Why are "best friend" relationships important in middle childhood?
a. They provide a model for relationships with authority figures. b. They protect children from the peer group.
c. They rarely break up and often last a lifetime.
d. They provide a context for working on relationships in which both members have equal power, status, and access to resources.
d
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According to Freud, personality develops through a series of psychosexual stages. The last stage is called the __________ stage.
A. latency B. anal C. genital D. phallic
Carey always seems to wear the latest fashion, drives a sporty car, is seen at all the important events, and only associates with the most popular people on campus. Carey has a high need for
a. achievement. b. power. c. self-actualization. d. all of these.
Ron has many deeply held false beliefs. For instance, he believes he is the most famous psychologist in the world. He also believes that sexy, intelligent, and beautiful women are vying for his attention and affection; when, in fact, they find him a nuisance. He often gets extremely jealous if these women speak or look at other men. It seems that Ron is most likely suffering from
a. a dysthymic disorder. b. catatonic schizophrenia. c. a delusional disorder. d. a dissociative identity disorder.
Whitney searched for the last pair of rhinestone earrings at the store. Turning to her friend she said, "If I don't go ahead and get these, I won't have them for the wedding." This is an example of the principle of _________
a. liking b. scarcity c. reciprocity d. similarity