According to research by Taylor and her colleagues (1984), ________ is likely to reduce stress related to a negative life event such as cancer and can actually prolong life
a. perceived control
b. an accurate attribution
c. objective severity
d. subjective severity
Answer: A
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Fear of the potential dangerousness of internal sensations is a potent risk factor for anxiety disorders and specifically refers to
a. cognitive distortion. b. anxiety predisposition. c. cognitive rigidity. d. anxiety sensitivity.
A spanking would be considered an unpleasant event, while time-out removes the child from a positive situation. Therefore, a spanking would be considered punishment, while time-out is considered to be
a. negative reinforcement. b. a primary threat. c. punishment. d. discriminative stimuli.
Which of the following situations is most likely to involve the action of the parasympathetic nervous system?
A. Brooke accidentally touches a hot iron, and she immediately jerks her hand away. B. Peyton gets ready to go to bed and is alarmed when she sees a stranger at her window. C. Callie panics when she mistakes her roommate for a thief, but she relaxes after having a glass of water. D. Denise walks toward her car in a deserted street and is alarmed when a strange-looking man appears out of nowhere.
Tacit knowledge refers to the knowledge of one's own cognitive processes and how they can be used effectively
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.