According to Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, when women experience sadness, they attempt to distract themselves from depressed feelings, whereas when men experience sadness, they tend to think about the possible causes and implications of their feelings

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

Psychology

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a.  Research indicates group therapy is as effective as individual therapy.   b.  The 27% casualty rate in group therapies warns against their wide-spread use.   c.  Unlike individual therapy, premature termination is rare in therapy groups.   d.  Directive leaders produce more change than nondirective leaders.   e.  A Consumer Reports analysis indicated most people disliked group methods.

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Suppose a new drug is developed, which increases the activity of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. This drug is most likely to:

a. be calming and reduce anxiety. b. reduce psychotic episodes. c. reduce feelings of sadness and improve mood. d. reduce manic behaviors.

Psychology

According to your textbook, your perceptual accuracy can be enhanced by

a. creating perceptual sets. b. seeking out-of-the ordinary experiences. c. increasing habituation to most stimuli. d. using labels and stereotypes to speed up intuitive thinking.

Psychology

Make an argument for whether Müller's doctrine of specific nerve energies supports dualism or monism.

What will be an ideal response?

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