When a person reduces anxiety and actually improves performance in a risky situation by anticipating a poorer outcome, this is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
defensive pessimism
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Athetoid Cerebral Palsy is characterized by
A. constant muscle activation to certain muscle groups B. low muscle tone and and inconsistent muscle activation C. lack of overall coordination and balance problems D. muscle tone being extremely high in both agonist and antagonist muscles
A psychologist who wants to know what relaxation techniques improve athletic ability is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist.
A. experimental B. biological C. Personality D. sport
Contemporary researchers who study memory and learning suggest that we carry with us memories, of which we are not consciously aware, that have a significant impact on our behavior. This supports the ___________
a. contextual perspective c. psychosocial perspective b. cognitive perspective d. psychodynamic perspective
All of the following may cause preterm births EXCEPT __________
a) a mother working during pregnancy b) a father's age c) the immaturity of the mother's reproductive system d) the mother carrying twins