In Kelly's theory, the hypotheses that people develop and test to make their world meaningful are called
a) contrasts.
b) corollaries.
c) fundamental postulates.
d) personal constructs.
Answer: d) personal constructs.
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The theory of alcohol myopia suggests that consuming alcohol:
A) causes the drinker to become more nearsighted. B) causes people to react in simple ways to complex situations. C) enables the drinker to relax inhibitions. D) leads the drinker to become socially inhibited.
Which of the following suggestions would NOT help you handle conflicts more effectively?
a. Do not be hasty when making important decisions. b. Look for workable compromises. c. Try out important decisions partially when possible. d. Pay careful attention to your initial gut feeling, since it is most likely the correct one.
What is the most commonly used intelligence for testing adolescents and adults?
A) Standford-Binet B) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) C) Binet-Simon D) Raven's Progressive Matrices
Which approach assumes that disorders come from illogical, irrational cognitions, and that changing the thinking patterns to more rational, logical ones will relieve the symptoms of the disorder?
a) cognitive-behavioral b) person-centered c) psychoanalytic d) Gestalt