Research on social comparison shows that
a. people generally bask in reflected glory when they have accomplished siblings.
b. patients like to affiliate with other patients who are coping well.
c. breast cancer victims engage in more upward than downward comparison.
d. children have higher self-esteem when surrounded by others who are equally competent.
b
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What action does cocaethylene have on dopamine neurotransmitter?
a. Inhibits dopamine reuptake through membrane transporters b. Is an agonist for dopamine receptors c. Inhibits dopamine reuptake through vesicular transporters d. Inhibits monoamine oxidase
Jeffrey describes himself as a really good athlete but not so good at academics. He says he is happy with who he is and isn't worried about his low grades. Jeffrey is describing ______.
A. self-concept B. social comparison C. self-esteem D. self-complexity
List and describe common factors associated with childhood obesity
What will be an ideal response?
The neural networks of the brain, especially those involved in memory, can be damaged by
A) the corpus callosum. B) removal of a child from an abusive situation. C) sensitization. D) high levels of cortisol.