A pediatrician conducts a survey of 100 parents of children between ages 4 and 12. After carefully describing the symptoms of a night terror, she asks if their child may have experienced one
How many parents are likely to report that their child experienced a night terror?
a) 3
b) 10
c) 20
d) 50
A
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Upfront efforts to ward off or modify the onset of a stressful event are referred to _____ coping
a. problem-focused b. emotion-focused c. proactive d. anticipatory
In 1960, about 13% of American adults were obese (having a body mass index [BMI] greater than or equal to 30). In 2008, that number was about ____
a. ?18% b. ?27% c. ?34% d. ?50%
A group of 3- to 6-year-old children was told about a man named "Sam Stone." For several weeks, "Sam" was described to them as being clumsy
Upon his visit, he did nothing to confirm this stereotype. How did this impact the children's memory? A) Many 3- and 4-year-olds responded to these suggestions, but few of the older children did. B) Many of the 5- and 6-year-olds responded to these suggestions, but few of the younger children did. C) Over half the children, regardless of age, responded to these suggestions as well as later information that Sam soiled a bear and tore a book. D) Over half the children, regardless of age, responded to these suggestions while lower percentages also reported that Sam soiled a bear and tore a book.
Which concept is an intrinsic motivator of behavior from early adulthood into older adulthood?
A. intellectual ability B. possible self C. peer pressure D. societal norm