One function served by our "possible selves" is to
A. reduce anxiety associated with our unacceptable behavior.
B. provide incentives for future behavior.
C. make sense out of all the impinging information we face daily.
D. help us find a romantic partner.
B
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At present, it is still the case that most developmental research studies have been conducted on __________.
A. ethnic minority groups B. non-white racial groups C. white, European American children D. nationally representative samples of children
Current thinking on change and stress suggests that
a. change is not inherently or inevitably stressful. b. both positive and negative changes are equally stressful. c. too much change of whatever sort automatically makes one more vulnerable to physical and psychological problems. d. keeping change to a minimum is an effective way to avoid the harmful effects of stress.
Which perspective holds that we should view behaviors in the social and political context in which they occur?
a. sociological perspective b. sociopolitical perspective c. sociopathological perspective d. socioeconomic perspective
Mr. Nolan has been referred to a psychologist to be assessed for potential brain damage. The psychologist will undoubtedly look at the ____ to find information on the location of the damage
a. thematic apperception test b. Halstead-Reitan neuropsychological test battery c. MMPI-2 d. WAIS