Performing an extreme behavior in order to express thoughts or feelings the person feels incapable of otherwise expressing. The individual copes with stress by engaging in actions rather than reflecting upon internal feelings. Instead of saying, "I'm angry with you," they may instead throw a book at the person, or punch a hole through a wall. Can act as a pressure release, and often helps the individual feel calmer and peaceful. Ex. temper tantrum, self injury to express emotional pain

Which of the following is NOT typical of Theory Y or transformational leadership?

a. management by objectives b. participative management c. quality circles d. scientific management

Individuals who think critically do NOT rely on anecdotal evidence because this type of evidence

a. is too general and can be applied to too many unrelated situations. b. is based on inferential statistical analysis, which is generally unreliable. c. can be distorted by social desirability bias. d. involves only negative instances, and cannot be used to make an unbiased decision.

Jon eats a hamburger that is contaminated with nasty bacteria. While eating the burger, Jon is watching an episode of the television show Small Wonder. Jon soon develops an aversion to hamburgers, but not to the television program, primarily because of ____.?

a. ?higher-order conditioning b. ?stimulus generalization c. ?biopreparedness d. ?reconditioning

According to the APA, the use of ______ in psychological research is quite rare.

A. Human beings B. Dogs or cats C. Rodents or birds D. Monkeys or other primates