Remis was upset about the bad grade he got in his first psychology exam. Because he had another test to take that day and did not want his unhappiness to affect that test, Remis thought about all the good grades he had previously received in order to make himself feel positive. This example illustrates:
A) the terror management theory.
B) the approach–avoidance conflict.
C) the two-factor theory.
D) emotion regulation.
D) emotion regulation.
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a. The dependent variable is not clearly specified. b. The heterosexual women are in a legally "sanctioned" relationship, whereas the lesbian women are not. c. The study includes no male participants. d. It is difficult to recruit participants for a study like this.
How did the Planned Parenthood organization first begin?
a. As a place women went to for abortions in the 1920s b. As a health clinic for prostitutes and drug addicts during the 1960s c. As a birth control clinic in New York d. As a clinic where married couples went for advice and counseling related to sexual problems
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What will be an ideal response?
Oedipus is to __________ as Electra is to __________
a. denial; projection b. penis envy; castration c. reaction formation; penis envy d. castration; sublimation e. castration; penis envy