Nicole faces a challenging project at work, and isn't sure she can accomplish the task she was assigned. Her co-workers sincerely assure her that she can, pointing out how she has always met past challenges and she has the skills for this task. This illustrates which type of social support?

a. generalized
b. specific
c. enacted
d. both ‘b' and ‘c'


d

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Elvia and Britton are four years old and attend preschool together. Elvia is Latina and Britton is African American. Contact theory would predict Elvia and Britton to be less prejudiced under which of the following conditions? If their teacher ____.?

a. ?arranges activities so that Elvia and Britton do not directly compete b. ?frequently points out how exceptional Elvia and Britton are c. ?structures lots of activities in which Elvia and Britton must work together d. ?does nothing, because Elvia and Britton are young and their participation in an integrated environment is sufficient

Psychology

Paul's chance of developing schizophrenia in his lifetime is about 1 in ____________________ because he has a sister who has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

In writing his term paper in psychology, Jess analyzes, evaluates, compares, and critiques the data he collects and then synthesizes this information into his report. Jess is using the ability known as

a. massed practice. b. experiential cognition. c. critical thinking. d. transference.

Psychology

Doing paid work that is not intellectually challenging appears to decrease individuals' cognitive functioning

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology