When he received his Psychology 101 exam back in class, Martin was somewhat satisfied to learn that he got an 84% , or a grade of "B". Strangely, however, when he learned that the class average was an 87%,
he started to feel less satisfaction with his own results. This type of comparison and its impact on our feelings about ourselves, is called __________.
a. the adaptation-level phenomenon
b. masking
c. relative deprivation
d. subjective well-being
Answer: C
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A. 0–10% B. 10–30% C. 30–60% D. 40–70%
The subtests of Digit Span and Arithmetic make up which section of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)?
a. verbal comprehension b. perceptual reasoning c. working memory d. processing speed
What factor has University of Ottawa researcher Firestone found to distinguish homicidal from non-homicidal child molesters?
a) They show a greater response to descriptions of assault on children. b) They most often do not know the child they are assaulting. c) They are often younger and less experienced. d) They show a greater tendency to also be involved in the rape of adult victims.
Theories in social psychology:
a. lack testable hypotheses b. are developed just as theories in the physical sciences c. are often based on a loosely related set of assumptions d. are based exclusively on hypothetical constructs e. are difficult to generalize to the real world