Hans Selye's defined stress in terms of ____.

A. the duration of troubling events
B. an increase in worry
C. the nonspecific response of the body to any demand
D. the amount of homework to be done


Answer: C

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a. rehearsal b. elaboration c. metacognition d. combinatorial reasoning

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Which of the following terms is used by psychologists to refer to activities that people engage in for no reward except the pleasure of the activity?

a. extrinsic motivation b. intrinsic motivation c. non-traditional motivation d. incentive motivation

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The question of whether results of an experiment generalize to other groups, settings, and participants is a question of:

a. external validity. b. ecological validity. c. internal validity. d. experimental control.

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In client-centered therapy, the therapist's role is to

a. listen to the client's needs in an accepting, nonjudgmental way and offer unconditional positive regard. b. help clients keep records of when their unwanted habits occur and what positive consequences keep these habits continuing. c. use rational arguments to directly challenge a client's unrealistic beliefs or expectations. d. listen attentively as clients cope with the inescapable realities of life and death, and struggle to live a meaningful life.

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