The "think-drink" effect, in which people behave as if they are drunk if they believe they have been drinking alcohol (even if they have not), is an example of the concept of "mental set."
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
True
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Which of the following statements best illustrates the link between evolutionary theory and psychosocial theory?
a. Through patterns of reinforcement, genetics is linked to individual development during adulthood. b. Adults strengthen their genetic make-up and influence as they age. c. The process of cultural survival is considered random in specific generations. d. Individuals face a continuous struggle to adapt traits and abilities to environmental demands.
A child who is afraid of the water is tossed into a swimming pool to teach him how to swim. What is this an example of?
a. programmed learning c. counterconditioning b. shaping d. flooding
In general, trait theories of personality emphasize situational factors and social-learning theories emphasize dispositional factors
a. true b. false
According to the article Going to Pot, about adolescent drug use, a person who is able to delay
gratification, is rational, anxious, predictable and lacks friends and social skills is most likely to belong to the drug use group called (a) abstainers (b) resisters (c) experimenters (d) frequent users