"To describe as much of personality as is possible with as few traits as is possible is a goal of?
a. Factor analysis.
b. Case studies.
c. Correlations.
d. Trait theory.
D
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The notion that "feeling another's pain" motivates us to help others is called the ____
a. negative state relief hypothesis b. empathy-altruism hypothesis c. reciprocity hypothesis d. upward helping hypothesis
People can improve everyday motivation by increasing their belief that they can successfully carry out an activity or reach a goal, which involves developing
a. self-actualization. b. optimal arousal. c. self-confidence. d. a sense of power.
Luis has final exams coming up. He reflects on the likely difficulty of each exam and the scores he needs to obtain the grades he wants, and develops a sense of how challenging the finals week will be for him. This process is termed:
a. estimation of coping resources. b. problem-solving. c. appraisal. d. resilience.
Katie has an anxiety disorder and recently sought treatment for it
The therapist explained that the anxiety stemmed from her early childhood experiences. When Katie was young, her parents divorced. Her anxiety increased when her dad abandoned Katie, and when her mom decided to start another family with her new husband. According to Katie's therapist, Katie has unresolved unconscious conflicts involving fear of abandonment in addition to aggression toward her father. From which psychological perspective is this explanation? a) biological perspective b) cognitive perspective c) learning perspective d) psychodynamic perspective