Which one of the following is likely to occur when test takers lack the necessary skills (such as reading) to take the test, do not wish to be evaluated, or lack the attention span necessary to complete the task?

a. Random responding
b. Social desirability
c. Acquiescence
d. Withdrawal


a. Random responding

Psychology

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When anthropologists compare ancient artifacts from South America, Europe, and Australia, they often find similarities among the images that are depicted. Based on Jung's analytical psychology, some of these apparent similarities may stem from

a. the preconscious. b. reciprocal determinism. c. manifest consciousness. d. the collective unconscious.

Psychology

_____ involves modifying a disturbing thought so that it is more tolerable or even pleasant

a. Thought suppression b. Cognitive restructuring c. Imagery rescripting d. Cognitive role-playing

Psychology

Sara believes that memory processes develop the same way in all children. Sara is most likely to support a ____ position regarding human development

a. universal b. nurture c. discontinuous d. non-normative

Psychology

Helen is upset because she thinks that her teacher views her argument with Mary as being silly. According to Selman, Helen is most likely in the ____ stage of perspective-taking

a. third-person b. societal c. undifferentiated d. self-reflective

Psychology