While Freud claimed the Oedipal triangle was an illustration of incestual sex, guilt, and intrafamilial conflict, Becker interprets it as
A) an existential struggle.
B) a need to be close to someone.
C) a humanistic battle.
D) a learned behavior.
Answer: A
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a. exhibit a decrease in concern over their body shape. b. have lower levels of depression than later-maturing girls. c. are more likely to engage in sexual activity than later-maturing girls. d. usually try to hide their physical changes from others.
Naomi has recurring, anxiety-provoking thoughts that are irrational and beyond her control. These thoughts are so compelling that they disrupt her daily life. What is Naomi experiencing?
a. compulsions c. obsessions b. panic d. depression
A 1984 review of prevention studies concluded that values clarification approaches were clearly effective in actually preventing future drug use
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Emily is studying hyperactive children. Her observations have led her to predict that if she runs an experiment in which some hyperactive children are given a sugar-sweetened drink while others are given a drink sweetened with a sugar substitute, those receiving the sugar-sweetened drink will exhibit greater disruptions in their behavior. Her prediction is an example of a __________.
A. theory B. hypothesis C. response set D. scientifically based conjecture