Fear of public speaking and fear of job interviews are both examples of ______ phobias
a) specific
b) social
c) complex
d) interactive
ANS: B, Fear of public speaking and stage fright are examples of phobias that involve a social situation.
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Teenagers who score low on _____ are more likely than average to be juvenile delinquents.
A) agreeableness B) neuroticism C) openness to experience D) extraversion
Kerry's grandparents moved to a new neighborhood last year. Today, Kerry can easily remember their address but messes up their old one. This illustrates:
a. trace decay. b. interference. c. retroactive inhibition. d. proactive inhibition.
Greta reads a post on social media that mentions that in the 21st century, religious interest among adolescents has declined. Greta ponders over the post and then researches online to verify the statement. She goes through several research findings online. Which of the following research findings will most likely help Greta come to a conclusion on whether the information in the post is true?
A. Research shows that 18- to 24-year-olds in less developed countries are less likely to be religious than their counterparts in more developed countries. B. One study of 13- to 17-year-olds revealed that boys were more likely to attend religious services frequently than girls. C. A developmental study revealed that religiousness declined from 14 to 20 years of age in the United States. D. Research shows that religious interests among adolescents rise steadily until individuals reach the age of 40.
By late adolescence, friendships are noticeably segregated by __________ compared to those in childhood
a) socioeconomic status b) religion c) ethnicity d) academic performance