Laura generally likes to go home to visit her family during vacation. However, after her father strictly tells her that she must be home during spring vacation, Laura decides to remain at college. Laura's behavior is best understood in terms of:
A. regression.
B. psychological reactance.
C. cognitive dissonance.
D. self-serving bias.
Answer: B
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has Johnny decided to explore? a. a cohousing initiative b. the Green House project c. The Eden Alternative d. an assisted-care seniors-only community
What approach may use an electronic device to measure heart rate and blood pressure?
a. self-report techniques b. Kanfer and Saslow's Functional Approach c. psychophysiological assessment d. psychophysical procedures
Describe a fine motor skill that a 3-year-old can do but a 1-year old would not yet be able to do.
What will be an ideal response?
Infants who demonstrate ______ balance the need to explore and the need to be close. These infants welcome the mother back when she leaves and are free of anger.
A) secure attachment B) avoidant attachment C) resistant attachment D) disorganized attachment