Viewing problems and solutions in rigid either/or terms is known as:

A)hopelessness.
B)pessimism.
C)dichotomous thinking.
D)learned helplessness.


C)dichotomous thinking.

Psychology

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An investigator who follows a single group of individuals year after year is using a ___________________ design

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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If the difference in a measured behavior is so small between experimental groups that it could be caused by a chance fluctuation, then we say

A. the result failed to reach statistical significance. B. the result reached statistical significance. C. the result was reliable between groups. D. the result established a cause-and-effect relationship.

Psychology

Jada works for the Nokia company designing the next line of cellular telephones to be sold. She focuses on how the phones fit in people's hands, where buttons should be located for easiest access, and what people will be most likely to purchase. Jada is most likely a _________ psychologist.

A. personality B. human factors C. social D. developmental

Psychology

N and Olga are siblings who were both abused by their father when they were young. Stan considers himself a victim, whereas Olga thinks of her life as a story of survival

According to a relatively new theory of personality, the main difference between Stan and Olga is: a. the number of peak experiences they have had. b. the amount of unconditional positive regard they received. c. the stage of psychosexual development they are fixated in. d. the nature of their life narratives.

Psychology