a negative correlation d. a correlation near one
Children in Beijing typically outperform children in Chicago on tests of mathematical ability because ________
a. Chinese children have more innate mathematical ability. b. Chinese children have better schools. c. Chinese children have more financial support. d. Chinese children value education more.
Which statement about the self is FALSE?
A) Identity is more limited in scope than self-concept. B) Self-concept is often described as a global entity. C) Identity includes one's long-term goals. D) Self-concept is an individual's conscious perception and assessment of himself or herself.