According to social exchange theory, even if someone is in a good relationship, he or she would be likely to leave if he or she has a
a. high comparison level.
b. low comparison level.
c. high comparison level for alternatives.
d. low comparison level of alternatives.
Answer: C
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What complicates the diagnosis of maladaptive behavior in childhood?
A. Behavior that is problematic for a child of one age is normal for a child of a different age. B. The dividing line between childhood and adolescence has been arbitrarily drawn. C. Most psychological disorders in the young have an identifiable environmental cause. D. Drugs are not effective in treating the disorders most commonly seen in children.
Jackie went to the grocery store to pick up yogurt, bread, and apples. First, she picked up a hand basket for carrying her groceries, and then she searched the store. After finding what she needed, she stood in a check-out line. Then, the cashier put her items in a plastic bag, and soon after, Jackie left the store. As readers of this event, we understand that Jackie paid for the groceries, even though it wasn't mentioned, because we are relying on a grocery store _____.
A. misattribution B. script C. narrative D. schema
Recent studies of globalization are finding a tendency toward greater gender ___ in traditional cultures
a. equality b. intensity c. stereotyping d. conformity
Which of the following statements concerning the resolution of psychosocial crisis is most accurate?
A. Individuals are most likely to have a completely positive resolution of the crisis based on epigenetic principle. B. Individuals are most likely to have a completely negative resolution of the crisis based on societal influence. C. Most people resolve crisis in a generally positive direction based on developmental task achievement. D. Most people resolve crisis in a generally negative direction based on complex developmental tasks as oneages.