The tendency to explain our successes according to our personal abilities and attribute our failures to forces beyond our control is called ________
a. the primacy effect
b. the fundamental attribution error
c. a self-delusional thought
d. a defensive attribution
Answer: d
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Charles is more likely to become involved in ___________ because his larger size makes it more likely that he will seek out the company of older boys who may involve Charles in activities that are inappropriate for his age. a. musically inclined activities c. delinquency and substance abuse b. early academic success d. early stages of obesity
On which point would Maslow disagree with Rogers?
A. The need for love and respect strongly influence our behavior. B. Self-actualization is achieved by internal valuation. C. Individuals instinctively strive for personal growth. D. What other people think of a person greatly influences how one thinks of himself or herself.
__________ are people with whom you have developed a valued, mutual relationship
A. Friends B. Colleagues C. Peers D. Coworkers
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A) ?skin temperature rises when relaxation prompts vasodilation. B) ?an increase in the resting heart rate stimulates vasodilation. C) ?skin temperature correlates with level of visceral activity. D) ?the sensorimotor rhythm stimulates adrenal system activation.