Discuss the physical, social, and cultural factors that make the typical adolescent boy or girl feel dissatisfied with his or her appearance
What will be an ideal response?
Physical factors include the adolescent's uneven growth that often results in
temporary anomalies and clumsiness. Social factors include the importance of
appearance in gaining approval from members of the opposite sex and the possible
effect of variations in timing. Among the cultural factors, students should mention the
unrealistic standards of appearance promoted by the culture, especially the media.
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What is not a reason for why socioeconomic status is negatively associated with the experience of daily hassles?
a. Low-income neighborhoods are more crowded than high-income neighborhoods. b. People from low SES backgrounds have fewer medical resources. c. Low-income families are more likely to have a poor diet. d. Children in low-income families have greater access to enrichment activities
Which neurological component has been implicated in the development of a theory of mind?
a. Mirror neurons b. Glial cells c. Tympanic membrane cells d. Substantia nigra cells
Kira and Yvonne are gearing up for a rave that is being held at a local warehouse. Their roommate Clara prefers to stay home and cannot understand why they would want to attend such a crowded, noisy venue. According to the text, what are the primary goals of many ravers?
a. ?unity and positive emotion b. ?unity and self-awareness c. ?hallucinations and positive emotion d. ?hallucinations and self-awareness
A therapist who is using the technique of decatastrophizing might ask which of the following questions?
a) Can you get in touch with that sad feeling? b) What's the worst thing that can possibly happen? c) Who's the most successful person you ever met? d) Why do you feel that you have to do everything perfectly?