From the dispositional point of view, a person with a personality disorder is someone who . . .
a. Is qualitatively different from someone with a normal personality
b. Shows one or more extreme scores on tests of personality traits
c. Has one or more unpleasant or nasty dispositions
d. All of the above
b. Shows one or more extreme scores on tests of personality traits
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The hypothalamus monitors the levels of sex hormones in the bloodstream and reduces its production of GnRH when the sex hormones reach an optimal level. Which of the following metaphors best suits this description?
a. Answering machine b. Burglar alarm c. Thermostat d. Fridge light
A special kind of schema based on almost any distinguishing personal attribute is a ________
a. concept b. primacy effect c. unifying trait d. stereotype
Individuals with conservative beliefs about sex tend to be more unsympathetic to victims and more tolerable of rapists.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
John is trying to decide between two colleges. According to research, John would be happier with his decision if he did the following:
a. Thought long and hard about his decision. b. Weighed all of the pros and cons of his two choices before making his decision. c. Spent time talking with his friends and family about the pros and cons of the two choices before making his decision. d. Made his decision based on his gut feelings about each college.