The fundamental attribution error basically involves
a. failing to assist others who are in need.
b. doing what other people are currently doing.
c. obeying the commands of authority figures during stressful situations.
d. falling in love with people who are similar to ourselves.
e. believing that personal traits, rather than situations, are primary in determining behavior.
e. believing that personal traits, rather than situations, are primary in determining behavior.
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In spite of their theoretical differences, all common forms of psychotherapy appear to be about equally effective. What elements do they all have in common?
What will be an ideal response?
Human development theories are needed to
a. help explain behavior at different levels of analysis. b. assist in uncovering truths about humans and animals. c. embellish case studies of families. d. illustrate relationships from the beginning of time.
Many researchers fail to produce strong links between personality traits and behavior. Epstein has argued that the reason for this failure is because
A. researchers don't perform the correct statistical analysis. B. researchers don't measure personality traits correctly. C. researchers don't measure behavior correctly. D. none of the above
Video Activity 6.2: Parent and Infant PsychotherapyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 183, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:To better understand the early parent-child relationship (attachment), Dr. Taylor utilizes the Care Index, questionnaires, and observations. What method did Mary Ainsworth use to measure attachment?
A. the Care Index B. interviews with children C. the Strange Situation D. the Harlow Index