Which of the following examples typifies strain, according to new interpretations of strain theory?

A) a strong relationship with family and friends
B) poverty
C) employment
D) a romantic relationship


Answer: D

Psychology

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a. rules b. cooperative c. interaction d. imagination

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Which of the following statements best describes how anabolic steroids affect young adolescents?

a. Anabolic steroids elevate mood. b. Anabolic steroids increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. c. Anabolic steroids are often used to promote weight loss. d. Anabolic steroids have no adverse health effects.

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Which of the following types of substances are produced by the body?

A. opiates B. opioids C. alcohols D. endorphins

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Robert Sternberg (1998) has argued that abilities reflect developing expertise. The important implication of this is that

a. the development of expertise should be correlated with chronological age. b. abilities, like expertise, can be taught. c. the development of expertise should be correlated with mental age. d. mental age in a particular domain is best estimated by experts in that domain.

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