Which statement is TRUE of positive psychology?
A) it emphasizes treating mental illness
B) it emphasizes human strengths
C) it does not focus on human virtues
D) it addresses abnormal behavior
Ans: B) it emphasizes human strengths
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Nolen-Hoeksema (2000) has found that people who _____ about their problems tend to remain depressed longer and have higher rates of depression
a. try to distract themselves c. ruminate b. engage in passive attribution d. discuss with family members
People who are hungry when taking memory tasks usually perform
a. worse than people who are not hungry. b. much better than people who are not hungry. c. slightly better than people who are not hungry. d. the same as people who are not hungry.
A placebo effect is one type of:
A) natural improvement. B) error in reconstructive memory. C) nonspecific treatment effect. D) transference effect.
When Bobby is hungry, tired, and thirsty, he resolves this by getting food, water, and sleep. These are examples of _____
A) primary reinforcement B) secondary reinforcement Incorrect. Secondary reinforcers are those whose value must be learned, or acquired. The reinforcers in this example are things that are naturally rewarding on their own. C) intermittent reinforcement D) partial reinforcement