Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the healthy people in Kobasa & Maddi's study of stressed executives?

A. challenge
B. aggression
C. commitment
D. control


Ans: B. aggression

Psychology

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Stenberg's _____ component focuses on the information-processing skills that are assessed by traditional intelligence tests

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

If a curve is symmetrical, _________

a. most of the scores fall at the lower values of the X axis b. most of the scores fall at the higher values of the X axis c. if folded in half, the two sides of the curve coincide d. most of the scores fall at the higher values of the Y axis

Psychology

What are the two key instincts described by Sigmund Freud?

a) sex and altruism b) sex and self-actualization c) sex and aggression/destruction d) aggression/destruction and self-actualization

Psychology

Timothy is a student with autism spectrum disorder. His classroom aide, Walter, received a very positive email one day causing a huge smile to spread across his face. Given Timothy's diagnosis, how is he likely to respond to Walter's emotional reaction?

A. He will continue as usual and not ask Walter what he is happy about. B. He will notice his smile and ask Walter why he is so happy. C. He will ask Walter why his facial expression looks different. D. He will want to move away from Walter after seeing his expression.

Psychology