People can improve their achievement motivation by increasing their belief that they can successfully carry out an activity or reach a goal, which involves developing

a. self-actualization.
b. optimal arousal.
c. self-confidence.
d. a sense of power.


c. self-confidence

Psychology

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Findings from the biological model have led to better knowledge about

a. which genes are inherited. b. how neurotransmitter effects can help treat mental disorder. c. how brain changes over time lead to abnormal behavior. d. all of these have been assisted by the biological model.

Psychology

Which of the following types of studies have been used to test predictions about the causal role of depressogenic cognitive styles in mood disorders?

A. Attentional bias modification studies B. Brain imaging studies C. Mood priming studies D. All of the above

Psychology

The next offender to come before you is a doctor who has been found guilty of writing fraudulent prescriptions. Part of his sentence will be a loss of his medical license for one year. Because you intend for his loss of license to mean he will be prevented from committing this same crime again, at least for a year, your sentence is an attempt at:

A. general deterrence. B. retribution. C. rehabilitation. D. incapacitation.

Psychology

Why is having a sufficiently large sample important to the research process?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology